Asia & Oceania

The Indian table grape export season is currently in its final stages. This year, the export performance has been quite positive with good volumes and quality. The grape harvest has been generally abundant, leading to high export numbers. The quality of the grapes has also been reported as good, leading to increased demand in international markets. Overall, the season has been successful for Indian table grape exporters. read more

At the 2024 edition of Macfrut (Rimini, 8-10 May 2024), Unido Itpo Italy - the Italian Office for the Promotion of Technology and Investment of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - will be hosting a delegation of Iraqi entrepreneurs and taking part in the dedicated Unido event. read more

Nawet o godzinie 23:00, targ kwiatowy Dounan w Kunmingu jest nadal pełen życia. Bez względu na to, czy jesteś turystą czy profesjonalistą, ten rynek zaspokoi wszystkie twoje potrzeby i jeszcze więcej. Sekretarz Komitetu Prowincjonalnego Partii Komunistycznej Chin (KPCh) w prowincji Junnan, Wang Ning, wyjaśnia, jak rynek ten. read more

W sezonie 2022/23 (trwającym od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w kierunku stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze pozycjonowany. read more

The Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is nurturing the future landscapers, greenhouse owners, and floral shop managers. This program at GNTC provides options for a degree, diploma, or certificate and is available at the Floyd County Campus in Rome. "We have a diverse read more

The Qingming Festival last week led to a boost in apple sales. However, this week there has been a decrease in the arrival of New Zealand apples, causing Gala apple prices to rise. Additionally, there has been a low volume of Rose apples in the market recently, with Gala apples being the primary focus. read more

Mercadona is increasing its investment in Portugal. The Spanish supermarket chain plans to inject €180 million into its Portuguese subsidiary to support its expansion plans in the country until 2024. This additional investment will enable the opening of 11 new stores in Guarda. read more

Uzbekistan significantly increased its exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia in the first quarter of this year, according to the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. The country exported approximately 70,000 tons of fruit and vegetable products to Russia, which is nearly 1.8 times more than in the same period last year. read more

Betsalel Ohana, export manager for Israeli citrus exporter Planet Israel, stated that the exported volumes of Israeli citrus have decreased significantly this season. He attributed this drop to the challenging citrus season, the war in the Gaza Strip, and the resulting shortage of workers. read more

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko gifted U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden with 250 cherry blossoms to replace the 100 trees that need to be removed as part of a restoration project currently underway. read more

Ministry of Municipality in Qatar is working actively to stabilize prices of local agricultural produce, especially during peak seasons. This period usually experiences a surge in vegetables coming from both Qatari farms and international sources. The Agricultural Affairs Department is responsible for this initiative. read more

The National Farmers' Union has reported that record-breaking levels of rainfall in the UK have disrupted the supply of fresh vegetables. The excessive rain has saturated fields, making it impossible for farmers to harvest current crops and plant future ones. Kevin Green, a vegetable buyer, emphasized the urgency of the situation. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor has authorized the import of fruit and vegetable products from the Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of Moldova into Russia. According to "INFOTAG," a letter from Rosselkhoznadzor to Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) was published by the authorities of the autonomy. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to ensure that amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA) do not jeopardize essential domestic fruit and vegetable production. The organization, which advocates for approximately 4,200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers, is... read more

In the first quarter of the year, Uzbekistan's exports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia reached approximately 70 thousand tons, which was a significant increase from the 39.5 thousand tons recorded in the same period of 2023. It is worth mentioning that white cabbage exports increased elevenfold. read more

W sezonie 2022/23 (trwający od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w stronę stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze usytuowany. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Monash Business School we współpracy z siecią supermarketów Ritchies oraz Uniwersytetem Deakin zaowocowało wprowadzeniem nowego narzędzia do wyceny świeżych produktów spożywczych na porcje, o nazwie eatforhealth. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries, a worldwide pioneer in plant breeding, is showcasing heat- and humidity-resistant varieties with the introduction of its latest Echinacea Princess™ 'Bride' and the high-performing Heuchera Forever® 'Midnight' variety. Echinacea Princess 'Bride' showcases white, daisy-like flowers. read more

Organic vegetables, free from synthetic chemicals and GMOs, are a key component of a holistic production system aimed at improving ecosystem health. Despite the rapid growth of organic agriculture, led by young entrepreneurs on social networks, the sector still faces significant challenges. The high production read more

The Dutch chrysanthemum sector is strongly represented at the Flora Expo, happening from April 10 to 12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Multiple chrysanthemum breeders and growers will display their variety of products. The joint campaign 'Just Chrysanthemum For the Win,' in partnership with Flower read more