The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organization uniting thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants. We are the approving body of International Horticultural Expos, such as Expo Doha Qatar 2023. As the world's champion for the power of plants,
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Both demand and supply have been on good levels for the fresh coconuts in India, says Sachin Beri, director for Indian fresh coconut exporter Vashini: "The market for the export of fresh coconuts has been rather good. We've seen steady demand and stable supply. We grow our coconuts in the south
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Around one million trays, or 3,600 tonnes of Zespri's berry-like RubyRedTM Kiwifruit are expected to be devoured this season. It is now available in most supermarkets and fruit and vegetables stores in New Zealand and will also be in markets throughout Asia Pacific including Japan, China, Taiwan
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It is March 8, which means International Women's Day, and that is reflected in the flower market dynamics around the world. In Eastern Europe and Russia, this holiday is anticipated by a true flower-purchasing frenzy. Therefore, many flowers have been shipped in that direction over the last
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Ecuador supplied Kazakhstan with 4,913 tons of flowers in 2023, reports the statistics agency. "The largest suppliers of flowers (to Kazakhstan - KazTAG) in 2023 were: Ecuador - 4913 tons, the Netherlands - 1633 tons, Kenya - 635 tons and Colombia - 488 tons," reads the report. According to the… read more

Rambutan is predominately grown in the southeast and southwest regions of Vietnam, the production season runs from May to August. "The fruit grows best in temperatures between 22-35 degrees, which is not a problem in Vietnam; what is more important is the water," explains Ly Nguyen, Sales
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Southwest China's Yunnan Province is often called the Kingdom of Flowers, and the rapid growth of the industry is revitalizing many rural areas. Yang Jinghao visits this key region for flower cultivation and discovers how locals are adapting as the country prioritizes innovation. It's 9 pm, and
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Anthony De Ieso is a 4th generation farmer, growing bunchline vegetables near Adelaide in South Australia. His great grandfather started growing veg back in 1945 on the family farm, Anthony's father then bought another property in 1994, which is where the family business, Thorndon Park Produce
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It's a tough but rewarding trade, said James Magno, head florist and operations assistant of Nene's Flower Shop in Dangwa, Philippines. Mr. Magno, who graduated with a degree in Hospitality and Industry Management, said there isn't a specific degree that teaches you the ropes of flower
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As reported by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, in 2023, Kazakhstan imported 149.8 million flowers worth $61.1 million, 29% more than those valued at $47.3 million in 2022. The country's largest suppliers were Ecuador ($37.5 million), the Netherlands ($13.1 million), Kenya ($4.8 million),
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In Chile, the Royal Gala apple season usually starts in February. This year, though, it was delayed by about ten days. "There's currently very high demand, including from South America and India. The volumes are lower than last year, but the apples' color is beautiful," says Silvia Piezzi, who
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After a year of Chinese ginger's 'dramatic quality' as BR Fresh Exotics' Rob de Jong puts it, in 2022, this Dutch importer focused on Brazilian, Peruvian, and Thai products in 2023. "That went well, but price-wise, China is, for now, the best in the market," he begins. So this year, it is back to… read more

With immediate effect and until the end of Ramadan, the export of bananas to Iran and Afghanistan will be suspended or restricted. The export of onions to countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region will also be stopped. These instructions were issued to the
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A small, sweet apple called RedPop continues to make a big impression across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, according to Italian supplier and brand owner Vog. read more

Waitrose has renewed its support for RedPop, a small and sweet variety which it believes has the potential to shake up the apple category and offer shoppers something unique. read more

This would increase the value of China's O+G trade from USD 1.3 trillion in 2023 to USD 2.4 trillion in 2032, according to freshfruitportal. The consumption of tropical fruits in particular is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.46%. In the past five years, the
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On Thursday, MEPs cast their votes in favor of extending the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for an additional year, spanning from 6 June 2024 to 5 June 2025. This decision, aimed at supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia, passed
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The Mayor of Nicosia Turkish Municipality, Mehmet Harmanci, has announced plans to assist citrus producers through temporary acquisitions until export channels are established. In a statement on social media, Harmanci highlighted the absence of globally recognized testing in Turkey as a
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M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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