South Africa's return to Thailand after more than a decade will be celebrated in mid-March when the first container of apples is unloaded in Bangkok. read more

Chile has exported over 17,000 tonnes of fruit to South Korea so far in the 2024/25 season, which represents an almost 57 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

The Australian controlled environment agriculture specialist Stacked Farm has started construction on its second fully automated indoor vertical farm at Melbourne Airport. read more

An ongoing crisis in production costs and a lack of profitability in farming have once again resulted in a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year. More farmers are also indicating that they would exit the industry if offered a fair price to buy their farm, according to a new survey. read more

The vegetable industry in Australia is currently experiencing a crisis, with one-third of growers contemplating leaving the sector in the next year due to increasing production costs and low profitability. Many others have expressed their intention to exit if they were offered a reasonable price for their farm, leading to significant concerns about the future of the industry. read more

The trend of decreasing durian prices continued into February, particularly affecting the Mekong Delta region. Normally, during the off-season, durian yields are low, resulting in higher prices. However, this year, prices have dropped by around $0.42 to $1.27 per kilogram compared to mid-January. read more

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

Australijski producent opakowań Detpak niedawno po raz pierwszy wystawił swoje produkty na targach Fruit Logistica, otrzymując przytłaczająco pozytywne opinie od odwiedzających stoisko. "Pojechaliśmy do Berlina, aby wzmocnić nasze kontakty na rynku europejskim i spotkaliśmy się z ogromnym zainteresowaniem naszymi opakowaniami z włókien." read more

Yacov Hason, the marketing manager of Erel Dates based in Israel, has stated that the demand for dates from Israel has increased in several markets around the world. "We put in a lot of effort this past season and exported a large quantity of dates to Dubai, Russia, and the United States. This year, we have significantly expanded into the free market." read more

Dava's greenhouse complexes in Saudi Arabia will soon cover more than 110 hectares. They are expected to play a significant role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia recently visited the greenhouse company to learn more about their contribution. Saudi Vision 2030 is a strategic plan to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce its dependence on oil. read more

In 2024, Taiwan continued to be a crucial market for U.S. agricultural exports, with total trade amounting to $3.8 billion, a 2% rise from the previous year. Fresh fruit exports were particularly influential in driving this growth, positioning Taiwan as the fourth-largest market for U.S. fresh fruit. This category experienced a 16% read more

Valentine's Day is the ideal time to cherish special moments with loved ones, surround yourself with beauty, and indulge in delicious yet healthy treats. Fruits are not only a sophisticated addition to a romantic evening but also symbolize love, passion, and caring for well-being. read more

North Ossetia-Alania is exploring agricultural cooperation with Belarus, with a focus on cultivating vegetables and fruits. Sergei Menyailo emphasizes that North Ossetia is home to Russia's largest asparagus farm, a crop that was previously uncommon in Russian agriculture. Additionally, the region is also revitalizing its apple orchards. read more

Growing up surrounded by the vivid colors and fragrances of rose farms, sisters Yeshoda and Rhea Karuturi were deeply rooted in the world of flowers from a young age. This early exposure gave them a distinctive insight into the floral industry, observing its transformation from scattered markets to a more uniform system. read more

Na Tu BiShvat, Centralne Biuro Statystyczne Izraela opublikowało dane dotyczące sadów, produkcji świeżych owoców i importu suszonych owoców. Raport pokazuje znaczący spadek nowych nasadzeń drzew w latach 2023-2024, głównie z powodu wojny. Szacowana powierzchnia nowo posadzonych drzew owocowych w roku hebrajskim. read more

February is the busiest month for cut flower exporters in Turkey, as Valentine's Day on the 14th of the month leads to the shipment of 70 million or more blooms to markets across the continent. Revenue of between $8 million and $10 million is expected, followed by International Women's Day. read more

KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seed production, recently hosted its open house days from February 11 to 13 at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational company showcased new and improved spinach varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare test field. read more

The global onion market is currently facing major challenges, including oversupply, fluctuating demand, and price instability impacting various regions. In Europe, high stock levels are putting pressure on prices, with slow sales being reported in France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Italy is also experiencing similar challenges in the onion market. read more

A minister of agriculture who was enthusiastically eating an apple was present during the packing of the first South African apples bound for Thailand in sixteen years, following the announcement in December that access had been resumed. Core Fruit wasted no time and swiftly loaded the first container of Joya apples this week, which are expected to... read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in the prices of imported tomatoes from Turkey in Ukraine this week. This drop in price is due to a significant lack of interest from wholesale companies and retail chains in purchasing these tomatoes. read more