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

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The 2025 kiwifruit harvest in New Zealand has commenced, with the first fruit being picked just outside Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty. This marks the earliest harvest ever recorded. Growers Mark and Josie Ruiter, along with their Orchard Manager Sarah Davidson, were thrilled to be the first in New Zealand to start harvesting kiwifruit. read more

Topian, the Neom Food Sector company, was established in 2022 and, under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor, made significant strides towards ambitious goals: it constructed high-tech greenhouses and a vertical farm in Oxagon, as well as high-tech, retractable roof greenhouses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. read more

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day. The carrier transported almost 1,600 tonnes of red roses from Nairobi on its scheduled flights and charters. Additionally, it carried close read more

Enes Gulbudak, the foreign trade manager for Turkish apple exporter Gulbudak, mentioned that the Turkish apple season has been successful. The exporter has successfully diversified its export markets beyond just India. "Our apple season has been going well so far, despite some challenges," he said. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has unveiled a preview of its new Echinacea Prima™ 'Aura'. This striking perennial stands out in the garden with its jewel-toned flowers, showcasing a deep rose-pink center that transitions gracefully to a soft pastel-lime at the edges. Echinacea Prima 'Aura' is the ninth in the series. read more

In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, there was a record-breaking snowfall from late December 2024 to January 2025. The total snowfall was more than three times the average level, reaching 314 cm during December and January. Particularly during the New Year period, heavy snowfalls were recorded. read more

W ramach rozwoju, komercjalizacji i promocji nowych odmian drzew owocowych, powstała w latach 80. XX wieku Grupa Stowarzyszonych Międzynarodowych Szkółek (AIGN®). "Ze względu na członków zlokalizowanych na całym globie, chcemy stworzyć doskonałe doświadczenie dla konsumenta, zapewniając najlepszy długoterminowy zwrot z inwestycji". read more

An attempt to smuggle over 4,000 orchid plants valued at RM2mil was thwarted by the General Operations Force (GOF) in an operation at Kampung Parit Air in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said GOF officers intercepted a... read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe after no additional evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was discovered. This decision comes after more than a month of rigorous trapping and inspections of hundreds of kilograms of fruit. read more

Stany Zjednoczone ustanowiły silną pozycję w sektorze suszonych owoców w Indiach, podobną do roli Chin w globalnej elektronice. Amerykańskie migdały stanowią niemal 93% importu do Indii, przekraczając wartość 1 miliarda USD w zeszłym roku. Podobnie, 84% importu pistacji do Indii pochodzi z USA. read more

Pomimo że jest miastem-państwem, Singapur jest jednym z najważniejszych centrów handlowych w globalnym handlu, w tym owocami i warzywami. W 2023 roku roczne importy świeżych owoców i warzyw do Singapuru przekroczyły 1,1 miliarda dolarów, co sprawia, że kraj ten jest 30. największym importerem tych produktów na świecie. read more

Growers' Flower Council of India (GFCI) and India Florist Association (IFA) are teaming up with the environmental group "Beautiful Bharat" to raise awareness about simple steps that can help reduce waste and emissions from flowers. "It is estimated that the additional carbon footprint on Valentine's Day... read more

Last month marked the return of Israel's International Food Security & Technology conference, the second edition of the event held in Sderot in southern Israel, a small city that was heavily impacted by the events of October 7, 2023. read more

Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

Preparations are intensifying for Citrus Australia's 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, where the country's citrus growers, industry leaders, and innovators will come together for a dynamic event filled with insights, technology, and networking in the heart of the New South Wales Riverina region. read more

Australia's fresh produce and broader agriculture sector have expressed their approval of the Australian government's decision to retract a proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy. read more

A record increase in potato prices is causing further financial difficulties for Iranians, especially as one in three households are reportedly struggling to afford basic necessities. The crisis has become more prominent as the leaders of the three branches of government have intervened and issued a directive to address the situation. read more

With the implementation of tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, the US under President Trump has shifted trade dynamics. Initially targeting China in 2018, the strategy now includes allies like Canada and Mexico, escalating trade tensions. Globally, persistent trade friction. read more