More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more

Asia's ongoing progress in horticulture positions it as a region of interest for the global industry. At the AIPH Industry Conference on February 11, 2025, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, AIPH will delve into advancements in ornamental horticulture in Asia, featuring speakers from Thailand. read more

The economic implications of food waste in Australia are substantial, with an estimated $36.6 billion lost annually. A significant portion of fresh produce is discarded at the farm gate due to cosmetic imperfections, including appearance, size, or ripeness. This issue has long been recognized. read more

The Russian discount retailer Svetofor is continuing its expansion in Greece. After entering the Greek market in 2021 under the Mere brand, which is currently managed by Torg Hellas Ike, the company has recently opened three supermarkets in Thessaloniki, Kalamata, and Amaliada. As of now, the Russian company operates seven such stores in Greece. read more

Konsumpcja wysokiej klasy melonów wywołała dyskusje wśród konsumentów w Wielkiej Brytanii. Ostatnim przypadkiem jest historia z udziałem Carmie Sellitto, pasjonata kulinariów znanej ze swoich recenzji restauracji wokół Londynu. Sellitto zakupił japoński melon koronny za 150 funtów w Harrods Food Hall, Knightsbridge, Londyn. Jego read more

Japan imported a total of 1.599 million tonnes of fresh produce in the calendar year 2024, which is nearly equal to the 1.593 million tonnes imported in 2023, as per the most recent data from the Ministry of Finance. read more

The Greek fresh produce exports have greatly benefited from the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area, which took effect on January 1st. The significant delays that were previously experienced at the border crossings between Greece-Bulgaria and Bulgaria-Romania have now disappeared. read more

President Donald Trump has fulfilled his campaign pledge to increase tariffs on imports from China, imposing a 10% duty on all Chinese products. This action, which is part of a larger trade strategy that also affects Mexico and Canada, has caused Beijing to contemplate its response while proceeding cautiously… read more

Kolumbijskim producentom kwiatów będzie teraz łatwiej oddychać, ponieważ będą mogli kontynuować eksport 900 milionów łodyg do Stanów Zjednoczonych bez cła, rynek który był kiedyś zagrożony z powodu sporów między prezydentami obu krajów w przeddzień Walentynek, najbardziej romantycznego święta w USA. read more

In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the read more

Po wykryciu ToBRFV w specjalnej szklarni kwarantannowej dla młodych roślin przez australijską firmę Katunga Fresh, uprawy w całym zakładzie zostały natychmiast zatrzymane zgodnie z protokołami rządu australijskiego. Decyzja ta zaskoczyła międzynarodowych ekspertów, którzy w ostatnich latach zauważyli, że read more

Eksport durianu Tajlandii stoi w obliczu rosnącej niepewności w miarę zaostrzania się konkurencji z Wietnamu i zmniejszania popytu z Chin. Według ekonomisty Aata Pisanwanicha, eksport w tym roku ma osiągnąć między 750 000 a 850 000 ton, o wartości około 2,2 do 2,5 miliarda dolarów. Jednak...

Thailand's durian exports face growing uncertainty as competition from Vietnam intensifies and Chinese demand softens. According to economist Aat Pisanwanich, exports this year are expected to reach between 750,000 and 850,000 tonnes, valued at approximately $2.2 to $2.5 billion. However... read more

The present study was conducted during the rabi season of 2020-21 (February-June 2021) on the "Effect of plant extract on vase life in gerbera" at the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, Bagalkot, Karnataka (591218), India. read more

Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem gruzińskich owoców, z silnym popytem na brzoskwinie, mandarynki i jagody. Według agencji statystycznej Gruzji, kraj w 2024 roku wyeksportował owoce o wartości 98,7 miliona dolarów do Rosji, co stanowi wzrost o 3,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Brzoskwinie stanowiły największy udział.

Russia remains the top buyer of Georgian fruits, with strong demand for peaches, mandarins, and berries. According to Georgia's statistics agency, the country exported $98.7 million worth of fruit to Russia in 2024, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Peaches accounted for the largest share. read more

Water lentils, a protein-rich and environmentally friendly plant, have been officially approved as a vegetable in Europe, opening up new possibilities for the global protein transition. Despite being widely consumed in parts of Asia, they are still largely unfamiliar in Western diets. In order for this crop to gain... read more

"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director for Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated that the supply of avocados from Israel has been generally good, with high-quality fruit received so far. However, there have been some challenges with shipping and recent strikes at the port of FOS." read more

Zespri is increasing its efforts to fight counterfeit fruit branding as fraudulent labeling is anticipated to increase due to the growing availability of illegally grown kiwifruit abroad. A recent visit by an industry insider to Indonesia uncovered supermarket shelves filled with low-quality "Zhouzhi" fruit... read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that the Philippines will import around 4,000 metric tons of red and yellow onions due to decreasing stocks. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned that the agency intends to authorize these imports to manage the anticipated domestic shortage. read more

Tak, hodowla kwiatów może naprawdę być bardziej dochodowa niż tradycyjne uprawy takie jak pszenica i ryż. Dla tych pięciu osób odpowiedź brzmi tak. Od porzucenia korporacyjnych posad po przekształcenie miłości do kwiatów w kwitnące biznesy, ci rolnicy udowadniają, że dzięki innowacji i determinacji, read more

From January to November 2024, Kazakhstan's flower exports to Russia increased by 50 times, reaching 28,000 tons, as reported by the Kazakh Customs Service. During the same period, the Netherlands supplied 32,000 tons of flowers to Russia. In 2023, Kazakhstan had exported only 552 tons of flowers to Russia. read more