The Iran Organic Association (IOA) celebrated its 18th anniversary with a seminar that highlighted the ongoing efforts to locate organic production areas throughout Iran and establish new companies and organizations. This information was shared by the Iranian cooperative Zarrin Group, which participated in the event. read more

Grapa Varieties organized its inaugural Australian Arra Fire Crunch field day on 24 January 2025, with over 80 table grape growers in attendance at the event in Sunraysia. read more

Jager Holland from Emmen reflects on a successful export season in overseas markets with outdoor products such as onions, potatoes, and carrots. "Since June, we have been active in several markets, including West Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean region. In some West African countries, we read more

The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and citrus fruits, do not grow in Russia or are produced in limited quantities due to severe climate conditions." read more

As the Chilean cherry industry anxiously awaits the delayed arrival of the vessel Maersk Saltaro, carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries bound for China early next month, the industry association Frutas de Chile has acknowledged that "it's a very complicated situation." They will wait until the end of the season to assess the total impact. read more

Celebrating the New Year at the Flower Fair, the Shenzhen Flower Fair exudes a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere. The 2025 Spring Festival Flower Fair in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, officially started on January 22nd at the Netherlands Flower Town and will run until February 12th. read more

Chợ Lách District in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre in Vietnam has earned a well-deserved reputation in the southern region for its long-standing tradition of cultivating flowers, ornamental plants, and seedlings. The district has become a key hub for this industry. read more

From regal lavenders to fiery red carnations, Lucknow's Raj Bhavan is once again set to transform into a canvas of vibrant flora with its upcoming annual flower show. The announcement for the event has now been made, and the show will kick off on February 7 with an inauguration ceremony. read more

A team of researchers from Chungnam National University in South Korea has developed an innovative edible biofilm that could revolutionize the food packaging industry. The new film, based on chitosan (CS) and gallic acid (GA), allows for the extension of the shelf life. read more

A study from Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in China suggests that drinking red grape juice can significantly lower the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers found that men who consumed it at least five times a week had up to an 80% reduced risk. The effect is linked to the. read more

Sezon marokańskich miękkich cytrusów przebiega pomyślnie, z kalendarzami clementine i nadorcott trwającymi do połowy kwietnia przed pojawieniem się późnych odmian. Według Mourada Seghieriego, dyrektora generalnego Romana Fruits, sezon charakteryzuje się znacznym wzrostem wolumenów, szczególnie w read more

Despite a decrease in purchases, Russia continues to be the second-largest importer of Ecuadorian bananas, as reported by the Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association. Out of the 364.16 million boxes of bananas exported in 2024, the European Union accounted for 29.03% of the shipments, with Russia following behind. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced the unanimous election of Richard Clayton, managing director of Australian Produce Partners, as AFPA Chair for the 2025 term. With decades of experience working in the fresh produce industry, Mr. Clayton will take over the role. read more

The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has established its own fruit distribution centers in Delhi and Bangalore. These facilities have enhanced the company's distribution and ripening capabilities, which Superplum claims will improve the quality of fruit for consumers. read more

New Zealand grower-marketer T&G has partnered with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, through its rural investment manager FarmRight, to cultivate 125 hectares of its high-quality Joli branded apples in Canterbury. read more

Polska przygotowuje się do eksportu jabłek do Indonezji do końca tego roku, mając na celu wzmocnienie relacji handlowych z tym państwem południowo-wschodnioazjatyckim. Inicjatywa ta wynika z faktu, że Indonezja zaakceptowała import polskich jabłek, potwierdził to Maciej Tumulec, chargé d'affaires ad interim w Indonezji. read more

Everything is ready for the celebration of the upcoming edition of the 7th MujerAGRO Awards, which will take place in Madrid on February 21st, specifically at the headquarters of the National Association of Agricultural Engineers.

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Between August and mid-January, Georgia exported 9,100 tons of apples, generating $5.8 million, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The export volume increased by 7,600 tons, and the value rose by $4.8 million, a six-fold increase over the previous year. The Ministry highlighted that. read more

Banana growers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are facing difficulties due to interruptions in water supply caused by the draining of the Mavrokolympos reservoir. This was done to fix a corroded vent, at a time when Cyprus is experiencing its driest January since 1997. read more

Director General (DG) of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi, Ahmed Hassan Ranjha, visited Gorakhpur Nursery on Wednesday and provided instructions to the relevant officers regarding the growth of plants and flowers. The DG mentioned that Gorakhpur Nursery is one of the largest nurseries. read more