In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

As climate disasters continue to grab the headlines in the second week of January 2025 - from severe floods in the UK and record-breaking rains in Saudi Arabia to wildfires in Southern California - AIPH seizes this moment to share a story on their website from their AIPH Member association. read more

The Summerfruit Australia Board has begun the search for a new chief executive as part of a strategy to enhance competitiveness and resilience within the summerfruit industry. read more

Apple imports are currently filling a supply gap in India, as local crops have been affected by weather difficulties, according to Amit Sharma, owner of the Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits. "The Indian apple market is experiencing consistent demand, but local production is encountering challenges due to." read more

High-tech greenhouse growers in Australia are noticing a trend in consumer preferences towards exotic fruits, with several varieties expected to become popular in the market by 2025. One of these is the Jujube or Chinese red date, which is gaining popularity due to its sweet, crunchy texture and health benefits. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment in Cyprus is mobilizing local authorities to safeguard the island's citrus industry from the Asian citrus psyllid, a threat first identified in July 2023. This pest, a carrier of the citrus yellow dragon disease or Huanglongbing, poses a significant risk to citrus crops on the island. read more

Według Chińskiego Stowarzyszenia Kwiatowego, Chiny są największym producentem świeżo ciętych goździków i lilii na świecie, oraz zajmują drugie miejsce w produkcji świeżych chińskich róż i chryzantem. Dotychczas obszar upraw kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął około 1,5 miliona hektarów. read more

The Khuzhamov family from Andijan, Uzbekistan has been cultivating roses for nearly 15 years. On their 10-hectare farm, they grow over 500 varieties of roses and they also export seedlings. In 2010, inspired by successful classmates, the family started their flower business. read more

On January 8th, a groundbreaking initiative took place in Cho Lach district, Ben Tre. The Agricultural Trade Promotion Center, in cooperation with TikTok Shop and other partners, organized a livestream event called "Winter Sorrow on Container Truck" to promote frozen durian products. This event marked its debut. read more

The Khuzhamov family from Andijan, Uzbekistan has been cultivating roses for nearly 15 years. On their 10-hectare farm, they grow over 500 varieties of roses and they also export seedlings. In 2010, inspired by successful classmates, the family started their flower business. It began with read more

Według Chińskiego Stowarzyszenia Kwiatów, Chiny są największym na świecie producentem świeżych ciętych goździków i lilii, oraz zajmują drugie miejsce pod względem produkcji świeżych ciętych róż chińskich i chryzantem. Dotychczas obszar upraw kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął około 1,5 miliona hektarów. read more

The New Zealand onion harvest at Balle Bros started as planned in November with the early varieties for the domestic market and to The Pacific Islands from December onwards. "We also exported some of the early varieties to Taiwan as sizes were larger in these crops," said Simon Vale from the read more

In the study, Bradshaw and his colleagues analyzed historic and modern plant leaves affected by powdery mildew. The collection consisted of 173 samples from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One sample from a North American herbarium, collected over 150 years ago, was also analyzed. read more

The Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway in Kaohsiung held a banana party on December 7-8 to celebrate local agriculture and the city's historical banana trade. The venue was adorned with large banana-themed artworks, paying homage to Taiwan's "Banana Kingdom" period when bananas were exported to Japan. One of the highlights of the event was Japan's... read more

The key factors driving demand for MAF Roda’s machines in New Zealand include their advanced technology, high efficiency, reliability, and versatility in handling various types of produce. Additionally, the company's strong reputation for providing excellent customer service and support also contributes to the high demand for their machines in the country. read more

Przemysł wiśniowy w Chile przeżywa niespotykany dotąd boom. W poprzednim sezonie kraj wyeksportował ponad 22 400 kontenerów wiśni, z Chinami odpowiadającymi za 94 procent zakupów, według globalnego przewoźnika Hapag-Lloyd. read more

Air New Zealand Cargo is planning to transport 5,000 tonnes of cargo during December and January, which will include up to 1,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

RRI reported that the Indonesian government is making efforts to secure direct export access for fresh Indonesian durian to China. read more

Włoski hodowca jagód Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) umocnił swoje partnerstwo z indyjskimi firmami Mahaberry i 8 Berries po podpisaniu umowy w sierpniu 2024 roku. read more

The main trading partner for producers in Peru is still the United States, which receives over half of the exports (53% – 135,000 tons). However, diversification is currently a priority: 25% of exports go to the European Union, 14% to China, and 5% to the United Kingdom. read more