A pilot shipment of avocados from Zambia is being exported through Walvis Bay in Namibia to Europe, as part of efforts to develop alternative logistics routes. The shipment, handled by Transworld Cargo, includes 24 tons of avocados transported in a controlled atmosphere container. read more

Global air cargo started 2026 with increased volumes, although developments in the Middle East are affecting operations and pricing. According to the International Air Transport Association, cargo volumes rose by 5.6 per cent year-on-year in January, with international routes up 7.2 per cent. read more

Each year from April 2 to 7, the Oranje Nassau Pavilion at Keukenhof, in the Netherlands, hosts the annual Rose Show — one of the largest dedicated rose exhibitions in the world. Growers, traders, and breeders from the international rose industry are invited to present their roses. read more

Just a few weeks before peak consumption periods, such as the lead-up to Easter, the mini vegetable segment is once again a key focus in international trade. The growing demand necessitates consistency, uniformity, and yearly planning. Manuel López Herrera, manager of Sweet read more

Brazil is preparing for a ginger campaign with increased supply, despite facing competition from China, logistical uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions impacting transportation costs in the international market. Patrick Santana, the sales director of Santana, stated this. read more

Abrafrutas, the Brazilian Association of Fruit Producers and Exporters, will be participating in the Fruit Attraction São Paulo fair, which is a major event in the Latin American fruit and vegetable sector. The fair is scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26 in São Paulo. Abrafrutas will be present at the event. read more

The prices of potatoes have skyrocketed in the local Moroccan market, and this essential crop is in short supply in some markets. This situation is a result of the significant losses faced by producers in the northern region of the country and the challenges in replanting. Imad Hamoumana, a grower based in Larache, is one of the affected producers. read more

Nowe technologie cyfrowe umożliwiają australijskim plantatorom redukcję kosztów eksportu i minimalizację ryzyka odrzucenia przesyłek, ponieważ branża poszukuje praktycznych sposobów zarządzania rosnącymi wymaganiami dotyczącymi zgodności. Dla firmy Result Group, głównym celem było uproszczenie systemów plantatorów. read more

British Carrot Growers' Association (BCGA) and Elsoms Seeds have launched a nationwide competition aimed at encouraging primary school children to grow, harvest, and plan menus using carrots. read more