Currently, the tide is turning for container shipping. The market is bracing for a massive inflow of new capacity amid slowing demand and resolved congestion. In the end, this makes capacity discipline paramount for container liners. However, that won’t be easy with increasing competitive
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The OSCE Mission to Montenegro continues in its support of the SOS Helpline Nikšić as it develops microgreen farming as an occupational therapy for the women survivors of gender-based violence. In May and June, the Mission provided microgreens equipment and supplies as well as expertise in
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The Australian citrus harvest has been underway for a few weeks now but rain in the Riverland region is hampering picking. read more

The Humecfol innovation project has managed to develop a valid and economical leaf moisture sensor that will provide farmers with better phytosanitary control of the black spot affecting pear crops by improving the calculation accuracy of the BSPCast model. read more

The English cherry harvest has started but it seems the crop will be much lighter than in previous years, with areas of Kent particularly affected. read more

MSC and other opportunistic regional carriers have led the retreat in Transpacific capacity, according to Alphaliner’s latest report. read more

The asparagus campaign closed unspectacularly: domestic offers obviously prevailed, but their presence decreased massively, according to BLE. Accommodations had also decreased significantly. In terms of quality, customers had little to complain about; the range continued to consist of appealing
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France: Debt-ridden retailer Casino gives July 3 deadline for offers to boost its equity read more

The Belgian cherry season has finally begun. Although volumes are still limited, the first early varieties are beginning to find their way to market. "We started about a week ago. Supply-wise, there aren't many best sellers yet, but there's huge demand," begins Diether Everaerts of the Belgian
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New Zealand Apples and Pears joined growers in Hastings today for the announcement of the Government’s assistance package for growers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

MARKETCentral Valley, CA/New Mexico:John Vlahandreas with Wada Farms provided his report from his Salem, OR, office on June 28. “It’s been a mad dash to get orders in before the July 4th holiday next week,” he said. “We are moving onions out of the Central Valley and some out of New
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According to the Ukrainian Agri Council, the nation’s farmers are set to lose around €800 million per year due to the ongoing war. The UAC said that the Russian invasion has meant that farmers in Ukraine have not just lost land and crops, but also the ability to export produce and earn
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Dutch robot developer Honest AgTech B.V. has been declared bankrupt. On June 27, the Noord-Holland District Court declared bankruptcy on the Delft-based company. The robot developer, known for a highly autonomous driving horticultural robot, filed for bankruptcy itself. There was a liquidity
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TT Meridian, a company specializing in the distribution of Vietnamese agricultural products in the European country, is optimistic on the prospects for durian exports to this market. To stand firm in this competitive market, however, it is a need to make some changes. One of the difficulties for
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Fresh vegetables and fruits are being prepared for shipment to Russia from the warehouse of a trading company in Heihe. Approximately 60 tons are exported daily. Heihe Customs have introduced green corridors for the export of fruits and vegetables. read more

The French melon season began with bad weather causing some difficulties in the southeast region, but from next week onwards, all production basins should be active. “The greenhouse melon campaign on the French market began on May 15th, and at the beginning of June for open-field melons. The
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The carrot season has come to an end in Egypt as Egyptian producers continue to improve their produce and conquer new markets. For Zayed Lahseen, CEO of Afrigoodgrow, this is something of an achievement, given that carrots industry only began a few years ago in the country. The exporter looks
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Potato processors continue to face challenges in sourcing materials, and the limited supply they can secure comes at a high price. The Mintec Benchmark Prices for Processing Potatoes EXW Netherlands were assessed at €575/mt on 27th June 2023, representing a 202% year-on-year increase.
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Smallholder farmers say livelihoods have improved after participating in initiatives led by life sciences company Bayer. This is the result of research by independent social impact measurement company 60 Decibels on four Bayer smallholder projects in India, Bangladesh, Kenya, and
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In the current marketing season in Ukraine, grapes have become the most expensive imported fruit at $1.57 per kilogram. In second place in terms of import value are “other fresh fruits” and berries at $1.48 per kilogram. This includes strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberry fruit,
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