Nearly six weeks after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, limited vessel movements continue, with only a few ships transiting daily through coordinated arrangements. Ocean operations outside of Gulf-related flows remain stable, but rising fuel costs and availability are affecting multiple trade routes. read more

Fruit growers in the United Kingdom are reporting increasing production costs due to the conflict in Iran, which is affecting prices of fuel, fertilizers, and transportation during the planting season. Ali Capper, who represents British apple and pear growers, stated that these effects are already being seen in current operations. read more

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office in Nairobi estimates that Kenya's avocado production volume in 2025 will be 694,000 tonnes, the highest level on record. read more

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Many multinational logistics companies have expanded their services to include the transportation of perishable goods. However, how many companies are exclusively dedicated to the air transportation of perishables such as fruits and vegetables, providing the specialized handling and speed required? With over 20 years of experience. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has introduced its new EU policy agenda with the goal of boosting fruit and vegetable consumption in Europe, as well as enhancing trade and sustainability within the fresh produce and floral industries. To accomplish this, the organization has outlined three main objectives: read more

Measure to improve. Pink Lady Europe has completed the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its supply chain, an analysis that measures the environmental impact of apples from the orchard to the consumer and will guide the next improvement actions of the association. read more

Fieldwork Robotics has secured £3 million in funding, including a £2.2 million investment round led by Elbow Beach. The funding will support the company's transition from technology validation to commercial trials and accelerate the adoption of its autonomous harvesting systems. read more

Grupo San Alberto can leverage these strengths to navigate challenges and maintain its position as a leading player in the industry. By focusing on sustainable practices, investing in technology to improve efficiency, and adapting to changing market dynamics, Grupo San Alberto can continue to thrive in the face of adversity. Additionally, building strong partnerships with stakeholders and staying abreast of industry trends will be crucial for long-term success. read more

Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

In order to enhance fairness in the UK's food supply chain and provide better support to farmers and food producers, the responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) will be transferred from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). read more

Seedless is More is a concept that drives the development of mini watermelons. Hazera's seedless portfolio prioritizes performance in production and maintaining consistency in the market year-round. Seedless watermelons are increasingly popular due to the demand for consistent quality, ease of... read more

Chile and Peru are quickly finishing their shipments of table grapes, paving the way for the next regions to start shipping grapes: Mexico, from the Hermosillo region, followed by the U.S. which will begin its season in Coachella, California. "The Chilean industry is experiencing a decrease in overall volume primarily." read more

From this week, Kotra Logistics is moving into the former premises of Hoogsteder, a company based in Bleiswijk. This marks a new step for the Zeeland fish transporter as it expands its logistics operations in the Scandinavian market. "We have secured a contract to supply Norwegian retailer Coop. This package." read more

The American Pecan Council released shipment and supply data for the 2025/26 marketing year in February 2026, indicating a change in market dynamics with higher inventory levels and reduced supply pressure. February receipts amounted to 51.7 million pounds (23.45 million kg), representing a 35% decrease from January's figures. read more

Hong Kong enterprises are utilizing the Air-Land Fresh Lane, a logistics corridor that links global markets with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) via Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This system, which has been in operation since September 2025, allows perishable goods to reach GBA cities within a few hours through integrated transportation. read more

The global container market in Q1 2026 showed changing conditions, starting with stable activity in January, supported by limited capacity and high fleet utilization. In February, freight markets moved lower due to reduced industrial activity during the Chinese New Year. By March, geopolitical read more

During the National Day of the Great Agricultural Robotics Challenge, which took place on April 1st in Bordeaux, CTIFL announced the initiation of the Agroboscope project. "With Agroboscope, CTIFL is dedicated to establishing a unique system for assessing agricultural robots. This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize the industry." read more

In Opalenica (Greater Poland Voivodeship) on February 10th, a conference titled "Biological Intelligence of Plants and Soil" was held, organized by the company Andermatt Polska. During the event, topics such as the modern technology of Vivent Biosignals company and the latest achievements were discussed. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Orange (CTAR) offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Giovanni La Via for his appointment as the representative of the European Parliament to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A leading figure in the citrus industry. read more

"Logistics is a fundamental service offered by Royal FloraHolland. Our growers and buyers rely on it to operate seamlessly. In my opinion, it should be as dependable as 'water from the tap'. That's why I am disappointed that we encountered some software glitches in the past." read more