Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have started causing worries about international trade, particularly because of their possible effects on logistics and energy prices. The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has stated that the Ecuadorian banana sector might experience indirect consequences as a result. read more

Chaos and uncertainty have spread throughout much of the Middle East following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which led to retaliatory strikes across the region and threats against the crucial shipping channel of the Strait of Hormuz. read more

Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie spowodował zator kontenerów z świeżymi produktami w Indiach, ponieważ linie żeglugowe zawiesiły usługi. read more

Avocados Australia, the peak body representing Australian avocado growers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monash University Malaysia and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UOW Malaysia, reinforcing collaboration in nutrition education, culinary innovation, and industry. read more

Avocados Australia, the peak body representing Australian avocado growers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Monash University Malaysia and a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with UOW Malaysia, reinforcing collaboration in nutrition education, culinary innovation, and industry. read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen were initially introduced through a project sale, and shortly thereafter in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. The company began in a shed adjacent to a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, and rapidly grew into a modern facility in the same town. read more

In response to the current security situation in the Middle East, we would like to inform our customers about our inland cargo solutions to Iraq. Our Tiger and Phoenix services provide competitive transit times for cargo from Asia to Turkey. Additionally, we offer support for merchants and are inspired to enhance our services further. read more

Growing in the organic and biodynamic sector without losing identity. This is the guiding principle of Amico Bio, a cooperative in the province of Caserta that currently gathers 18 member companies and operates in European markets with first and fourth range productions. "Organic and biodynamic cannot be just" read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen first met through a project sale, and shortly after in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. Originally operating out of a shed near a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company rapidly grew and moved to a modern facility in the same town. read more

The Egyptian citrus season started late this year, following the instructions of the Agricultural Export Council. The first day of exports was December 15, 2025, leading to a notable drop in local selling prices. Navel oranges are typically the first major variety to be exported, followed by... read more

Nowe przesyłki orzechów i daktyli z USA na Bliski Wschód zostały w dużej mierze zatrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. „W niedzielę rano dowiedzieliśmy się o nakazie schronienia się na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane” - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

The recent US-Israel strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation targeting multiple countries in the region since the weekend are causing major disruptions to logistics in the area. These disruptions could have a broader impact if the conflict continues to escalate. read more

The entire world of Mango and Avocado at Macfrut 2026. The products symbol of the 43rd edition of the Fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from April 21st to 23rd, will be the protagonists of an international event that brings together the entire supply chain, from production to. read more

"We are pleased with the interest and participation in this second edition of the 'Chestnut Field Tests', a sign that the provincial sector increasingly feels the need for a moment dedicated to updating and adopting best practices to remain competitive." read more

Nutrano Produce Group has announced that Tommy Braybrook, the farm manager of the Sunwest property in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, has been named the winner of the 2026 Citrus Australia Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes leadership and innovation among citrus growers across Australia. read more

Jari van Langen has been running his own export business for less than two years, yet he has already reached several milestones this year. For example, Veg-Europe has been GlobalGAP-certified since the beginning of the year, a new software system has been implemented, and last weekend the read more

Market participants are reporting that almond shipments to the United Arab Emirates are experiencing execution challenges due to increasing shipping disruptions in the Middle East. Sellers and traders mention that carriers are starting to back out of previously agreed upon business, canceling bookings, and read more

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a stakeholder engagement process with the goal of enhancing the transportation of perishable exports through the Port of Mombasa in Kenya. This initiative involves collaboration between government agencies and private sector entities to improve the handling and shipping of horticultural products. read more

"In May 2025, Agrico's potato storage facility in Ukraine was targeted by two Russian drones. That evening, we suffered a 50% loss in storage capacity, with potatoes still in the field awaiting harvest," reminisces director Nick Gordiichuk on LinkedIn. "For a farmer, storage is not just a" read more

The Greenery reflects on a challenging season for Spanish fruit and vegetables in late 2025 and early 2026. Each product presented a unique market scenario, with supply, processing, and logistics being impacted by flooding in certain areas of Spain and Morocco. Despite these challenges, the organization... read more