Absa AgriTrends has pinpointed several large global and local trends post-pandemic, significantly affecting international trade dynamics. A notable trend is the slowdown in globalisation, or 'slobalisation', which has been on the rise since the 2008 financial crisis, further fueled by the
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In a succesful operation at the Port of Burgas, Bulgaria, customs officials intercepted a haul of cocaine hidden within a shipment of bananas. The seizure, amounting to 170 kilograms of the substance, underscores the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking within the fruit import sector. The
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EastFruitanalysts have observed a notable shift in Ukrainian consumer preferences during the winter season, with a marked increase in the popularity of mandarins. In the 2023/24 winter, mandarin consumption from November to February surpassed that of bananas, which have traditionally dominated
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Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has suggested a complete ban on exporting onion, banana, and other goods to steady their prices in Pakistan. He said this during a Price Control Coordination Committee meeting chaired by Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi earlier this week. The committee, led by the
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For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans' lettuce, grapes, and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands — tough, hard-working men who did the jobs most Americans didn't want.But the country is running short of farm workers.The workforce is
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Belgian cooperative BelOrta is prepared for the new strawberry campaign in Belgium, with the first volumes of the season already on the shelves and peak volumes arriving in the next month. read more

It has been announced that Gerrit van der Merwe is taking over as chairman of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA). read more

A delegation of Australia’s major fruit and vegetable producers travelled to Japan in early March to discuss emerging market opportunities and further enhance the collaboration between each nation’s fresh produce industries.  read more

Students Floriculture & Landscaping trade of (ITI) Leh, are attending a short-term training program at the Institute of Himalayan BioResource Technology IHBT (CSIR) in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh from March 15 to 25 2024. Thirteen students and a Faculty are currently at IHBT Palampur for the
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The development of Moldova's agribusiness, particularly its nut sector, has long been subject to fluctuations. However, in the past marketing year, fuelled by increased demand and prices, this sector has witnessed positive changes. Summarizing the facts, we attempt to forecast the sustainability
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The Arka vertical farming module, developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR), offers a novel approach to the problems associated with urban and peri-urban farming. Developed by Dr. Safeena S. A., Senior Scientist in the Division of Flower and Medicinal Crops at
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The development of Moldova's agribusiness, particularly its nut sector, has long been subject to fluctuations. However, in the past marketing year, fuelled by increased demand and prices, this sector has witnessed positive changes. Summarizing the facts, we attempt to forecast the sustainability
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government. The previous onion export ban was introduced in December 2023 and was valid until March 31, 2024, but it has now been extended for an indefinite period. read more

With increasing competition on the global stage, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and meat produced in Africa can have an advantage by strengthening its supply chain ecosystem. The global demand for flowers and perishables is increasing. With its wealth of flowers, vegetables and fruits produced,
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The doors of the Nova Siri Genetics research and experimentation center, whose varieties have been introduced into various continents (Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania), have opened for the third consecutive year to enable operators to visit the Policoro facility (Matera) and learn about the
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As the asparagus season gets underway, Astrid Etèvenaux, director of the Asperges de France association, takes stock of the harvest forecasts for the 2024 campaign, and of the trends in French production and consumption. Decrease in cultivated surface areas"Overall, our association is
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A unique agricultural knowledge-sharing program was conducted by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to enrich the lives of senior citizens. The event at Darul Insyirah Senior Citizens Care and Education Centre in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, was titled "Cakna Warga Emas: From Putra to Bonda." It
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Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened in a series of annual records dating back to 812 AD – over 1,200 years. The culprit is climate change. Milder, wetter
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Lychees were introduced into Australia more than 150 years ago and over this time the industry has developed from a "small exotic fruit" industry into a progressive and robust industry. The Australian Lychee industry is represented by the industry's Peak Industry Body, the Australian Lychee
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Imported kiwi supply is on the tighter side at the moment. "Supply is extremely challenging. Greece ended the season earlier than expected and Italy had a short crop," says Trucco CEO Nick Pacia. He noted that this season Greece had unusually larger-sized fruit in its crop. That said, Pacia says
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