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The German carrier Hapag-Lloyd and private equity fund FIMI are getting ready to finalize the acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim for US$4.2 billion, which was agreed upon last month. They also plan to delist Zim from trading. This transaction is currently pending regulatory approval. Industry insiders report that Danish shipping... read more

Dole South Africa and the Mahela Group have established a 50/50 joint shareholding in Letaba Pakkers, a packhouse facility located in Limpopo. This partnership combines the infrastructure, operational capacity, and commercial activities of both companies with the goal of strengthening. read more

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is now directly affecting Ecuador's banana exports. This is mainly due to port blockages in the region, which force fruit to be rerouted to different markets. According to Cristian Salmon, a business developer at Ecuadorian exporter Dusal, this is causing disruptions in the supply chain and impacting the industry. read more

A fourth-generation farmer in the United Kingdom has started selling potatoes directly to consumers through social media and home deliveries as part of his efforts to market his crop. Luke Abblitt manages a 162-hectare arable farm owned by Cambridgeshire County Council in Ramsey, near Huntingdon. He introduced... read more

SPAR Nigeria's license holder, Artee Industries Limited, has opened a new hypermarket at Novare Central Mall in Abuja's Wuse district. The store features standout departments such as Wines & Spirits, Fruits & Vegetables, and Health & Beauty. read more

According to Cindy van Rijswick, a food and agriculture specialist at Rabobank, the current situation in the Middle East will primarily impact costs. "The increase in energy costs is especially affecting various sectors. For instance, the impact on fertilizer prices is quite significant. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, stated that the demand for Egyptian Valencia oranges has remained stable, despite general caution due to the conflict in the Middle East. read more

Accounting for nearly one-third of all grapevines planted in South Africa's table grape, wine grape, and raisin grape vineyards, Bosman Adama has refined the craft of grapevine propagation for over eight generations, the company says. Today, approximately 12 million vines are grafted each season,... read more

On 27th February 2026, a1™ apple celebrated a significant milestone of its 2026 season in China with a container opening ceremony at Huizhan Fruit Market in Shanghai. Major partners came together to commemorate the introduction of "The First Bite of Spring from New Zealand" to the Chinese market. From left to right: read more

Podczas tradycyjnej "Bitwy Pomarańczy" na karnawale we włoskim mieście Ivrea (region Piemont), 138 uczestników i widzów zostało rannych - donosi EastFruit, powołując się na europejskie media. read more

Last August, Washington apple growers were preparing for a potentially record crop of 142.3 million cartons (18 kg), slightly surpassing the 141.8 million boxes packed in 2014. Due to the poor market conditions in the previous seasons, compounded by the rising production costs, it was a concerning situation. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leading company in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, and Madi Ventura, a company with 90 years of experience in the world of dried fruits, announce their new collaboration "Double the Flavor", a co-marketing project designed to offer to read more

In Italy, the "kiwi decline" affects the main kiwifruit production areas, causing a worrying reduction in cultivated land. It is a multifactorial syndrome in which the environment, soil, type, and physiological state of the plant are involved. read more

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Jakarta, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), are organizing a Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia from 17–22 May 2026. This mission aims to bring together Dutch companies specializing in horticulture and controlled environment technologies. read more

Sezon tanzaryjskich awokado rozpoczął się silnie, przynosząc stabilne ilości do Indii od stycznia - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel Truport Transcontinental Limited, firmy handlującej awokado z operacjami w Tanzanii, Kenii i Indiach. Zauważa dobry załadunek kontenerów i przesyłki lotnicze. read more

W Egipcie stał się największym eksporterem świeżych winogron do Finlandii w 2025 roku, podwajając wysyłki i stanowiąc niemal połowę całkowitych importów kraju, według EastFruit. Finlandia importowała prawie 8 000 ton egipskich winogron w zeszłym roku, o wartości ponad 27 milionów dolarów. read more

The increasing security threats in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and certain areas of the Indian Ocean are causing disruptions in global shipping and impacting the export of fresh produce. The industry organization BIMCO has released advice calling on shipowners and charterers to reassess charter party agreements in light of the security situation. read more

The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries. read more

Nowe dostawy orzechów i daktyli z USA do Bliskiego Wschodu zostały w dużej mierze wstrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. "W niedzielny poranek dowiedzieliśmy się o poleceniu pozostania w miejscu zakwaterowania na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane" - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

Według codziennych danych monitorowanych przez projekt EastFruit, w tym tygodniu w segmencie warzyw korzeniowych zanotowano spadek cen marchwi, spowodowany rozpoczęciem aktywnych sprzedaży przechowywanych zapasów. read more