Brazil is the only country in South America prepared for TR4. The Tropical Race 4, previously known as Panama Disease, has not yet arrived in Brazil, but has been identified in neighboring countries such as Colombia (2019), Peru (2020), and Venezuela (2023). read more

"We are thrilled with the success of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. The commitment of our exhibitors, trade visitors, and high-ranking industry representatives from around the world during the three days of the fair was phenomenal," said David Axiotis, Managing Director of Global Produce Events, the organizer. read more

"We are thrilled with the success of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. The commitment of our exhibitors, trade visitors, and high-level industry representatives from around the world during the three days of the fair was phenomenal," said David Axiotis, Managing Director of Global Produce Events, the organizer. read more

According to the meteorological monitoring platform Banaclima, a total of 1,500 mm of precipitation was recorded in just three months in the second half of 2024. read more

The available supply quantities are sufficient for the seasonally typical demand situation. Domestic sales are steady and there is also a noticeable increase in export inquiries towards South and Southeast Europe. Producer prices are able to hold steady at the level of the previous week. read more

South Africa's largest ginger and garlic importer, Bosina Food, is currently interviewing candidates for the position of farm manager on their newly-acquired vegetable farm south of Tzaneen. They have big plans to establish a ginger crop on the farm in the future. read more

The farming sector in Latvia is facing one of the most challenging seasons in recent history, with losses already estimated at hundreds of millions of euros, as reported by LSM+. Experts caution that the country is effectively turning into a "risk farming zone" due to the unpredictability brought by climate change. read more

Według Juana Ariasa, prezesa Izby Handlowej, firma bananowa Chiquita rozpocznie zatrudnianie pierwszych 3 000 pracowników do swoich plantacji w Bocas del Toro we wrześniu, po chwilowej zawieszeniu działalności. Plan zakłada zatrudnienie dodatkowych 2 000 pracowników w lutym 2026 roku, osiągając w sumie… read more

Yesterday was a historic day for trade in fresh produce between New Zealand and India. APMC Vashi from Navi Mumbai introduced the Rouge Apple from New Zealand for the first time in India. "This moment will be remembered in the history of our fresh produce trade," said Rohan Satish Ursal of Purander. read more

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Kolejna dostawa świeżnych uzbeckich produktów przyleciała do Wielkiej Brytanii, donosi IA Dunyo. Tym razem do Londynu dostarczono 2 tony melonów i winogron. Eksporterem jest grupa importowa Exim Dried Fruits, a importerem firma Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbeckie owoce zyskują coraz większą popularność w

Another shipment of fresh Uzbek produce has arrived in the United Kingdom, reports IA Dunyo. This time, 2 tons of melons and grapes were delivered to London. The exporter is Exim Dried Fruits Import Group, while the importer is Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbek fruits are increasingly standing out on the market. read more

Filiz Ozcan, a resident of the Susehri district of Sivas, has turned her hobby of peony cultivation into a successful agricultural business. With the help of her family, the production has rapidly grown to cover 1.1 hectares of land and her products are now sold all over Turkey. read more

At Kraaijeveld, the locally grown Egyptian spring onion season is about to start again. "The first shipment of the season from Egypt is expected in mid to late October. The crops are looking promising, and it seems like we will begin harvesting earlier than last year. This early harvest from Egypt... read more

The export season for Moldovan plums in 2025 started later than usual, with a delay of nearly three weeks due to an unstable spring. Initial prices for the new crop were around 17-18 MDL/kg (€0.90). Wholesale prices then decreased steadily, hitting their lowest point of the season only in late July. By early read more

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Yesterday, the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica concluded, bringing together the global fruit and vegetable industry in Hong Kong. The fair is a recurring event on the calendar of events involving the Italian collective, which this year includes the participation of Infia, Origine Group, and Unifrutti Group. read more

After 11 weeks of decline, Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) stabilized this week. This stability is the result of opposing trends in different trade lanes. While a significant increase in Transpacific rates pushed the index up, a major drop in Asia-Europe rates counterbalanced this surge. read more

IFCO has announced the opening of its new service center in Dallas, Texas. The facility is part of the company's North American expansion for reusable packaging in fresh food supply chains. Dallas was chosen for its central location and access to major transportation routes, allowing IFCO to. read more

Due to the Onam festival, flower sales surged at the Thovalai flower market as people from Kerala and the district flocked to the market on Wednesday and Thursday. Thovalai, famous for its fragrant flowers, experienced a high number of visitors, including buyers from Kerala and across Kanniyakumari. read more

On September 2 and 3, 2025, VLAM once again participated in the Four Oaks trade fair in the United Kingdom. This year, eleven Flemish nurseries stood together at the shared pavilion. It was a strategic move to have a strong presence in a key export market, as the UK continues to be one of the most important destinations for Flemish exports. read more