The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade agreement, has allowed more traders to take advantage of tariff reductions, leading to significant business opportunities. Official data indicate that since the RCEP came into effect in 2022, Fujian Province in eastern China has experienced a boost in trade and economic activities. read more

W odpowiedzi na rosnące zapotrzebowanie na bezproblemowe, elastyczne i w pełni cyfrowe doświadczenie związane z transportem lotniczym, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo niedawno wprowadził znaczącą aktualizację swojej platformy myCargo: nową funkcjonalność dostosowywania przydziałów. Ta aktualizacja daje możliwość dokonywania rezerwacji na bieżąco. read more

Shallots from the northern hemisphere, originating from the U.S., Canada, and France, are reaching the end of the storage crop season. Ian Zimmerman from Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc. mentions, "The supply is comparable to last year's storage levels at this time," referring to the item as a milder-tasting onion. read more

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Berry marketer has appointed Frances Dillard as its first ever Chief Communications Officer, a newly created position with responsibility for shaping the company's international reputation. read more

The feeling of fear and anxiety caused on a global scale by US president Donald Trump's trade wars will resonate with many Belgian fruit and vegetable suppliers, who experienced a similar situation when Russia imposed an embargo in 2014, causing their main market to disappear overnight. read more

The packaging specialist Carton Pack Group, based in Bari, has acquired a controlling interest in Andolfi & C, a company that specializes in sustainable solutions for flexible packaging from the Marche region of Italy. read more

The results provide insights into cultivation under full LED lighting, with indications for further optimization of climate, nutrient management, sugar distribution, and pollination. Further research is needed to enhance productivity and cultivation strategy, thereby benefiting farmers. read more

Reefertrends reports that, but also warned that climate challenges could affect the overall supply of mangoes. Mango production in Pakistan has been steadily declining due to climate change and water scarcity. "There is a risk, read more

The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are expected to be sold by calendar week 22. In terms of pricing, there has been another improvement. read more

"I am taking on an important baton," said the new president. "I do this with a sense of responsibility and service to a system that, thanks to the work done in recent years, has been able to face formidable challenges without losing the" read more

In response to the increasing demand for high-quality, traceable fresh produce across Europe, the leading fruit and vegetable producers in North Macedonia have united under a new industry association called Makfresh. read more

Chiquita Panama has started laying off thousands of workers at its Bocas del Toro farms following a 24-day strike that has resulted in over US$75 million in losses for the multinational company and caused irreversible damage to production. read more

During the presentation of the 17th edition, Cecilio Peregrín and José María Pozancos, President and Director of FEPEX, respectively, as well as Elena Curzio, Economic and Trade Affairs and Promotion Officer of the Mexican Embassy in Spain, participated. read more

"It is about 'unjustified work stoppages', writes, among others, Der Spiegel, through which economic losses of at least 75 million US dollars (around 66 million euros) and irreversible damage to production have occurred in plantations and operational centers, according to Metro." read more

Top fruit companies have identified second- and third-tier cities in China as the pathway to further growth in Asia's largest market. read more

Talia Farms presents a fantastic opportunity for investors and fresh produce operators. It is one of the biggest and most innovative table grape businesses in Australia, boasting 961 hectares of land, including 237 gross hectares dedicated to premium table grapes. The farm also features a state-of-the-art cool room and packing facility. read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the citrus market," says Gijsbert van Leeuwen of Olympic Fruit. "Supplies are becoming more and more consolidated, but that leads to greater fluctuations on the free market. If there is a slowdown, market prices shoot up, only to drop again when." read more

GreenItaly, the recently approved international horticultural trade exhibition by AIPH, officially launched its 2025 edition at the Italian Embassy in London this week. The event highlighted Italy's excellence in ornamental horticulture and aimed to strengthen connections with the professional plant sector in the UK. read more

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