The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has suspended the 15 percent discount on transit fees that was previously offered to large containerships. The suspension came into effect on Tuesday, as stated in a circular published on the SCA website on April 2, 2026. This rebate, which was initially announced in May 2025, has now been discontinued. read more

As part of efforts to support tomato supply and prevent shortages, Maphlix Farms in Dawhenya, located in the Greater Accra Region, plans to release 3,000 tons of tomatoes onto the market by the end of the year. This initiative aims to stabilize supply levels, impact prices, and contribute to the national food security. read more

This week, prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to rise, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants are observing that the increase in prices is a result of a robust demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and read more

Swarup Bose, founder & CEO of Mumbai-based Celcius Logistics, says that six or seven years ago, the cold chain infrastructure for fresh produce in India was almost non-existent. Only a small percentage of farmers, traders, wholesalers, or buyers utilized it, and that too only for critical consignments. read more

For Australian and New Zealand exporters, the challenge is no longer just to grow and pack quality produce. The real challenge is to protect that quality throughout the journey. Long transit routes, variable shipping conditions, container delays, and inconsistent hygiene inside storage are some of the challenges they face. read more

Afrucat, in collaboration with the Medfel fair and the Occitania Region, will be hosting Interprunus on May 21 at the auditorium of the Rectorate Building at the University of Lleida. The event will showcase key representatives from European producer organizations. Interprunus aims to establish Lleida as a focal point for the industry. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, UAE, states that the Egyptian citrus season is still ongoing and thriving, despite the conflict in the Middle East: "The citrus season has progressed with strong." read more

The current situation with brassica crops in Southern Italy varies greatly between different regions. In the northern Foggia area of Puglia, the season is nearly finished and is expected to end within a month. Meanwhile, in Basilicata, brassica production continues to be essential to maintain a consistent supply. read more

The current campaign for Rocca Imperiale lemons, branded as Limorè, is facing climatic challenges but is still showing strong commercial performance. The market is seeing sustained demand and increased prices due to reduced competition from Spain. However, the international... read more

W tej sezonie SoilSteam przeprowadził pełnoskalowe parowanie podłoża w belgijskiej firmie truskawkowej Elmi w Hoogstraten. Demonstracja miała na celu przygotowanie podłoża dla pięciu różnych plantatorów i przetestowanie procesu na skalę produkcyjną. W operacji wziął udział Hans Kristian Westrum z

In this season, SoilSteam conducted a full-scale steaming of substrate at the Belgian strawberry company Elmi in Hoogstraten. The demonstration aimed to prepare substrate for five different growers and test the process on a production scale. The operation brought together Hans Kristian Westrum of read more

A popular sign of spring in coastal Georgia is happening as the annual Rivers of Iris bloom returns to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, located at 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah. With hundreds of vibrant irises flowing through the landscape, this display is a must-see. read more

"Brazilian fruit is exported to Europe when Europe is not producing or cannot produce certain species due to technical and climatic constraints," stated Jorge de Sousa, project manager at Abrafrutas. He emphasized that while this trading pattern is not new, it is intensifying. "This benefits both… read more

New Zealand apple exporter Snazzy Fruit Company is focusing its season on differentiation, with its Fizz™ apples being incorporated into its export-oriented strategy as the newest addition to its expanding variety lineup. Josh Parlane stated that the season has started off strong. read more

Kenya issued export certificates worth over US$38 million during its avocado export ban this year, leading to non-compliance and a nationwide shortage after early exports. This situation poses a risk to Kenya's standing in global markets, according to industry sources. read more

South African supplier Capespan has confirmed that its chief executive officer Charl du Bois and chief financial officer Jolanda van Heerden have left the company. read more

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"The impact of geopolitical instability is now directly affecting the horticulture industry. Costs are increasing in various areas, including plastics, fertilizers, substrates, and transportation. Growers are facing challenges not only due to higher prices, but also because of the uncertainty about what the future holds. Decisions about when to..." read more

Royal FloraHolland is constructing the biggest global marketplace for the flower industry. Collaboration with its local branches, both within and outside Europe - including offices in Kenya and Ethiopia - is crucial to reaching this objective. The company had a conversation with Edwin. read more

"Rosnące ceny dominują rozmowy w obecnym krajobrazie eksportu, nie tylko jeśli chodzi o jabłka, czy nawet tylko o świeże produkty" - mówi Mohamed Marawan, dyrektor zarządzający polskim eksporterem jabłek Sarafruit. "Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie poważnie wpłynął na stabilność rynku. Tak" read more

Eksport świeżo ciętych chryzantem z południowo-zachodniej prowincji Junnan w Chinach rośnie na rynkach w Japonii i Korei Południowej, wspierany przez efektywne sieci logistyczne i uproszczone procedury celne, informują lokalne władze. W miejscowości Yangjie, w mieście Kaiyuan w Honghe. read more