New Zealand snack-sized apple company, Rockit Global, has announced the appointment of Cullen Zhang to its global senior leadership team as the general manager for Greater China. read more

Spain is actively working on enhancing trade relations with Algeria, with a specific focus on exporting agricultural and food products. The Spanish agri-food sector is urging the government to recognize Algeria as a crucial trading partner, given its economic growth and market potential. Algeria could be a valuable market for Spanish exports. read more

Want to end the year on a high note and purchase a vegetable processing machine before the holidays? In December, Industrial Auctions organizes several auctions for food and vegetable processing equipment. These auctions take place in the Netherlands and also internationally! The machines available for auction include peelers, vegetable cutting machines, and more. read more

The Indian rupee reached its lowest closing level against the U.S. dollar, ending at 84.74, which was a decrease from the previous session. Despite gains in most Asian currencies, the rupee did not benefit from these movements, including the increase in the offshore Chinese yuan. read more

Wzrost handlu dwustronnego między Azerbejdżanem i Kazachstanem od stycznia do października 2024 roku, według danych Komitetu ds. Celnictwa Państwa, był znaczący, gdy obrót handlowy wzrósł do 393 milionów 832 tysiące dolarów amerykańskich. Oznacza to wzrost o 38,7% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (PROEXPORT) is currently carrying out a technical and commercial prospecting mission and is attending, for the second consecutive year, the

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The clementines have had a positive start to the sales campaign (click here for more details); an encouraging sign, especially considering the cold temperatures only in Central-Northern Italy, while in the South the heat is slow to give way to autumn. The conditions for a read more

Kasava from Costa Rica has become a crucial product in international trade, showcasing the country's agricultural heritage in markets like the United States and Europe. "Costa Rica continues to be the top exporter of edible cassava. Our climate enables consistent year-round production, ensuring high quality." read more

In Larissa, Greece, apple and chestnut producers organized a tractor rally in the central square of Agia, voicing their grievances over unmet compensation promises following the floods caused by storms Daniel and Elias last year. The rally, coordinated by the United Federation of Agricultural... read more

The garlic supply in North America can be described as having two distinct markets. According to Kian Fattahi from Global Farms Enterprises, one market focuses on retail and exclusively uses non-Chinese garlic, while the other market is centered around Chinese garlic. Currently, the supply of garlic not sourced from Asia is quite limited. read more

Sourabh Jaiswal, the Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star, has mentioned that there are positive vibes surrounding the Indian guava season. He stated, "The current guava season has been quite favorable. We've experienced good crop yields thanks to ideal weather conditions and advanced farming techniques." read more

The strong growth of Spanish potato imports has been a constant in recent years, with Egypt emerging as a new competitor in the domestic and European markets. Spanish imports of potatoes from Egypt reached 2,463 in 2019.

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"Było to trudny sezon dla moringi w Egipcie, ponieważ podaż nie była na poziomie wystarczającym, aby sprostać rosnącemu popytowi" - powiedział Mansour Ahmed, menedżer sprzedaży egipskiego eksportera Pure Herbs: "To był przeciętny sezon na moringę, z niską podażą i wysokim popytem. Wyprodukowaliśmy około 40 ton, co jest mniej." read more

Zhongxian County in Chongqing has developed into a significant center for citrus cultivation, utilizing its two-thousand-year history to establish a complete citrus industrial chain. Tian Changzhong, deputy head of the county, highlighted the objective of taking the citrus industry to a higher level, aiming read more

In a milestone for Peruvian agro-exports, the first shipment of 18 containers has already been made from the recently inaugurated port of Chancay, bound for Shanghai, China. This shipment, transported on the ship Xin Shanghai 150W, includes 230 metric tons of fresh blueberries that will cross the Pacific Ocean. read more

Deciding to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has sparked concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. "JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more." read more

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has revised the customs/export value of seasonal fruits, including Kino, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This update is being made due to a substantial backlog of refunds for exporters of seasonal fruits. read more

Known for its strong presence in grape cultivation, Nashik district has started exporting early pre-season grapes to countries such as Russia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, despite facing various challenges. Within a month, 109 containers carrying a total of 1,764.53 metric tons of grapes have been exported. read more

Turkey stands as the world's largest producer and exporter of figs. In 2020, Turkey's fig production covered an area of 575,000 decares, yielding 356,000 tons of figs. Among this area, 57.3% is located in Aydın, where an impressive 203,000 tons are produced. In addition to Aydın, İzmir and Bursa are also significant areas for fig production. read more

The decision to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has raised concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more. read more