Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more

Shanghai customs has implemented measures to simplify the clearance process for African fruits, with the goal of providing Chinese consumers with a wider selection of fresh produce. A recent shipment of 67.5 tons of apples and oranges from South Africa has arrived at the Waigaoqiao Port Area in Shanghai. read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh has implemented a reduction in import taxes on onions, potatoes, and pesticides to stabilize their market prices. This fiscal adjustment, as outlined in a recent press release, will be in effect until November 30, 2024. read more

Orchids face both challenges and opportunities in the Dutch market. The Phalaenopsis variety remains popular and sells well in the Netherlands and Europe. However, there are other orchid varieties that have not yet received the recognition they deserve, according to Jolanda. read more

The Asia Fruit Awards 2024 were won by Australian Avocados' international marketing campaign, leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries. The winners were announced during a presentation. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's tomato exports reached a value of $177 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), making tomatoes the second most exported agricultural commodity. read more

In Islamabad, Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, met with the Council for Agriculture and Food Processing to discuss enhancing Pakistan's export capabilities in this sector. The discussion with the Council for Agriculture and Food Processing emphasized Pakistan's potential to... read more

W odpowiedzi na niepewności związane z importem zagranicznych warzyw, japońskie firmy spożywcze coraz częściej pozyskują warzywa wewnętrzne. Ministerstwo rolnictwa Japonii zauważyło, że przez ostatnie dwadzieścia lat import stanowił około 30 procent... read more

New Zealand is currently seen as an exception in the global shipping industry, struggling with accommodating the growing size of cargo vessels at many of its ports. This issue is linked to the better fuel efficiency and lower environmental impact of larger vessels. read more

Established celery growers in New Zealand are facing an uncertain future, with ongoing reports of receiving payments that are below the cost of production for almost a year. According to Stats NZ, celery prices in July saw a 56 percent decline compared to the previous year. This situation, while read more

Local exporters in Bangladesh have reached out to several government agencies, such as the ministries of commerce and agriculture, as well as Biman Bangladesh Airlines, requesting a reduction in cargo rates and an increase in cargo space allocation for exporting fresh vegetables and fruits. read more

Rząd Australii Zachodniej inwestuje 1,2 miliona dolarów w krajowy projekt mający na celu zwiększenie produkcji wysokiej jakości owoców dla konsumentów poprzez wykorzystanie zrównoważonych i wysoce wydajnych sadów. Badania prowadzone w Instytucie Badań Ogrodniczych Manjimup rządu stanowego skupiają się na zwiększeniu produkcji jabłek... read more

The GBP/USD exchange rate reached a peak of $1.32 on 27th August, hitting a two and a half year high. Projections suggest that this momentum will continue until the end of the year. The economic growth in the United Kingdom, along with the formation of a new Labour government in early July, has contributed to this increase. read more

Super Typhoon Yagi is approaching the city of Hong Kong, causing adjustments to the opening hours of the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica. The doors were opened an hour earlier to allow exhibitors and attendees more time to meet up, as the outlook for the day and the rest of the week remains uncertain. read more

The central Chinese province of Hunan has been assisting in the delivery of fresh flowers from Kenya to customers all across China, and even to Uzbekistan, as the country continues to increase its imports from the continent. Hunan, being one of China's most active provinces in Sino-African trade, has the capacity to import. read more

The company Las Tres Piñas, located in La Chorrera, Panama, specializes in exporting premium pineapples by air freight, focusing on the MD2 variety. Established in 2020, Las Tres Piñas has experienced rapid growth and has successfully established its presence in the European market by exporting top-quality pineapples. read more

Wax apples, typically grown in the southern regions of China, are thriving in the smart agricultural greenhouses of Yangzhuang Township, Laiwu, Shandong Province. These greenhouses make use of advanced Internet of Things technology for agricultural monitoring and control to ensure precise environmental conditions. read more

For most banana growers in sub-Saharan Africa, the primary source of their new plants is Du Roi Laboratory, a tissue culture laboratory that provides virus-free banana and sugarcane plants. It takes six to ten months to obtain an export-ready banana plant, depending on the plant's growth stage. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to include the horticulture sector in its forthcoming Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which will detail emissions reduction measures from 2026 to 2030. Despite the sector's importance, the current draft does not mention it. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more