The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to start on March 28th, which is the official opening date of the harvest decided by the Ministry of Agriculture. This information has been shared with producers, pending official communication from the ministry. The early start to the season is becoming more common. read more

Indian quick commerce platforms and general trade are now experiencing a steady demand for exotic fruits like Thai longans. However, tight shelf life and logistics challenges make container imports a calculated risk, according to Ashok Vardhan of CNAV Varadhi Imports and Exports Pvt. Ltd. "This was my first container," he added. read more

The Indian Orchid Festival 2026 was successfully concluded in the Pakyong district of Sikkim. This festival attracted orchid growers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and floriculture experts from across India. The four-day festival was organized by ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO). read more

The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million tons. In contrast, Iran is mainly an exporting country, sending out about 5.5 million tons annually. read more

Virkon S from Lanxess is celebrating its anniversary. Since its market launch in 1986, the specialty chemicals company's disinfectant has become well-established and has been proven effective against over 230 microorganisms. This includes more than 100 virus strains across 34 virus families, as well as more than 90 bacterial strains... read more

The South African season started to accelerate as imports gained momentum. Apart from Williams Christ, Cheeky and Rosemarie also became more widely available. The fruit was now being packaged in different formats, such as 6.3 kg, 12.5 kg, or 10×800 g cartons. The quality was... read more

It's paradoxical. The importance of logistics is being discovered even by most industries that daily use it and should know it's an essential component of the costs of their finished products, only on the wings of an emergency and, as in the specific case, read more

Garlic exports in 2025 saw a notable increase compared to the previous year. Despite facing challenges like fluctuations in exchange rates and the growth of garlic cultivation in other countries, the demand for Chinese garlic from overseas markets remained robust. In particular, export volumes to North read more

The food retailer Mercadona has announced that it will dedicate more space to fresh produce as part of a planned €3.7bn investment in its new store model, called Tienda 9 (Store 9), in Spain and Portugal. read more

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of China's fastest-growing economic zones, with over 86 million inhabitants and an economy valued at Rmb14.79 trillion (US$2.09 trillion). Its demographic composition, strategic location, and strong infrastructure make the GBA a market ripe for growth. read more

South Australian fresh produce exporters have received a significant supply chain enhancement as Lineage has obtained cold treatment certification from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) for its Edinburgh Parks facility. read more

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India's fresh produce industry is preparing for a possible oversupply scenario due to the Gulf conflict disrupting exports from the country, causing global suppliers to redirect shipments intended for the Middle East to India. read more

Broccoli producers in Poland are focusing on the summer fresh market by utilizing strategies such as high planting density, staggered planting schedules, and strict post-harvest handling to meet retail demand. In the Lublin region, one farm grows broccoli on 12 hectares, exclusively planting for the summer supply. read more

The Singapore Garden Festival (SGF), an international garden and flower show, will be back from 4 to 12 July 2026, celebrating its 10th edition since its inception in 2006. Co-organized by the National Parks Board (NParks) and Gardens by the Bay, SGF 2026 will be held at Gardens by the Bay. read more

MSC has announced changes to its Asia-North Europe network, introducing updated rotations for three services: Griffin, Condor, and Silk. The adjustments aim to strengthen connectivity between Asia and Northern Europe while optimizing transit times and market coverage. read more

In 2025-26, a team of FAO (UN) experts conducted a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector. The assessment measured different levels of environmental impact in various horticultural production systems. The research was motivated by the increasing awareness of the environmental challenges faced by the sector. read more

"It's been ten days of nightmares, every hour something different," says an exporter who's been sending South African apples, pears, and lemons to the Middle East since the beginning of the year. "It couldn't come at a worse time," he says, referring to the Ramadan period observed by his clients. read more

At Salon Florevent in Nantes, France, Flower Circus made a strong impression with a completely new look and the participation of seven growers and breeders. Both the trade show and Flower Circus are marking their tenth anniversary this year, an occasion that John Elstgeest of Flower Circus used. read more

The geopolitical instability in the Middle East has impacted the logistics of wholesale markets in the Canary Islands on March 11, 2026. The closure of shipping routes and increased freight costs due to the crisis in Iran have led to higher expenses for goods supplied to the tourism sector in Maspalomas and Mogán. read more