On June 19, 2024, a shipment of 109,000 cut flowers originating from the Netherlands and Israel arrived at the cargo terminal of the Airport in Sverdlovsk region, Russia from Lithuania. Phytosanitary control conducted by Rosselkhoznadzor revealed the presence of a quarantine pest, the Western flower. read more

"Black Pearl 'always has its reasons' and from today there is one more reason to buy the dark-skinned, few-seeded midi watermelon, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. Started on June 24 until July 23." read more

Południowe Chińskie miasto, jest położone w Prowincji Guangxi. read more

Popyt na świeże owoce i warzywa w Grecji wzrósł czterokrotnie, jak wynika z oświadczenia Stowarzyszenia Handlowców Centralnego Rynku Warzywnego w Atenach. Ten wzrost jest szczególnie zauważalny na wyspach i w regionach turystycznych, gdzie codzienne dostawy są utrzymywane szybko i bez zakłóceń. read more

The Customs Department in Malaysia successfully prevented two smuggling operations that tried to bring in a significant amount of alcoholic beverages hidden within shipments of fresh vegetables. Norlela Ismail, the Central Zone deputy director, reported that three refrigerated containers were confiscated during the operations. read more

Magellan Import initiated the Star Ruby pomelo campaign from South Africa in April, which is expected to run until the end of August. "We initially saw some demand at the beginning of the campaign due to the reputation of the origin for high quality. Though it is a superior product in terms of appearance." read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit, which originated in China, made its way across the Pacific over a century ago, marking the start of its global journey. Zespri, a key player in the kiwifruit industry, is now ramping up its operations in China to enhance its export capabilities in light of the increasing demand. read more

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has announced Lisa May as its new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2024. May succeeds Reg Weine, who has stepped down after serving on the APAL Board for four years. Lisa May is the new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, bringing her expertise and experience. read more

About a week ago, tropical storm Alberto passed through Central Mexico and impacted the agricultural regions where various produce items, such as hot peppers, are grown. This storm marked the first of the Atlantic hurricane season and resulted in significant rainfall. "Although the precipitation was greatly beneficial, the muddy fields caused delays. read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has embarked on a state visit to China, starting in Shenzhen. This visit, the first by a Peruvian leader to China in eight years, is expected to primarily center on trade talks. In anticipation of the visit, our correspondent delved into the strong trade relations. read more

The supply of guava from Florida is increasing. The state cultivates four different varieties of the tropical fruit--Thai guava, which is the most popular; Chinese guava; Taiwanese red guava; and pink guava. "They're currently in season, and the volume is steadily increasing. read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

A new "modern and distinctive" logo (click here to learn more) to unify all products under a single identity. This is the starting point of Bonduelle Italy's journey to renew its brand image and make it a vector for sustainability values. We talked about it with Laura. read more

Po podpisaniu umowy z Unią Europejską, Kenia zanotowała wzrost w ilości świeżych produktów transportowanych drogą morską, co znacząco wpłynęło na towary pochodzące z Tanzanii i Ugandy. Kenia Ports Authority poinformowała o wzroście o 6% w eksporcie świeżych produktów z tych sąsiednich krajów.

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced an increase in the volume of fresh produce transported via sea shipping, notably affecting goods from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority reported a 6% increase in exports of fresh produce from these neighboring countries. read more

Nova Siri Genetics, an Italy-based company specializing in researching and testing new varieties of strawberries and berries, participated in the 9th International Berry Congress organized by Freshuelva. The congress aimed to analyze the current status of the sector and its future prospects. read more

In Estremadura, the incessant rains of the last few weeks, 80-100 liters of water per square meter, have devastated cherry productions. Out of the 25 thousand tons that were left to be harvested to complete the campaign, 12 have been damaged by the recent rains, making them unsuitable. read more

Liga Flor, founded in 2014 by its two directors, originally hails from Ukraine. Committed to service and quality, the company initially focused on exporting flowers and plants to Ukraine. From the beginning, maintaining control over the entire process from procurement to delivery has been crucial for Liga Flor. read more