Rosseklhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, has reported an increase in phytosanitary violations in fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey. The agency stated that a growing number of shipments are carrying quarantine pests or failing to meet safety standards. The most common issues identified were: read more

The season for exporting fresh apricots from the new harvest has officially begun in Uzbekistan. The first large shipments of this produce are now being dispatched from the Surkhandarya region, the southernmost part of the country, to international markets, according to experts at EastFruit. read more

Mimo lat obietnic i rosnących kosztów importu, rynek kwiatów w Rosji nadal pozostaje praktycznie całkowicie zależny od zagranicznych dostawców. Według Rosstatu, średnia cena jednego ciętego kwiatu wzrosła o prawie 20% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Import wciąż stanowi około 80% sprzedawanych kwiatów na terenie całego kraju. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

A new shipping service connecting Ecuador with Asia has reportedly resulted in a significant increase in cargo volume handled by terminal operator Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), which operates a multipurpose terminal at Ecuador's largest port in Guayaquil. read more

Brazill has been granted access to the Indian market for various citrus fruits such as limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, as reported by the industry association Abrafrutas. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of Korea has announced that Korean Shine Muscat grapes have been granted access to Australia. read more

According to a radio segment on NewstalkZB, persimmon exports from New Zealand have increased by 20 percent in the past year. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced Echinacea Princess 'Citrus', their latest variety specifically developed for pot cultivation. This new variety has a naturally compact growth habit that creates an attractive, bouquet-like appearance. Princess 'Citrus' is the most recent addition to Terra Nova's Echinacea Princess series. read more

Woolworths New Zealand reported a 4.8% increase in third-quarter sales, reaching almost $2.12 billion. Despite this growth, the grocery chain noted a 0.3% decrease in prices, primarily driven by lower prices of fruits and vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus. This decrease was partially offset by price increases in meat. read more

Fifteen major Malaysian fresh produce importers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a special B2B event under the slogan "Boleh La," which means "it can be done." read more

Nadchodzący zbiór brzoskwiń z Georgii wygląda bardzo podobnie do zbioru brzoskwiń z tego stanu z 2024 roku. Lawton Pearson z farmy Pearson stwierdził: "To się nigdy nie zdarza – dwa zbiory z rzędu, które są tak podobne zarówno pod względem czasu, jak i ilości". To nastąpiło po dwóch względnie porównywalnych sezonach zimowych. read more

Two shipments of tomatoes weighing 32,039 kg were stopped at the Sarpi customs checkpoint on Georgia's border with Turkey. The cargo was not allowed to enter the country due to quarantine violations. According to the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance, during a routine inspection, a read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

In a touching tribute to Turkey's rich cultural and historical heritage, a special variety of tulip has been named "Anatolia" during a ceremony held at the Turkish Embassy in The Hague on April 23. The event was attended by diplomats, embassy staff, and representatives from Turkish institutions. read more

W maju FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co azjatyckie. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem czy eksporterem w Azji lub zajmujesz się krajami azjatyckimi? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w branżę świeżych produktów rolnych w Azji, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam informacje, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w tej sprawie. read more

Brazil has reached an agreement with the Indian government to export five citrus fruits, including Tahiti lime, Sicilian lemon, sweet orange, and tangerine. This agreement is part of a broader strategy to enhance trade relations between Brazil and India, which already includes exports such as. read more

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in India has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing air cargo movement, as reported by RuralVoice. read more

The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group has launched its Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign in Tokyo, to commemorate the enduring trade partnership between Australia and Japan. read more

Grupa Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group wprowadziła swoją inicjatywę Taste the Wonders of Australia do Tokio, celebrując długotrwałe relacje handlowe między Australią a Japonią. read more