European garlic raises its voice. With production costs out of control, increasing competition from China and Egypt, and commercial defense tools now considered insufficient, the industry is appealing to EU institutions and calling for urgent measures to prevent further production setbacks. read more

Potato growers in the Rangpur division of Bangladesh are encountering production and market challenges due to adverse weather conditions. Recent rainfall and strong winds have damaged potato fields in various areas of Rangpur district. The fields in locations such as Mahiganj, Amashu Kukrul, and Palichara were inundated by rainfall on Thursday and Friday. read more

Amazon Air has expanded its services to Northeast India, offering delivery speeds up to 5 times faster. The company launched new air cargo routes through Kolkata and Guwahati to serve all seven sister states in the region. This expansion aims to improve delivery speeds through an integrated air and surface multimodal network. read more

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for making the Union Territory self-reliant in tulip bulb production, emphasizing the need to reduce the recurring expenditure on imports from the Netherlands to save foreign exchange. The Chief Minister instructed the Floriculture Department... read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the season has left the Port of Tauranga and is en route to Japan and South Korea. read more

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New Zealand exporter Zespri has confirmed that its strategic relationships manager for shipping, Mike Knowles, is set to retire later in 2026, after 37 years of service to the country's kiwifruit industry. read more

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Fresh India Show 2026 is preparing to showcase a variety of international pavilions from over 20 countries, indicating the increasing global interest in India's fresh produce market and trade, according to M B Naqvi, CEO and Chief Coordinator. "Abrafrutas is taking on a significant role as our diamond partner, representing South American avocados. read more

"Our company team will be in Tokyo until 13 March 2026, participating in Foodex Japan, the largest international food and beverage fair in Asia," says Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of the Agrumi-Gel brand from Sicily, which specializes in processing citrus fruits, pomegranates, and prickly pears. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwanese dancing-doll orchids make up 90 percent of the market in Japan for dancing-doll orchids. They also mentioned that Japan has become Taiwan's second-largest export market for flowers and seedlings. On Wednesday, a delegation led by Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih met to discuss this. read more

Successive delays in the Moroccan blueberry season, mostly caused by weather conditions, are complicating the marketing of the fruit and putting Moroccan exporters in an unusual commercial window. Competition is fierce this season, and signs of market shifts are emerging, presenting both threats. read more

Po udanej próbnej dostawie, ukraińscy producenci jabłek mogą rozpocząć regularne eksporty do Indii. Testowa przesyłka potwierdziła, że ukraińskie jabłka spełniają wymagania indyjskiego rynku, co pozwala producentom przystąpić do zawierania umów kontraktowych i planowanych dostaw. Według Włodzimierza read more

Increase in fuel prices, price increases for fertilizers, export blockages: Legacoop Romagna continues to monitor the effects of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on its member companies. The main repercussions so far concern the sector. 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

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 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