The increasing security threats in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and certain areas of the Indian Ocean are causing disruptions in global shipping and impacting the export of fresh produce. The industry organization BIMCO has released advice calling on shipowners and charterers to reassess charter party agreements in light of the security situation. read more

The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries. read more

Nowe dostawy orzechów i daktyli z USA do Bliskiego Wschodu zostały w dużej mierze wstrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. "W niedzielny poranek dowiedzieliśmy się o poleceniu pozostania w miejscu zakwaterowania na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane" - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

The rosy market in Russia continues to heavily depend on imports, despite the expansion of local production. In 2025, the total market volume is estimated to have reached RUB 402-450 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 9-15%. The growth in terms of value (+12%) surpassed the growth in volume (+9%), mainly due to the increase in bouquet prices. read more

Od chwili wybuchu w zeszłą sobotę, wojna na Bliskim Wschodzie szybko się rozprzestrzeniła, teraz dotarła do Libanu. Wojna ma wpływ na działalność rolniczą i eksport, w momencie gdy profesjonaliści ledwo dochodzili do siebie po szkodach spowodowanych przez poprzednią wojnę. "Niestety, sytuacja bardzo się zaogniła..."

Ever since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very...". read more

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The economic situation in the potato sector remains challenging. Rising costs, international competition, and pressure on margins are weighing on the sector. "Against this background, we are focusing on export promotion outside Europe, with Asia as a growth market for processed potato products." read more

Kenyan avocado exporters are anxiously monitoring the situation in the Middle East, as disruptions in the Red Sea could greatly affect their access and competitiveness in global markets. Benard Mutai, the managing director of Afrisun Orchards, a company specializing in exotic fruits, is particularly concerned about the potential impact of these logistical challenges. read more

Price volatility in natural gas caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East could affect the availability and cost of fertilizer, leading to potential disruptions in UK production during a critical period for crop planting and harvest. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced that registration is officially open for its SE Asia Meet Up event, which will take place in Bangkok on 18-19 May 2026. Industry professionals can secure their spot by registering online now. read more

Latin American exporters are approaching the Iran war cautiously as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. After facing years of disruptions to international shipping, companies have improved their ability to handle the impact of such crises, which have put supply chains to the test. read more

Australian fresh produce exporters are being compelled to take action due to disruptions in sea and airfreight routes in the Middle East caused by an escalation of conflict in the region. read more

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During his state visit to Singapore, South Korean President Jae-myung Lee attended an orchid naming ceremony at the Singapore Government Building on March 2, where he named a type of tropical orchid in the Vanda genus as "Vanda Lee Jae Myung Kim Hea Kyung." read more

A rice farming village in this city is slowly transforming idle lots into a thriving agro-tourism flower farm to attract more visitors and generate income, local officials announced on Tuesday. Barangay 30 Suyo has launched its agro-tourism flower farm near the village hall, which was developed by village officials. read more

Kuwait has implemented a temporary ban on the export of all types of food products and established fixed selling prices as part of efforts to safeguard consumers and stabilize the local market. The initiative was announced by Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Osama Boodai. read more

A Kochi-based entrepreneur has developed a model that allows consumers to lease Alphonso mango trees and secure ownership over the harvest. The concept emerged after demand from neighbors for export-quality mangoes sourced during trips between Kerala and Bengaluru. The venture, Rent a Tree, read more

The Netherlands and China continue to be the primary suppliers of imported flowers to the Urals, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. In February 2026, customs officials cleared over 8 million imported flowers. Since the beginning of the year, over 670 tonnes of flowers have been imported. read more

Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, mentioned that the supply of apple stocks in India has been moderate due to recent arrivals, especially of Polish Royal Gala and other red varieties from specific European countries and Iran. He also noted that Polish apples are currently in high demand as their shipments were already on the way. read more

"The biggest challenge in opening new markets is not demand," says Berries Australia CEO Rachel Mackenzie. "The primary challenge is overcoming phytosanitary trade barriers." For Australia's berry industry, that reality has made last year's breakthrough into Vietnam — the first protocol market. read more