Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh's mango exports have sharply declined to just 1,321 tons, a drop of nearly 60% from the previous year. This significant difference between production and exports highlights critical systemic issues within the industry. read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

In the transport sector, LEO Global Logistics has seen full booking of its LEO Reefer Container fleet well before the start of the season, showing that customers rely on the service. Current operations have also seen LEO successfully deliver cargo via the Laos-China railway, reaching their destinations. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć dni armie Iranu i Izraela toczą ciągłe i intensywne walki. Po stronie irańskiej, jeśli chodzi o świeże produkty rolne, wpływ sytuacji jest minimalny. Jednak eksporterzy obawiają się najgorszego, gdy sytuacja szybko się eskaluje. read more

The Australian melon industry gathered in Brisbane on June 4th for the 2025 Australian Melon Conference and 30-Year Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Melons Australia. read more

Asiafruit Magazine's Asia Fruit Logistica edition is coming soon. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the 30th-anniversary special. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

As a transportation hub for the China-Europe Railway Freight Service, the Xi'an International Port Station in Shaanxi, China, plays a vital role in the trade activities between China and Central Asia. During the harvest season, kiwi fruits from the Yangling District in Xianyang City are processed, packed, and transported through this station. read more

The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously listed as a region with endemic quarantine pests such as read more

The Fresh India Show 2025, which took place on June 13-14 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Navi Mumbai, emphasized India's significant position in the worldwide fresh produce market. Mr. S Jafar Naqvi, Chief Coordinator of Media Today Group, New Delhi, inaugurated the two-day event, emphasizing India's status as the read more

The European organic blueberry season is now gradually gaining momentum. Prior to the start of the season in Romania, the team from Bivano GmbH, the organic fruit and vegetable division of the Böhmer Gruppe, visited the different production areas in the Eastern European country. read more

Arsalan Qasemi stated that the strategic reserves are sufficient to supply basic goods for six months. He also mentioned that there are no issues with domestically produced products, as the current agricultural production in the country is between 125 and 130 million tons. read more

During GreenTech 2025, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) welcomed hundreds of international guests. The platform for international collaboration hosted delegations from Egypt, the Gulf Region, Central Asia, India, and Southeast Asia with tailor-made programs designed to strengthen relationships. read more

For over a decade, Marco R. Butera has worked as a consultant specializing in the cultivation and technical management of berries, with a particular focus on blueberries, in various international production settings. His expertise extends across regions such as the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans, Asia, and the Middle East. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Bainbridge w stanie Georgia trwa pełną parą. Rozpoczął się w połowie maja, a dostępność będzie trwać do połowy lipca. Pomimo obchodzenia dwóch ważnych świąt związanych ze słodką kukurydzą - Dnia Pamięci Narodowej oraz Święta Niepodległości - w trakcie sezonu w Georgii, rynek do tej pory boryka się z trudnościami. read more

Afghanistan plans to start exporting fresh fruit to Russia, Central Asian countries, and the Persian Gulf in 2025 as part of a larger strategy to increase its agricultural exports. Officials also mentioned that Afghanistan is looking to expand its market reach to include India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. read more

Ms. Elisavet Kyriazi, a fruit broker based in Imathia, Greece, specializing in the Iranian and Indian markets, has reported a blurry and uncertain situation prevailing in the fruit and vegetable sector in Iran in recent days. She has been in constant contact with her Iranian business partners. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in Vietnam has experienced varied outcomes in early 2025, showcasing both the obstacles and opportunities for expansion in international markets. As reported by Congthuong.vn, exports in May amounted to USD 550 million, contributing to a total of USD 2.24 billion for the first five months of the year, indicating a decrease. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu do Unii Europejskiej nabiera tempa, z obrotem w pierwszych czterech miesiącach 2025 roku osiągając 132 miliony dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 33% w skali rocznej, zgodnie z danymi celnymi wspomnianymi w artykule na stronie VN Express. Mango zajmowały pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportowej, osiągając wartość 27,6 miliona dolarów. read more