A comprehensive report by Nanyang Technological University’s NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies highlights Morocco’s emergence as a leading force in regenerative agriculture across Africa. The study presents new opportunities for Asian agribusiness firms to contribute to strengthening the agricultural sector in the region. read more

The saga of the Chilean cherry containers blocked in the port of Nansha, China, has come to an end, as highlighted by the Argentinian news outlet mnews.com. After weeks of uncertainty, Chinese authorities have decided that all the fruit contained in the 1,300 containers, which was compromised, read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes will be significantly lower. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, largely due to the weather. read more

RedPop, the apple-shaped snack, continues to increase its sales in Europe and Asia. After the growth of this year, the plan is to double the quantities by 2028. The rebellious snack targeting young people. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

La República reported that on March 12th, China began transporting the cargo from the port of Nansha to initiate the disposal process. It is expected that the relocation will take several days. read more

However, it is still too early to quantify the full extent of the damages. "For many producers, these were challenging days. The top priority now is safety, followed by cleanup efforts. Once conditions allow, an assessment of crop losses will be made." read more

Leaders from Japan's fresh produce and food industries had the opportunity to experience the finest of Australian horticulture at a showcase dinner in Tokyo on March 11. read more

China has started the process of destroying the 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries that were in poor condition after the Maersk ship, Saltoro, was stranded in the Pacific for over 20 days. read more

In 2024, Kazakhstan exported 944,400 tons of fresh vegetables, which was a 50% increase compared to 2023. The country's agricultural sector generated over $100 million from these exports. A significant growth area was in potato exports, which increased by 37% to 563,900 tons. The largest shipment was sent to Uzbekistan. read more

Singapore has named a new orchid species after Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly. The naming ceremony was held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on Wednesday as part of their official visit to the city-state, with the Singaporean Prime Minister in attendance. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Chile is currently working on ensuring the access of fresh kiwis to the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is anticipated to inspect and certify protocols in orchards and packing houses in April, as reported by Frutas de Chile. Miguel Canala-Echeverría, the general manager of Frutas de Chile, stated: read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more

At the central market in Chisinau, a wide range of seasonal vegetables has recently become available, with the majority being imported from Turkey. Vendors are selling tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage, however, shoppers are hesitant to make purchases due to high prices and are opting to buy only essential items. read more

Georgia is gearing up to make a significant impact on the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for production and export expansion in the next four years. The goal is to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as reported by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This accounted for 22.6% of the nation's total agricultural exports, as reported by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

"We not only use PCR, we create it," says Owen Diller of East Jordan Plastics. "We take containers originally made for and used in the horticulture industry and recycle them into new horticultural containers." Since the early 1960s, this Michigan-based company has been dedicated to reducing waste. read more