Contecon Guayaquil, International Container Terminal Services' Ecuadorean business unit operating at the Port of Guayaquil, received the first direct shipping connection between Ecuador and Asia via the Port of Chancay in Peru last month. read more

The US has implemented an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports to the US starting from March 4, following the 10 percent tariff imposed in February. This action comes as the Trump administration has also imposed 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. read more

Exports of agro-forestry and fishery products from Vietnam to the EU have been steadily increasing, driven by the EU's large market size of over 450 million consumers and its strict food quality and safety standards. Vietnamese exporters are adjusting to these changing regulations in order to continue accessing this market. read more

The Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), in association with ICAR-DFR Directorate of Floriculture Research, is organizing a national conclave on "Bloom Business" in Pune on March 5, 2025, at MCCIA Trade Towers, 5th floor, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, India. read more

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has instructed American farmers to prepare to produce more after announcing the imposition of additional tariffs starting from April 2 on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, which will also affect the agricultural sector. read more

Ceny kwiatów w Rosji szybko rosną, a konsumenci są zszokowani gwałtownym wzrostem cen tulipanów, róż i mimozy. Niektóre kwiaty podrożały nawet dwukrotnie. Eksperci przypisują to spadkowi importu i skomplikowanej logistyce. Według danych Rosstatu, na grudzień 2024 roku. read more

BrightFarms is now shipping produce from its latest greenhouse in Macon, Georgia, which began operations in late 2024. Covering 1.5 million square feet when fully completed, this facility is located just a short distance from its parent company, Cox Enterprises, in Atlanta. It is revolutionizing the availability of fresh, locally grown produce. read more

Contecon Guayaquil S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s Ecuadorian business unit operating at the Port of Guayaquil, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping's Asia-Central and South America 5 (WSA5) service on 21 February, marking a highpoint in the country's foreign trade. read more

The world is currently discussing the tariffs that the United States has imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China, and these tariffs will have a significant impact on the produce industry. Not only will imported products become more expensive, but retaliatory measures could also mean that exported products will be subject to taxes. One industry that could be affected is... read more

Vera Modenova, COO of the Russian flower and gift marketplace Flowwow, has criticized a proposal by Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gusev to raise import tariffs on flowers. Modenova argues that this move will not benefit the market, as flower prices are already expected to rise by around 20%, and the proposed increase in tariffs would only exacerbate the situation. read more

Tan Hung Ward is the largest area in Hai Duong for growing peaches, flowers, and ornamental plants, covering a total area of approximately 226 hectares. It also boasts the largest area for cultivating hydrangeas in the province, spanning around 12-13 hectares. Currently, the hydrangeas in this ward are starting to bloom. read more

Superplum CEO, Shobhit Gupta, has announced the beginning of the 2025 mango season and stated that the company sources its mangoes from various locations across India. Gupta added, "We provide a diverse selection of mangoes, including twelve unique varieties sourced from eight different states throughout the season. Additionally, we have established advanced automated facilities." read more

In 2024, Kazakhstan imported flowers worth $93.6 million, which was a substantial increase from $61.3 million in 2023, representing a 52.8% year-on-year growth. The top suppliers of flowers to Kazakhstan continue to be five countries, making up 97.5% of the total flower imports: Ecuador ($50.8 million); the read more

A few days ago, The Gazette of India published the modification of the PQ Order after notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will now allow Spain's citrus industry to technically send shipments of oranges (Citrus sinensis) to this market. Under this new export protocol, all. read more

Indie zmniejszyło przepisy dotyczące importu hiszpańskich owoców cytrusowych. Zgodnie z nowym protokołem, przesyłki pomarańczy będą mogły być poddane obróbce chłodniczej podczas transportu, a nie jak dotychczas przed wylotem. read more

Les Domaines Agricoles has sent its first container of Moroccan Nadorcott mandarins to Japan after Morocco's successful entry into the Japanese market earlier this year. read more

Consumers in the US will have to pay more for products, including avocados, as the country has imposed a 25 percent import tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 20 percent duty on those from China. read more

Delegates to Fresh Produce India 2025 can expect to participate in a diverse program of expert talks, insightful meetings, immersive tours, and much more in Mumbai this April. read more

The Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan, Russia, has reported its highest grape harvest in the last 25 years, gathering over 26,300 tons. This is an increase of 1,200 tons compared to 2023, with an average yield of 141 centners per hectare. Viticulture is the primary agricultural industry in the district. read more

The Gazette of India recently published the modification of the PQ Order, after notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO), which will technically enable the export of Spanish oranges (Citrus sinensis) to that country.

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