In Fiji, the fruit industry, identified as one of the nation's least developed sectors, encounters challenges related to its organization and expansion. During the Fruits Festival in Nadi, Mr. Savenaca Cuquma, Principal Research Officer, Horticulture, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways,... read more

The retail giant Auchan, a well-known French brand, has started a major corporate restructuring with significant layoffs of employees in France and the sale of its operations in Russia, as reported by milanofinanza.it. The company has announced the read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh has announced the removal of all import duties and regulatory taxes on onions. This decision, highlighted in a recent notification, eliminates the tax rate from 10 percent to zero, aiming to mitigate the escalating onion prices and shortages in the country. read more

Pięć lat Jumbo w Belgii: "Pozostajemy zobowiązani do wzrostu". Pierwsza filia Jumbo w Flandrii otworzyła swoje drzwi 6 listopada 2019 roku. W międzyczasie holenderska sieć supermarketów ma tutaj 36 sklepów, w tym sklep miejski Jumbo City w Antwerpii oraz od początku września duży Jumbo. read more

With Donald Trump's election as the next US president, the shipping sector is closely monitoring the anticipated economic strategies of his administration, especially amid ongoing trade frictions with China. Punit Oza, a notable figure in shipping and geopolitics analysis, shared on LinkedIn his... read more

Jordan's agricultural sector has seen a significant increase in the export of fruits and vegetables, reaching 522,000 tons by the end of October, a 17% increase compared to the previous year, and the highest in five years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The sector is on a path to recovery. read more

The azzeruolo, a small ancient fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family, the same as apples, pears, and cherries, is little known today but boasts a long history behind it, as reported by the greenme.it website. Originating from Asia Minor and once widespread throughout the Mediterranean, read more

Po intensywnych konsultacjach prowadzonych przez Biuro Handlu Zagranicznego Stanów Zjednoczonych (USTR) oraz Departament Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA), Rząd Indonezji zgodził się przywrócić przyspieszoną ścieżkę dla eksportu jabłek z USA do Indonezji. To osiągnięcie przyczynia się do już istniejącej możliwości eksportu. read more

Kaligandaki Rural Municipality in Syangja has sold marigold flowers worth Rs. 1.5 million during the Tihar festival this year. The rural municipality collected flowers grown by local farmers and supplied them to different markets in the district, as well as in Palpa and Kaski. read more

The UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al-Rumaiti highlighted the potential of Pakistan's mango industry for value addition during the Future Summit in Karachi. Al-Rumaiti emphasized the support offered to UAE investors upon arrival, highlighting the contrasts with challenges such as visa issues and... read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) acknowledges today's signing of the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a meaningful step forward for Australia's trade partnerships in the Middle East. The agreement will eliminate tariffs on key Australian exports, allowing for greater market access and opportunities for Australian farmers. read more

Kaligandaki Rural Municipality in Syangja has sold marigold flowers worth Rs. 1.5 million during the Tihar festival this year. The rural municipality collected flowers from local farmers and distributed them to markets within the district, as well as in Palpa and Kaski. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's apple exports reached $124 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21). Additionally, there was a 28 percent rise in the value of Iran's agricultural product exports during this period. read more

Zespri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, about 450km south of Shanghai. The agreement involves a group of high-level Taizhou Government and business delegates, as well as representatives from Sinotrans PFS. read more

The bell pepper season in Israel is looking promising, but has gotten off to a slow start. Demand for Israeli bell peppers in European markets is also rising due to heavy rain and recent damage in Spain. Avi Bar, CEO of the Israel-based exporter Mor International, commented, "The Israeli pepper season is off to a slow start." read more

In an exclusive interview with EastFruit, ShotaTsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), discusses Georgia’s strategic moves to become a top player in the blueberry industry. Tsukoshvili highlights how Georgia’s unique harvest window, expanding variety selection, and entry into European markets are reshaping the industry. With a vision for expanding cultivation into mountainous regions and tapping into processing potential, Georgia aims to secure its spot on the world’s blueberry map.

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For the first time, Dubai, UAE, received a shipment of pineapples and papayas from Bangladesh through Chattogram Port. The export was carried out by South Breeze Agro, an exporter based in Dhaka, using a reefer container on an experimental basis. The shipment was destined for Mohammed Kamal. read more

Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, signed an agreement last month with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. read more

The Cook government, as reported by reefertrends, is also investing in research and development to optimize avocado production and improve the resilience of the fruits during transportation, as well as in strengthening the state's biosecurity status to enhance market access. read more

Rockit Global has announced important changes within its global senior leadership team by introducing two new positions - General Manager China and General Manager Global Markets. read more