The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected by strong winds, causing vessels to wait outside the port. As a result, some vessels chose to omit ports. read more

Australia's horticulture sector achieved its highest production value ever in 2024/25, reaching US$12.14 billion (AUS$18.21 billion), a 6% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. The total fresh export value also rose to US$2.31 billion (AUS$3.47 billion). read more

Walking around Vietnamese wholesale flower markets or retail stores, both online and offline, it's not difficult to find pots of azaleas, cymbidium orchids, phalaenopsis orchids, or bouquets of roses originating from abroad, mainly China. They are displayed alongside locally grown varieties. read more

Uzbekistan's apple sector is on the brink of a quiet revolution – one that does not involve planting new orchards, expanding farmland, or waiting years for young trees to mature. Instead, the country can significantly boost the supply of market-ready apples by optimizing existing resources. read more

Fern Ridge Fresh, with its base in Hawke's Bay, has been operating for more than 20 years. The company imports apples from various growers across New Zealand, spanning from Gisborne and Hawkes Bay in the North Island to Nelson, Canterbury, and Central Otago in the South Island. The company cultivates and exports typical. read more

Indian fresh produce exporter Anusaya Fresh has announced a new strategic expansion into commercial asparagus cultivation and export development in South India. The company's CEO, Dinesh Shinde, mentioned that they are witnessing promising initial crop cycles. Anusaya Fresh is currently collaborating with 75 progressive growers in this new venture. read more

If there is one key takeaway from Fruit Logistica Berlin, it is that mono-material packaging is becoming an increasingly important requirement. Retail chains from Northern Europe to Australia now require packaging made of one material to help consumers easily identify it. read more

Akorn Technology, an innovator in all-natural coatings and postharvest treatments for fresh fruits and vegetables, is expanding its presence in the Global South with the launch of a new venture in the UAE. This move comes after the company's recent victory in the UAE FoodTech Challenge, where it was selected from an initial pool of 1,215 participants. read more

The strajk w Zim Integrated Shipping Services zakończył się po osiągnięciu porozumienia w zasadzie między związkiem zawodowym pracowników, zarządem Zim i nabywającym przewoźnikiem Hapag-Lloyd. Ten rozwój usuwa przeszkodę dla planowanego przejęcia. Pracownicy wrócili do pracy po negocjacjach, które doprowadziły do...

The strike at Zim Integrated Shipping Services has ended following an agreement in principle between the workers' union, Zim management, and acquiring carrier Hapag-Lloyd. The development removes an obstacle to the planned takeover. Employees returned to work after negotiations led to... read more

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Pakistan's potato exports have decreased by nearly 50 percent due to the closure of the border with Afghanistan and a ban imposed by Russia, as stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. This matter was addressed during a meeting of the National Assembly. read more

Emisje gazów cieplarnianych (GHG) z zewnętrznego handlu produktami owocowymi i warzywnymi znacząco różnią się w zależności od rodzaju eksportowanych towarów i szczegółów ich transportu. Najwyższy ślad węglowy jest typowy dla produktów łatwo psujących się i zależnych od chłodzenia, takich jak果物や野菜の外国貿易における温室効果ガス（GHG）排出量は、輸送方法や輸送方法によって大きく異なります。最も大きな炭素フットプリントは、腐りやすい製品や冷蔵が必要な製品に特有です——例えば、 read more

Taiwan has received approval to export jujubes, dragon fruit, and lychees to the European Union, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency was formally notified of this decision on Thursday, and the approval is now in immediate effect. read more

Władze Madagaskaru ds. zwalczania korupcji wydały międzynarodowy nakaz aresztowania dla biznesmena Maminiaina Ravatomanga w związku z rzekomym oszustwem związanym z eksportem liczi. Nakaz ten dotyczy Ravatomangi, znanego jako "Mamy", gdy śledczy badają to, co lokalne media opisują jako... read more

Dar Abu Abdullah, a Jordanian NGO, is distinguished among fresh produce exporters for being a non-profit organization. Kareem Alkhas, the deputy director general, explains the organization's activities: "Dar Abu Abdullah works in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, covering everything from food production... read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the government to enhance the draft legislation that is set to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). They have warned that without improvements, the new framework could create difficulties for growers in producing fruits and vegetables. HortNZ chief executive Kate Scott emphasized the importance of ensuring that the new legislation supports the horticulture sector. read more

The Australian achacha season usually runs from January to March, but this year it is running a little later than usual. The world's first commercial achacha plantation was established in 2003 in North Queensland, with fruit appearing in 2009. Every year, the fruit's popularity is rising. read more

The Indian mango season is expected to have high volumes this year, according to Kartik Sakhiya, the founder of Akshar Agri Exports based in Gujarat, India. He anticipates that the season will start in mid-March with the early Alphonso mangoes from Maharashtra. Sakhiya also mentioned that the supply will be controlled with a gradual harvesting process. read more