After Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, under the leadership of President Maia Sandu, has severed relations with Russia and is seeking EU membership as a strategic necessity for its economic survival. read more

Logistics experts say that the trade of fresh produce through the Suez Canal is not expected to reach the levels seen before the recent conflict in the region, even with the ceasefire deal signed between Israel and Hamas. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company has reportedly enhanced its India-Africa Service, which provides refrigerated cargo connections between West and South Africa, the Gulf, and India. read more

As 2025 begins, the fresh fruit trade in China is eagerly preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year (LNY) holiday sales season. Despite a sluggish economy, there are encouraging signs that the market will improve for the Year of the Snake. read more

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has been detected at a tomato glasshouse facility in Victoria in seedlings recently transferred from South Australia. read more

In 2024, Russia decreased its exports of fruits, nuts, and vegetables to the European Union by three times compared to 2023, according to Eurostat data. From January to November, the EU imported these goods from Russia worth €121.1 million, which is 2.8 times less than during the same period in 2023. read more

In order to stabilize domestic potato prices, Kazakhstan's Interdepartmental Commission on Trade Affairs decided on January 18, 2025, to impose a six-month ban on potato exports. The decision follows a market analysis conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Trade. read more

On Monday, January 13th, Syngenta Flowers opened their doors at the Syngenta Flowers Grower Event in Pune to dozens of flower growers. "Uplifted with the positive spirits of Makar Sankranti celebrations that coincided with the three-day event, growers entered the flower show to be amazed by the. read more

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Pakistan is famous for its vibrant red roses, especially in dried form, but its international presence in the fresh-cut flower market is still limited. In 2023, Pakistan exported 386,862 kilograms of fresh-cut flowers and buds worth $693,460, according to the World Integrated Trade Solution. read more

Market activity in Eastern Europe and Central Asia continued to increase during the previous week, while prices for fruits and vegetables have mostly declined. read more

The Russian Federation has lifted temporary restrictions on the import of tomatoes from Kazakhstan, as reported by the Committee for State Inspection in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan. This decision follows an analysis conducted by the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

W 2024 roku eksport rosyjskich owoców, orzechów i warzyw do Unii Europejskiej doświadczył znacznego spadku, o czym informuje Eurostat. Całkowita wartość tych produktów eksportowych od stycznia do listopada 2024 roku wyniosła 121,1 miliona euro, oznaczając 2,8-krotny spadek w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2023 roku. Warzywa... read more

In 1992, Lamb Weston, an American processed food company, began importing frozen French Fries (FF) into India, targeting luxury hotels. Canadian multinational McCain Foods entered the Indian market in 1996 as the exclusive supplier to McDonald's, making its first appearance in the country. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 33,050.9 tons of bananas worth $24.2 million, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2023 when imports totaled 25,725.4 tons at a value of $16.8 million. read more

Po wprowadzeniu przez Chiny bardziej restrykcyjnych standardów inspekcji, w tym wymogu przeprowadzania testów na Auraminę O, wietnamscy eksporterzy durianów napotkali trudności. Firma Anh Thu Dak Lak Co., Ltd. musiała wycofać 10 kontenerów, w sumie 170 ton durianów, z powodu niezgodności z wymaganiami. read more

The company Botanicoir is celebrating its 20th year of business this year, specializing in the production of coconut substrates. Their operations are carried out in several locations in Sri Lanka. This country ranks 4th in the world in coconut production, harvesting 3 billion coconuts per year. read more

Spain has fallen out of the top 10 as it was overtaken by Egypt, Indonesia, and Ukraine, according to Faostat. read more

Chile's cherry industry is once again being urged to pursue greater market diversification following a significant drop in prices on the Chinese market. This year's record shipment volume has led to a 50% decrease in prices just before the Chinese New Year festival. read more

New Zealand is expected to produce approximately 7 million trays of avocados this season, a significant increase from the 5 million trays harvested last year, according to the New Zealand Avocado industry organization. read more