Asia & Oceania

W tym roku, BLR Airport poszerzył swoją działalność w dziedzinie uprawy kwiatów, dodając nowe destynacje takie jak Abu Zabi, Dżudda, Bejrut, Tokio, Bahrajn i Dammam. Wzrastające światowe zapotrzebowanie na świeże róże z okazji Walentynek doprowadziło do ustanowienia nowego rekordu przez BLR Airport, który przetworzył 44 miliony łodyg róż. read more

The new Eden Gold™ pear variety is thriving in orchards in major growing countries worldwide. At the same time, consumers in key European markets are increasingly enjoying this fruit. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, states, "Eden Gold pears..." read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

Since leaving the EU, the UK has been concentrating on developing its own trade policies and agreements autonomously, with the aim of improving its global trading position. These efforts are part of a wider strategy to strengthen the UK's economic resilience and global influence. read more

A fresh new player has arrived in Australia's apple market, and it's bringing attitude, flavor, and crunch like never before. Sassy, the exciting new apple variety known for its vibrant red skin, crisp texture, and perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor, is set to make a bold statement. read more

Najwcześniejszy w historii Nowej Zelandii zbiór kiwi właśnie się rozpoczął, pierwsze owoce RubyRed zostały zebrane tuż za Edgecumbe w Zatoce Fülöp. read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is adjusting its services by redeploying its largest vessels from the Asia-North Europe route. As reported by Alphaliner, MSC's 19,200 to 24,300 TEU megamax ships will be moved to the Asia-Mediterranean and Asia-West Africa trade routes. read more

On February 25, the Government of Moldova announced that India has fully opened its market for Moldovan apples. According to the official statement, on January 21, the Indian Ministry of Agriculture completed all necessary procedures and included Moldova in the list of countries permitted to export apples to India. read more

This avocado season, Israel has exported approximately 100,000 tons of avocados and expects to reach a total of around 130,000 tons by the end of the season, similar to last year. The country is continuing to increase its avocado acreage, with an additional 500 to 1,000 hectares being planted. read more

Kyrgyzstan has signed a trade agreement with Ecofruit, a major Uzbek exporter of dried fruits, to streamline exports to Europe and the Persian Gulf. Ecofruit is interested in Kyrgyz nuts and dried fruits due to their high quality and ecological purity. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Trade is supporting this partnership. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced the newest addition to its Echinacea Princess series: Princess 'Honey'. This new variety features a dense, compact growth habit, showcasing enduring honey-colored flowers that beautifully contrast with deep-green foliage that reaches the ground. Echinacea Princess 'Honey' is highly prized for its stunning appearance. read more

Mizoram has successfully exported its first consignment of Anthurium flowers to Singapore. The shipment, which included 1,008 Anthurium cut flowers, left Aizawl on Wednesday, February 26, representing a significant milestone in boosting India's floriculture export capabilities. Packed in 50... read more

The Russian market saw a 2% rise in banana prices during the week of February 18 to 24, according to Rosstat. This represents a faster growth rate compared to the previous 0.6%. Moreover, overall fruit and vegetable prices in Russia increased by 1% during the same time frame. read more

Producers of mangoes in Nashik district, India, are now venturing into European markets after successfully entering the American market last year. Alongside grapes, pomegranates, and onions, mango cultivation has become a significant part of the district's export production, leading more farmers to concentrate on producing export-quality mangoes. The Agricultural and… read more

Australasian company Te Mata Exports is closely collaborating with several Australian grape growers in the Sunraysia region, as the Australian grape harvest has commenced with promising prospects for the season. "We have encountered highly favorable growing conditions overall," said Sarah. read more

Jak już wcześniej podał EastFruit, Maroko z powodzeniem zwiększa eksport borówki amerykańskiej do krajów Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. W sezonie 2023/24 Maroko dostarczyło 610 ton świeżych borówek na rynek Singapuru i Malezji, powtarzając sukces z poprzedniego sezonu. Dodatkowo, Maroko... read more

Arrivals of Hass avocados on the European market have dropped to 3.6 million boxes. Moroccan volumes remain stable, as do those from Spain and Portugal, while arrivals from Israel are gradually declining. Volumes from Latin America are also theoretically decreasing, but due to many delays. read more

Potatoes USA has effectively increased opportunities for the export of U.S. potatoes in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This progress has been achieved through a promotional campaign funded by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) that was launched two years ago in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

New Zealand-based Zoono, a company that specializes in antimicrobial packaging, decreased its losses to USD 780,000 in the first half of the year, a significant improvement from the USD 3.54 million loss reported in the previous period. Revenue also saw an 11% increase, reaching USD 426,600. Zoono, in collaboration with OSY Group, is currently carrying out 29 trials across. read more

Asiana Airlines has received final shareholder approval to sell its cargo business to Air Incheon. This move meets a requirement set by European competition regulators for its merger with Korean Air. The deal, worth around 470 billion won ($328 million), was initially agreed upon. read more