New Zealand is currently seen as an exception in the global shipping industry, struggling with accommodating the growing size of cargo vessels at many of its ports. This issue is linked to the better fuel efficiency and lower environmental impact of larger vessels. read more

Established celery growers in New Zealand are facing an uncertain future, with ongoing reports of receiving payments that are below the cost of production for almost a year. According to Stats NZ, celery prices in July saw a 56 percent decline compared to the previous year. This situation, while read more

Local exporters in Bangladesh have reached out to several government agencies, such as the ministries of commerce and agriculture, as well as Biman Bangladesh Airlines, requesting a reduction in cargo rates and an increase in cargo space allocation for exporting fresh vegetables and fruits. read more

Rząd Australii Zachodniej inwestuje 1,2 miliona dolarów w krajowy projekt mający na celu zwiększenie produkcji wysokiej jakości owoców dla konsumentów poprzez wykorzystanie zrównoważonych i wysoce wydajnych sadów. Badania prowadzone w Instytucie Badań Ogrodniczych Manjimup rządu stanowego skupiają się na zwiększeniu produkcji jabłek... read more

Super Typhoon Yagi is approaching the city of Hong Kong, causing adjustments to the opening hours of the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica. The doors were opened an hour earlier to allow exhibitors and attendees more time to meet up, as the outlook for the day and the rest of the week remains uncertain. read more

The central Chinese province of Hunan has been assisting in the delivery of fresh flowers from Kenya to customers all across China, and even to Uzbekistan, as the country continues to increase its imports from the continent. Hunan, being one of China's most active provinces in Sino-African trade, has the capacity to import. read more

Wax apples, typically grown in the southern regions of China, are thriving in the smart agricultural greenhouses of Yangzhuang Township, Laiwu, Shandong Province. These greenhouses make use of advanced Internet of Things technology for agricultural monitoring and control to ensure precise environmental conditions. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to include the horticulture sector in its forthcoming Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which will detail emissions reduction measures from 2026 to 2030. Despite the sector's importance, the current draft does not mention it. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more

The team behind Sassy Apples is celebrating ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica after being announced as one of the four finalists in the Primary Sector Award category at the New Zealand Food Awards. read more

New Zealand-based variety development organization, Prevar, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in business this year. Established in 2004, Prevar is a joint venture between New Zealand Apples & Pears, Plant & Food Research (Plant & Food), and Apple and Pear Australia (Apal), aimed at developing and commercializing new apple and pear varieties. read more

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has proposed to the government a reduction in tariffs on onions, potatoes, and eggs to enhance the availability of these critical food items through imports. The BTTC has recommended the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to eliminate the import restrictions. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in collaboration with stakeholder institutions, has successfully obtained a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) for the Hüyük strawberry. This accomplishment increases the total number of Turkish products recognized by the EU. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has revealed that Iran's potato exports reached a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Potatoes were the fifth most exported product during this period. read more

In the first seven months of 2024, Georgia imported 7.5 times more vegetables than it exported, with $43.817 million in imports compared to $5.766 million in exports, according to the National Statistics Office of Georgia. Among the vegetables Georgia exported, the top earners were tomatoes. read more

A delegation from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea has visited Chile to assess the implementation of the agreed-upon measures for the export of blueberries to South Korea. Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, along with officials from the Agriculture and Livestock Service, participated in the evaluation. read more

On September 1, 2024, Tajikistan's grape harvest exceeded 31,000 tons, marking an elevenfold increase compared to the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The significant loss of grape plantations in the winter of 2022 due to cold weather conditions had a detrimental impact. read more

The exhibition Interfresh Eurasia will take place from the 26th to the 28th of September in Izmir, Turkiye. Interfresh Eurasia not only caters to various regions of Turkey but also acts as a central hub for the Eurasian region. General Coordinator Murat Ozer mentioned that this year, Interfresh... read more

Według EastFruit, Uzbekistan wypadł z listy największych eksporterów winogron stołowych na świecie na koniec 2023 roku. W 2022 roku Uzbekistan zajmował 9. miejsce na świecie pod względem objętości eksportu winogron, ale w 2023 roku spadł o 11 miejsc, ledwo utrzymując się na 20. miejscu. Objętość eksportu spadła. read more

Według EastFruit, Uzbekistan wypadł z listy największych eksporterów winogron na świecie pod koniec 2023 roku. W 2022 roku Uzbekistan zajmował 9. miejsce na świecie pod względem wielkości eksportu winogron, ale w 2023 roku spadł o 11 miejsc, ledwo utrzymując się na 20. pozycji. Wolumen eksportu spadł. read more