Russia has introduced temporary restrictions on the import of various fruit and vegetable products from Kazakhstan, citing issues related to food safety. The decision, as reported by East Fruit, follows the recent blocking of shipments of fresh products to Russia from Kazakhstan. read more

"Asia Express Food has recently introduced 'Semi Husked Coconut' to its product line in response to market demand. Also referred to as 'Pooja,' this coconut variety is highly sought after in the South Asian market and is sourced directly from India," Marinus van der Weerd stated. "We receive weekly shipments of this product." read more

In the previous campaign, the company sent a container of persimmons to China, a project that requires a high level of expertise starting from the field, as we are dealing with a delicate product that undergoes a very long transportation process.

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The floriculture industry in the Chikkamagaluru district has been greatly affected by the recent rainfall and the conclusion of the Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami celebrations. The demand for flowers has dropped significantly, and supplies from Bengaluru have been reduced, causing difficulties for vendors and growers. read more

Blue Whale took advantage of the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid to showcase the different varieties of apples and pears that the cooperative produces. Among them was the Kissabel®, an apple resulting from a natural hybridization between the Gala and original Georgian varieties. This is amazing. read more

Post-harvest handling and quality control problems have been recognized as major obstacles in exporting durians, especially to China. Emmanuel Belviz, the president of the Davao City Durian Industry Council (DCDIC), addressed these issues during the Business Matters media forum. read more

During the India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was humorously caught eating papaya on live TV. When the camera zoomed in on him, Shukla quickly put his fork down, trying to act as if nothing had happened, even keeping food in his mouth without chewing until... read more

The governor's office of the Taliban in Kandahar has reported that the region has exported around 23,000 tons of grapes and 7,000 tons of figs this year. The main destinations for grape exports have been India and Pakistan. The figs were exported over the last two months. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy ceny bananów w Rosji spadły z 1,66 do 1,24 dolara za kilogram z powodu malejącego popytu. Jednakże ten spadek jest tymczasowy, a ceny mają wzrosnąć w ciągu następnego miesiąca. Głównym powodem obecnej sytuacji są wyzwania w Ekwadorze, głównym dostawcy bananów do Rosji. read more

A labor strike started by cargo transport workers at Chittagong, Bangladesh's busiest and largest seaport, has caused operational disruptions since Oct. 22. The workers are demanding that employers provide them with identity cards. The strike is scheduled to end by 06:00 on Oct. 23. read more

W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Producer Natagri was among a delegation of Lebanese companies that had to cancel its participation in the Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid due to Israeli airstrikes affecting a significant portion of the country. read more

The New Zealand apple company Rockit Global has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for the Kung Fu Panda Franchise from DreamWorks Animation. read more

"The decision was made because the responsible Kazakh authorities failed to take measures to ensure the phytosanitary safety of products on Russian territory," Rosselkhoznadzor stated last week. The regulatory authority shared." read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

As Dashain comes to an end, Nepalis are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Tihar, a festival marked primarily by flowers and lights. During Tihar, it is tradition for sisters to decorate their brothers with garlands and perform the Bhai Tika ceremony. With Tihar approaching, there is a noticeable increase in demand. read more

Carl van de Wiel from Agro Centre Holland notes that the demand for red onions is currently very low. "However, this is normal for this time of year, as it is still early in the season. Trade only picked up when India imposed an export ban, allowing for increased activity during this period. This situation is different for yellow onions." read more

Pierwsza dostawa świeżych bananów z Laosu dotarła do Pekinu, stanowiąc kamień milowy w systemie logistyki łańcucha zimnego kolei chińsko-laotańskiej. Przesyłka, przewożona przez pierwszy międzynarodowy pociąg zimnego łańcucha kolejowego, podkreśla potencjał tej linii kolejowej do zwiększenia handlu regionalnego i współpracy.

The first shipment of fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing, marking a milestone in the China-Laos Railway's cold-chain logistics system. The shipment, carried by the railway's first international cold-chain train, highlights the railway's potential to boost regional trade and cooperation. read more

The air is filled with excitement as an auction begins at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Kunming, Yunnan province, located in Southwest China. Giant screens flash with the rhythm of the market, showing the constantly fluctuating prices of freshly-cut flowers. Auctioneers swiftly... read more

BerryQuest International 2025, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, is thrilled to reveal that renowned leadership expert and Antarctic expedition leader Rachael Robertson will be joining as a keynote speaker. The conference is scheduled to be held in Hobart from 24-27 February. read more