Taliban officials have passed on a message from the Pakistani Consul General and Commercial Attaché in Herat, indicating that Pakistan is planning to reduce the customs tariff for Afghanistan's fresh fruits and vegetables to zero. This change will specifically benefit Afghan pomegranates, grapes, read more

With the Dasara festivities approaching its peak with Ayudha puja and Vijayadashami, the prices of flowers and fruits in Bengaluru have dramatically increased. Jasmine is now being sold at Rs 1,200 per kg and Kanakambara (Crossandra) at Rs 1,500 per kg, up from Rs 400 per kg and Rs 350 per kg, respectively. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, following Kazakhstan's ban on the export of apples from the country, Belarus has recently implemented a similar ban. This ban also applies to exports to Russia. In addition to apples, onions and white cabbage are also restricted from being exported. read more

Representatives from Bikurei Sadeh, a leading logistics company from Israel, recently visited Tbilisi to explore potential collaborations with Georgia for importing fruits and vegetables. The company is currently assessing Georgia's agricultural capabilities and has begun discussions. read more

Australia: Coles opens its second world-class automated customer fulfilment centre in time for ChristmasColes has reached a significant milestone in its technology-driven supply chain innovation journey with the recent opening of its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in New South Wales, just in time for Christmas. read more

Westfalia Fruit organized a ceremony at Huizhan Market in Shanghai today to celebrate the arrival of South Africa’s inaugural avocado export shipment to China. read more

This milestone marks a significant expansion of the company's global presence and highlights its commitment to quality and sustainability in the avocado industry. This success not only strengthens Westfalia Fruit's presence in one of the largest economies in the world, but also underscores its dedication to quality and sustainability. read more

Shipping lines Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided not to resume operations in the Red Sea anytime soon. Instead, they plan to gradually introduce a new network of vessels and services from Europe to Asia via southern Africa. read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Potatoes New Zealand, Kate Trufitt, sektor ziemniaków stoi w obliczu wyzwań, w tym zmian regulacyjnych i potrzeby uzyskania uczciwych zwrotów. Trufitt podkreśla znaczenie uznania zintegrowanej natury uprawy ziemniaków w ramach szerszych systemów rolniczych. read more

Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced that active preparations are underway for the practical implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. This new railway corridor will serve as a southern extension of the Eurasian continental bridge, providing access. read more

The Israeli economy is currently facing challenges due to ongoing conflicts on multiple fronts that have persisted for over a year. This has resulted in a 3.4% depreciation of the shekel against the dollar. The Bank of Israel is expected to keep its interest rate at 4.5% for the sixth consecutive time, citing inflationary pressures as a key factor. read more

Australian agricultural investment manager GO.FARM has acquired the Dellapool Aggregation in Narrandera, New South Wales, and Sandmount North in Katunga, Victoria, with a total investment of A$150 million (US$101.3 million). This acquisition was supported by Qantas Super. read more

In Sunsari district in Nepal, a local banana farmer named Binod Mehata from Inaruwa-4 faced a setback due to flooding caused by the monsoon. Mehata had invested Rs 800,000 in cultivating bananas on two bighas of land and was expecting revenues of up to Rs 1.2 million during the Chhath festival. read more

A passion for bulbs has turned into a lifelong love affair for a Northland family. Kayne Gravatt launched Bulbs Direct with his parents Wayne and Jean a decade ago and the business has grown so much it is now one of the largest bulb producers and online distributors in New Zealand. "Mum and Dad read more

In the first nine months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 127,000 tons of citrus fruits, as reported by an analysis conducted by the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Agriculture. The department further stated that out of this total citrus import, 11,500 tons were... read more

In India, the mango export sector has been using radiation processing to meet international phytosanitary standards, allowing access to markets like the USA. Since exports resumed in 2007 with the opening of the KRUSHAK irradiation facility, there has been a steady increase in exports, with... read more

W Singapurze pojawiły się raporty o sprzedawcach durianów fałszujących etykiety produktów, w szczególności odmiany znanej jako "Tupai King", która została pomylona z wysoko cenionym "Mao Shan Wang" ze względu na mylne oznakowanie. Mao Shan Wang, znany z kremowej konsystencji i słodko-gorzkiego smaku. read more

As Israel grapples with the continuing conflict known as the War of Iron Swords, its economic impact is greatly affecting food security, especially during the Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot holidays. Recent reports from Leket and BDO show a significant increase in food prices, with fruits and vegetables seeing a 9% rise. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and fresh fruit, has sent its first shipment of avocados from South Africa to China. On October 8, 2024, the initial container of South African avocados from Westfalia Fruit arrived in Shanghai, where Shanghai Customs conducted the necessary procedures. read more

Przemysł melonowy w Australii twierdzi, że niedawna wizyta w Stanach Zjednoczonych pokazała, że istnieje ogromna możliwość współpracy z producentami i liderami z zagranicy. Melons Australia poprowadziło Wycieczkę Studialną USA, która zbiegła się z Tygodniem Nasion w Davis, Kalifornia i Dyrektor Generalny. read more