Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of a 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for the year 2025. This initiative aims to support the export of fruits and vegetables to Russia, which remains the primary market for Uzbekistan. read more

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually supplying ALDI with 8.5 million kilograms of Cavendish bananas. Premier Fresh Australia, located in Tropical Far North Queensland, owns 517 acres of banana farming land in the Innisfail area. read more

AIPH has announced its official approval of the 17th International Flora Expo 2024. Scheduled to take place this month in India from 25 to 27 October 2024 at the NESCO Exhibition Center in Mumbai, this Expo is an International Horticultural Trade Exhibition that shines a spotlight on. read more

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is considering the idea of introducing a dedicated Shinkansen car for freight transportation, which would be a departure from the current practice of mixing passenger and freight services. The new car would not have seats in order to optimize cargo capacity. read more

Zespri has started a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a few selected stores in Belgium. The newest kiwifruit variety from Zespri, RubyRed, is now in its third year of commercial production. The fruit, grown in New Zealand, is generating a lot of excitement in the market among consumers. read more

Windermere Berry Farm, located in Whanganui, is preparing for its most anticipated season yet, with plans to start exporting to Vietnam. This move signals a new beginning for the farm, which has been owned by the Boswell family since 2011. The farm was originally established 73 years ago. read more

During a meeting with traders in Logar province, Stanikzai discussed the consequences of closing trade and transit routes to Pakistan, emphasizing the mutual reliance between the two countries. He highlighted Afghanistan's important position as a gateway for Pakistan's connections to Central Asia. Stanikzai... read more

A nowa australijska marka cytrusowa odniosła sukcesywny debiut na rynkach krajowym i międzynarodowym, z planami już na rozwinięcie się w innych liniach owoców. Premier Fresh Australia wprowadziło na rynek Emu Citrus w tym sezonie, a Menadżer Sprzedaży Międzynarodowej, Trent Gall, mówi, że owoce są produkowane pod. read more

Drugie kampania promocyjna dla jabłek Soluna jest w toku w Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie i przebiega "wyjątkowo dobrze", jak twierdzi menedżer marki Soluna, Liza Matthews z firmy TopFruit.

The second campaign for the Soluna apple is underway in Asia and the Middle East and is going “extremely well”, according to Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews of TopFruit. read more

Floward has announced that it has been selected to participate in the Ministry of Economy and Planning's (MEP) Sustainability Champions Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the support of Alsulaiman Group as its mentor, Floward will be joining other organizations such as Extra, Saudia Cargo, Johnson Controls, and Nesma in the program. read more

Według kilku rosyjskich mediów, niedawne rosyjsko-pakistańskie forum handlowo-inwestycyjne zaowocowało licz nymi umowami handlowymi. Jednakże wdrożenie tych umów okazało się wyzwaniem. Międzynarodowe sankcje nałożone na Rosję za jej inwazję na Ukrainę znacznie utrudniły... read more

Șerban Holding Group is planning to invest 62.5 million euros in two initiatives over the next four years, with support from the Agency for Rural Investment Financing (AFIR). These projects will concentrate on the processing and storage of potatoes, aiming to facilitate a smooth integration of cultivation. read more

Telangana's two main festivals, Bonalu and Bathukamma, are also floral celebrations. While various types of flowers are used, the standout is marigold. However, marigold cultivation is limited to only about 2,000 acres in Telangana, and the state mostly relies on supplies from outside sources. read more

Po przejściu poważnych powodzi i osunięć ziemi w Nepalu, stolica doświadczyła gwałtownego wzrostu cen warzyw. Zarząd ds. Rozwoju Rynku Owocowo-Warzywnego Kalimati informuje, że hurtowa cena małych pomidorów gwałtownie wzrosła w ciągu kilku dni, odzwierciedlając szerszy rynek... read more

In Bangladesh, the interim government's decision to reduce tariffs on the import of potatoes and onions on September 5 has resulted in a drop in the prices of these vegetables in local markets. According to a recent report by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission, the prices of potatoes have decreased. read more

Running low on citrus has been a common issue for exporters this year. This situation affected all markets at some point during the season, particularly in Safresco, where it was especially noticeable for the United States and China, according to Juan Greyvenstein, managing director of Safresco in South Africa. read more

With visitors from over 45 countries, Syngenta could expect a significant amount of international interest during Fields of Innovation 2024. In the fresh market, Syngenta unveiled a remarkable innovation in the vegetable section: white Romanesco. They also expanded their onion varieties with. read more

AUSVEG is continuing to stress the importance of prompt communication of testing and tracing results and information from the government to growers, as the national response to the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August is still ongoing. read more

The second Soluna™ apple season is currently happening in Asia and the Middle East, and it is progressing smoothly. All the fruits are currently being supplied from Australia by the exporter WA Farm Direct, and the export volumes are expected to increase by 15%. As fruits start becoming available from semi-commercial blocks in Europe, the global supply is expected to expand. read more

Eating fruit is known to be good for you, but today we also know that there is a fruit that can uplift your mood and vitality thanks to its properties. We are talking about the kiwi, as confirmed by a study from the University of Otago in New Zealand, published in... read more