Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased by 6 percent in the first half of December, reaching US$709 per 40ft container. The index is a weighted average of spot freight rates across 18 major intra-Asia trade routes and is currently 24 percent lower year on year. Drewry expects read more

As I conclude a highly successful trade mission that connected Egyptian fruit and vegetable exporters with markets in Singapore and Malaysia, my mind is preoccupied with the future of Egypt's thriving produce industry. Despite its current success, there are potential challenges on the horizon that warrant serious consideration. This blog is dedicated to exploring and addressing these pressing issues. read more

Inside New Zealand's busiest supermarket this Christmas, Foodstuffs North Island reported: "Several months ago, in the middle of winter, the team at PAK'nSAVE Wairau were already talking about Christmas. Not the presents or the pavlova, but the extraordinary task of keeping New Zealand's busiest... read more

After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, HAWE is now operating at full capacity once again on the new cultivation system for Sun Sing Garden in Taiwan. HAWE is constructing a multilayer container system for the comprehensive propagation of young plants. The installation will be completed as scheduled. read more

The Malaysian durian industry is being urged to enhance the protection of its varieties by registering them for intellectual property rights locally and internationally. This comes as concerns arise regarding the origin, naming rights, and use of Malaysian durians overseas. The Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) is playing a key role in this effort. read more

The ornamental plant growers in Korukoy have been affected by the emergency action plan put in place by the Drought Mitigation Commission, led by Yalova Governor Dr. Hulya Kaya. As per the plan, growers will have access to water three days a week, while it will be cut off for the remaining four days. read more

Fruit packing company Seeka, based in New Zealand, anticipates achieving a record profit in 2025 due to the exceptional performance of this year's kiwifruit campaign and other segments of its business surpassing expectations. read more

The annual Cherry Auction in Perth witnessed intense bidding among leaders in Western Australia's fruit and vegetable industry, with the first cherries of the summer fetching a price of A$60,000. read more

Przemysł wiśniowy w Australii kontynuuje swoje przedsezonowe działania promocyjne na rynkach eksportowych w Azji, z dodatkowymi uruchomieniami sezonu w Hongkongu i Chinach kontynentalnych. read more

Bloom Fresh has won a ruling by China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) which has upheld an earlier administrative penalty decision made by the Binchuan Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. read more

Ceny cebuli w Bangladeszu pozostały wysokie pomimo zezwolenia rządu na import z Indii w celu ograniczenia rosnących kosztów. W ciągu ostatnich sześciu dni cebula napływała codziennie przez porty lądowe, ale ceny detaliczne prawie się nie zmieniły. W ramach działań mających na celu stabilizację rynku, rząd... read more

Wholesale sales of potatoes and other key vegetables, commonly known as the "borscht set," decreased by approximately 25-30% in Moldova this autumn, despite stable or decreasing prices, as reported by Logos Press. Market operators faced challenges in selling carrots at 4-4.5 lei/kg. read more

Economic Forum in Vietnam, highlighting the significant growth in passion fruit exports from the country. read more

W zeszłym roku Australia importowała kwiaty cięte o wartości 76 milionów dolarów, co stanowi połowę sprzedanych w całym kraju. Zanim są one przewożone z krajów takich jak Kenia, Ekwador i Kolumbia, łodygi są moczone w herbicydzie glifosat. Proces ten, zwany dewitalizacją, zapobiega read more

SPAR China's partner is modernizing its store portfolio. In northern China, SPAR Shandong is opening modernized and renovated SPAR supermarkets throughout the region. The recently renovated SPAR Shandong Supermarket at Shouguang Wanda Plaza has reopened for customers. read more

From January to October, Georgia imported 21,110 tons of tomatoes worth USD 15 million. According to official statistics, the value of imported tomatoes rose by 8.3% year-on-year, while import volumes decreased by 6%. The average import price also increased: Whereas one kilogram of imported read more

With Christmas approaching, farmers have started selling festive poinsettias. However, they mentioned that this year's production of the plants was down by 30% due to a warm winter and pests. Last week, Huang Yi-pin, a member of the Tainan Gueiren District Farmer Association, stated that multiple poinsettia cultivars were affected. read more

Operating controlled-environment agriculture in Lebanon involves planning for instability. This includes dealing with frequent power outages, high summer temperatures, winter cold spells, limited water availability, and interruptions in supply chains. Wamhiba Hydroponic Farms has addressed these challenges by constructing read more

Afghan and Iranian apples are performing well in the Indian market this season, according to Mr. Kamaruddeen, managing director of Aeden Fruits. He stated, "The market for imported apples in India consistently grows each year. Currently, Afghan apples are dominating the market, as they are highly favored." read more

Huanglongbing continues to be a significant challenge for sweet orange production in tropical and subtropical regions, impacting orchard productivity and sustainability in the long term. The disease is caused by the bacterium 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' and is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. read more