Asia & Oceania

In response to the current security situation in the Middle East, we would like to inform our customers about our inland cargo solutions to Iraq. Our Tiger and Phoenix services provide competitive transit times for cargo from Asia to Turkey. Additionally, we offer support for merchants and are inspired to enhance our services further. read more

Wzrost eksportu mrożonych owoców z Kirgistanu był znaczący w 2025 roku, przy całkowitej wysyłce sięgającej 6 909 ton o wartości 20,85 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 2 252 ton o wartości 3,84 miliona dolarów w 2024 roku, według danych Komitetu Statystycznego. Rosja pozostała największym odbiorcą. read more

Z okazji Dnia Kobiet, Kirgistan odnotował sezonowy wzrost importu świeżych kwiatów. Według serwisu prasowego Państwowej Służby Celnego Kirgistanu, do kraju dostarczono już ponad 4 miliony kwiatów. Od początku lutego było to 4,07 miliona. read more

Konflikt w Iranie ma poważne konsekwencje dla międzynarodowego sektora transportu, wpływając na włoskich i europejskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw. Riccardo Martini, dyrektor generalny firmy DCS Tramaco, włoskiej firmy specjalizującej się w transporcie produktów rolno-spożywczych drogą morską, opisuje obecną sytuację. read more

Bangladeshi wholesalers are showing a preference for Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, and paper bag Fuji apples in sizes 138-198 due to their vibrant color and unique taste, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer operating in Bangladesh and Poland. "Royal Gala from South read more

"The situation in Dubai is not as serious as portrayed by the Italian media. We feel reassured by the country's anti-missile defenses, even though we cannot have the same peace of mind as before. Contrary to some beliefs, there are no bombings here, as the Iranian targets are the American bases located at." read more

Bananas—the most widely consumed fruit in the world and loved by young and old alike—are under growing pressure. Black Sigatoka, Moko, and, above all, Panama disease are the biggest threats. The latter in particular is wreaking havoc on banana production. A Better Choice (ABC) aims to tackle this issue. read more

As India prepares for the 2026 mango season, growers and exporters are encountering a complex combination of challenges and opportunities. Yashraj Phatak, a third-generation alphonso farmer, Director at ShivKonkan Farmer Producer Company, and Partner at Shreevali Agro, provides insights from the orchard level: "We are based in" read more

Nowe przesyłki orzechów i daktyli z USA na Bliski Wschód zostały w dużej mierze zatrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. „W niedzielę rano dowiedzieliśmy się o nakazie schronienia się na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane” - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

The recent US-Israel strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation targeting multiple countries in the region since the weekend are causing major disruptions to logistics in the area. These disruptions could have a broader impact if the conflict continues to escalate. read more

The orchid market in Russia is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

As India secures comprehensive trade agreements with key global partners, policymakers are optimistic that high-value agriculture can drive the country's next export boom. However, farmers in rose-growing villages in the south claim that the prospect of accessing export markets is still a long way off despite the promising headlines. read more

Przed świętami Bożego Narodzenia, Australia Południowa miała doskonałe warunki do wzrostu ziemniaków. Niestety, doprowadziło to do nadmiernego dostaw w sezonie 2026 dla świeżych ziemniaków, jednakże dla sadzeniaków, które zaczynają być zbierane, plantatorzy zauważają małe bulwy i zmniejszone plony. "Na końcu" read more

Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits, stated that there is a high level of uncertainty in the Indian citrus market. Importers are holding onto their stocks in anticipation of higher prices in the future. He mentioned that currently, there is adequate availability of Egyptian citrus in the Indian market. read more

Lipman Family Farms is pleased to announce the addition of José Manuel Madero Garza to its Board of Directors. With extensive leadership experience spanning the United States, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, Madero will play a key role in enhancing the company's operations as a fourth-generation, family-owned produce company. read more

New Forests, a global investment manager specializing in nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, announced today that its Australia New Zealand Landscapes and Forestry Fund (ANZLAFF) has acquired a portfolio of premium macadamia orchards and land aggregation in the Bundaberg region of… read more

Nutrano Produce Group has announced that Tommy Braybrook, the farm manager of the Sunwest property in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, has been named the winner of the 2026 Citrus Australia Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes leadership and innovation among citrus growers across Australia. read more

Russia's orchid market is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

The Selenella Consortium - Italian Quality Potato - renews its collaboration with the Cineteca di Bologna by supporting the exhibition "Viva Varda. Cinema is a woman" and, in particular, the installation Patatutopia, hosted at the Galleria Il Modernissimo. read more

Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reports on the implementation of scientific projects aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector. Current work focuses on updating crop varieties and adapting them to changing climatic conditions across… read more