The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has revised the list of goods subject to VAT based on a fixed tax base, highlighting items with potential risks. This update was made in response to input from businesses that import products from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). read more

The value of Vietnam's durian exports reached a record of US$3.33 billion in the first ten months of this year, representing a 10.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the local news agency VietnamPlus citing customs data. read more

By week 47, Chile had exported 3,403 tons of blueberries, which is a 34 percent increase compared to the 2024/25 season, and represents 3.7 percent of the projected total. This growth is attributed to an earlier harvest and strategic decisions to target markets with high demand. Asia has emerged as the primary destination for Chilean blueberry exports. read more

South Africa achieved a 28% year-on-year increase in its agricultural exports, leading to a trade surplus of US$2.7 billion, according to Wolfe Braude, head of the Agbiz Fruit Desk, who shared this information with the media this morning. The growth in demand for imports has been highly advantageous for South Africa, and he believes that the country's... read more

South African mangoes are experiencing a delayed season this year due to heavy and untimely rains, leading to increased costs and reduced demand in the Indian market, according to Vijay Varghese of the fresh produce importing company FruitCaddy Inc. The usual season, which runs from mid-October to January-February, has been affected by the weather conditions. read more

The Ministry of Economy and Finance in Cambodia has approved the extension of preferential tax incentives for agricultural businesses until the end of 2027. This decision builds on existing measures that were already in place for 2025. The aim of this policy is to promote agricultural production and sustain favorable operating conditions for these enterprises. read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming one of the major global providers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The country's export growth is being fueled by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as seasonal shortages in other competing regions. read more

DiMuto and Great Giant Foods (GGF) have entered into a strategic agreement to develop and implement DiMuto's Farm App within GGF's operations. The partnership aims to facilitate the digitization of agricultural processes in Indonesia by integrating the Farm App with DiMuto's Trade platform. read more

Od 25 do 28 listopada, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences i Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences wspólnie zorganizowały Międzynarodową Konferencję nt. Innowacji i Współpracy w Hodowli Kwiatów oraz Rozwoju Przemysłowego w Hanoi, w Wietnamie. Wśród głównych uczestników byli Nguyen Do Anh. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 7% to $1,927 per 40ft container after three weeks of decline, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. After reaching their lowest levels since January 2025 due to three weeks of consecutive drops, rates on the read more

Fruitful Ventures is consolidating its European trading activities under one structure from 1 January 2026. Freshpride's European operations will shift to Olympic Fruit, allowing Freshpride to focus on Asia, the Middle East, and other overseas regions, while Olympic Fruit continues its work in Europe. read more

The Gulf market is one of the most competitive in the fresh produce sector, with many major origins geographically close by, such as Egypt, India, Pakistan, and East African countries, in addition to other origins on three continents that regularly supply Gulf countries with fruit. Despite this read more

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Fruitnet has revealed the schedule for Fresh Produce India 2026, taking place in Mumbai on 16-17 April. The event will focus on exploring opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic markets for fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports have exceeded $7.8 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing the total for the entire previous year. read more

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA), in collaboration with Austrade, launched the 2024/25 Australian cherry season with an exclusive event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. read more

The Jetbest Group has moved 8,246 tonnes in two months, which amounts to more than 3.3 million units of fruit and vegetables being transported through markets, wholesalers, retailers, and Australian homes between September 15 and November 9, 2025. Papaya is currently the standout, with 288,966. read more

Arriving in Italy in 2012, the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is now one of the main threats to fruit farming in Northern Italy. With damages that in some crops can exceed 50% of production, the management of this invasive insect requires innovative solutions capable of read more