With the final conference held at the Oliveri Farm Estate in Motta Sant'Anastasia (Ct), the NovArancia project - technological innovations for enhancement and traceability - has been completed. The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP was among the main promoters. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which is a weighted average of spot container freight rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia, rose by 8% in the first half of June 2025, reaching $707 per 40-foot container. This increase indicates a significant change in regional shipping costs and implies read more

Sezon zbioru wiśni i innych małych owoców w pełni trwa we Włoszech. Precyzyjna, a jednocześnie nie destrukcyjna metoda jest niezbędna do określenia jakości owoców. "Nasze podejście" - mówi Enrico Turoni z firmy TR Turoni w włoskiej prowincji Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania - "to… read more

On June 16, Rosselkhoznadzor held a video conference with the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia to discuss the growing number of violations in the supply of plant products from Armenia to Russia. This information was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Previously, the Russian agency had expressed concerns about this issue. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as part of the government's initiatives to remove non-tariff barriers and protect existing market access. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as a part of the government's initiatives to dismantle non-tariff barriers and uphold existing market access. read more

Snack-sized apple company, Rockit Global, will be part of the New Zealand business delegation travelling to China with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and 27 other New Zealand exporters from June 17-20. read more

Residents of Kazakhstan recently experienced the bright colors and pleasant scents of freshly cut flowers from Yunnan province, marking a significant advancement for Yunnan's flower industry in its endeavors to penetrate international markets. From April 8 to 10, the Flora Expo Astana 2025 took place. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, was held on June 6 and expanded its international participation this year. Over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joined local participants. read more

In a move that could directly affect regional fruit and vegetable trade, Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Thailand to reopen all border checkpoints. If Thailand fails to comply, Cambodia will close its side of the border and block all entries. read more

The new Chinese garlic harvest is expected to soon arrive on the European market. Heinz Düpmann, a vegetable processor and managing director, reports that yields are approximately 15 to 20 percent higher than last year's and the quality is consistently good. read more

In Nueva Ecija, Philippines, two onion cold storage facilities, each valued at over P42 million, were inaugurated to help farmers preserve their harvests and stabilize their income. On June 10, as part of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon's High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), a... read more

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to Europe have shown significant growth in early 2024. According to data from Vietnam Customs, total exports reached $132 million from January to April, representing a 33% annual increase. Key exports include mangoes, which generated $27.6 million with a 54% increase. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition focusing on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, took place on June 6th. This year, the event saw an increase in international participation, with over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joining local attendees. read more

On June 4, 2025, Russia imported 27,900 tonnes of sweet cherries according to the Federal State Information System "Argus-Phyto," as reported by the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. This amount is 1.4 times higher than the 20,200 tonnes imported during the same period in 2024. read more

Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh's mango exports have sharply declined to just 1,321 tons, a drop of nearly 60% from the previous year. This significant difference between production and exports highlights critical systemic issues within the industry. read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

In the transport sector, LEO Global Logistics has seen full booking of its LEO Reefer Container fleet well before the start of the season, showing that customers rely on the service. Current operations have also seen LEO successfully deliver cargo via the Laos-China railway, reaching their destinations. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć dni armie Iranu i Izraela toczą ciągłe i intensywne walki. Po stronie irańskiej, jeśli chodzi o świeże produkty rolne, wpływ sytuacji jest minimalny. Jednak eksporterzy obawiają się najgorszego, gdy sytuacja szybko się eskaluje. read more