Problems related to logistics caused by the conflict in the Middle East are also impacting Ukraine, a country that is already facing numerous difficulties due to war. Volodymyr Gurzhiy, a representative of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit, stated that the situation remains highly unpredictable and challenging to navigate. read more

Two weeks ago, the main agricultural organizations in Malaga warned about potential price hikes of up to 50% in some fresh produce, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy costs. However, the increase in prices of tomatoes grown in plastic greenhouses has exceeded expectations, with prices reaching read more

The growing instability in shipping rates due to the Iran conflict is not on the same scale as the unprecedented rate hikes seen during the Covid era, reports Drewry Shipping Consultants. Data from Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight updated yesterday shows that spot ocean... read more

South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products increased by 4% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching US$2.56 billion compared to US$2.45 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Exports to the Middle East increased by 32.3% to... read more

Międzynarodowe stawki frachtu lotniczego wzrosły o nawet 95% między lutym a marcem, z powodu ograniczonej przepustowości i wyższych cen paliwa związanych z wojną w Iranie, co generuje ryzyko zbliżenia się cen do poziomów z okresu pandemii. Według Drewry Airfreight Insight, stawki z Shanghai do Dubaju wzrosły o

The international airfreight rates have surged by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has equipped fresh produce businesses in Australasia with new tools and insights to be ready and address the continued geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. read more

"We are currently halfway through the winter vegetable season. We still have most of our products available, including Swiss chard, Catalogna chicory, puntarelle, parsley, fennel, broccoli, black cabbage, Romanesco cauliflower, and turnip greens. Additionally, we are in the process of transplanting our spring and summer crops." read more

The growing instability in freight rates due to the Iran war is not on the same level as the significant increase in freight rates during the Covid era, as per analysis by Drewry Shipping Consultants. Based on the latest data from Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight updated yesterday, spot ocean rates are... read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing oil prices are causing strain on the packaging materials market, leading to extended lead times for labels, sometimes up to four or five weeks. Nino Venezia, the founder of Dutch Graphic Group based in the Netherlands, says that the situation is far from ideal. read more

The Qatif governorate is hosting the first-ever Plants and Flowers Festival, an event that promotes green living, community engagement, and sustainable practices. The festival encourages residents to cultivate home gardens and utilize available spaces for planting flowers and greenery, enhancing the urban environment. read more

The uncontrolled increase in fertilizers, diesel, plastics, and other production factors linked to the war in Iran is costing Italian agricultural companies up to 200 euros per hectare, with the main production inputs having risen by over 30% compared to the previous period. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has published its initial export crop forecasts for 2026 amidst uncertainties stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and other global events. read more

Easter vegetable deals that have reduced prices to 4p per item "don't send a positive message" at a time when many industries are bracing for significant cost hikes resulting from the Iran war and new energy standing costs. read more

Brazil's fruit export sector has, up to now, managed to avoid the full impact of increasing freight costs associated with the conflict in the Middle East, as most shipments are concentrated in the second half of the year. Although higher oil prices have raised transportation expenses in global trade, the limited export activity during this time has helped mitigate the effects on… read more

The apple harvest at Golden Bay Fruit in New Zealand's South Island started a few days later than last year. The weather has been good, and the fruit is looking very good. "The colour, quality, and skin finish are excellent," said Patrick Meikle, Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Bay Fruit. "We" read more

The war in the Middle East brings to the forefront a fragility that European agriculture has been struggling with for years: the external dependence on fertilizers. And the meeting of the Agrifish Council, held on Monday in Brussels, ended up exposing not only the urgency of the problem, but also read more

Skutki wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie stają się coraz bardziej widoczne w całym łańcuchu ogrodnictwa. Rosnące ceny energii, droższe surowce i wyższe koszty logistyczne zmuszają dostawców z całego świata do podwyższania swoich cen. Plantatorzy patrzący w przyszłość przed nadchodzącą zimą. read more

International airfreight rates have increased by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have... read more

The South African government has announced a temporary reduction of R3 (€0.15) in the fuel levies on petrol, diesel, and paraffin to provide relief to consumers and businesses affected by the price shocks due to the conflict in the Middle East. Effective from midnight yesterday, the diesel price has increased by R7.51 (€0.38). read more

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