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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Philippine banana exporters have started targeting key markets like Japan and Korea to absorb some of the excess volume usually taken up by the Middle East. read more

The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) reported that the rose sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong growth, with annual production increasing by over 15 percent due to rising global demand. This sector generates significant economic returns for small-scale farmers. read more

W obliczu trwającego konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, jaka jest ostatnia sytuacja dotycząca wpływu na światowe przesyłki owoców? "Od ostatniego tygodnia sytuacja ogólnie pozostaje stabilna. Nie zanotowaliśmy poważnych zakłóceń w przesyłkach, ale zdecydowanie panuje wyższy poziom czujności w całej branży" – powiedział Juan Gonzalez. read more

With recent projects at German wholesalers Berger & Tolls and Karl Klees, Airclima is strengthening its international ambitions. The family-run refrigeration company has completed new refrigeration installations and insulation construction there, which, according to Airclima's Kiran Cluckers,… read more

The demand for Greek apples has remained quite stable throughout the entire marketing season from autumn until now, despite the recent disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, as stated by Mr. Nikos Ntovas, Director of Zagora Agricultural Cooperative, which sells its apples under. read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the increasing oil prices are exerting pressure on the packaging materials market, causing lead times for labels to stretch to four or five weeks in some instances. Nino Venezia, the founder of Dutch Graphic Group based in the Netherlands, stated that the situation is far from ideal. read more

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CMA CGM has adjusted its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) starting from March 27, 2026, due to elevated fuel costs associated with geopolitical events in the Near and Middle East. This update comes after Advisory No. 6, which initially implemented the surcharge on March 16 in response to rising fuel prices and Brent crude. read more

The Belgian transport sector is currently facing significant challenges. Diesel prices have seen a sharp increase since the start of March 2026, influenced by recent geopolitical events in Iran. Prices have gone up by nearly 35% since early March and over 42% since January. This surge in costs is putting pressure on companies in the sector, impacting their profit margins. read more

As the 2026 citrus season is about to start, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is closely monitoring fuel availability and costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. These factors will have an impact on the upcoming citrus season, which officially starts in April. The CGA has... read more

In the dry uplands of Nellore district, a young farmer has defied conventional farming patterns by turning chrysanthemum cultivation into a profitable venture using modern techniques under a shade net. Sanagapu Chiranjeevi, an engineering graduate from Mudigedu village, abandoned a career in the private sector to pursue this innovative farming approach. read more

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Międzynarodowa sytuacja geopolityczna, szczególnie konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie, powoduje wzmożoną niestabilność cen paliw, nawozów, tworzyw sztucznych, energii i innych surowców używanych do produkcji i dystrybucji gotowych do spożycia owoców i warzyw. To spowodowało szacowane...

The international geopolitical situation, especially the conflict in the Middle East, is causing increased volatility in the prices of fuel, fertilizers, plastics, energy, and other inputs used to produce and distribute pre-packaged convenience fruits and vegetables. This has led to an estimated... read more

Logistics providers are modifying supply chains to ensure the continuous flow of food and medical supplies to Gulf markets amidst disruptions to maritime transport resulting from the conflict involving Iran. The disruptions were caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, and subsequent retaliatory actions. read more

Rynek globalnego soku pomarańczowego zwolnił, zgodnie z źródłami rynkowymi, w miarę narastania konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, co zwiększa niepewność dotyczącą zachowań konsumenckich. Po amerykańskiej i izraelskiej akcji wojskowej w Iranie pod koniec lutego, ceny energii wzrosły, z oczekiwaniami, że. read more

Nooyenskopje's kiwi harvest started four weeks ago, amid what is likely the most challenging season the emerging yellow kiwi industry has faced so far, with the Middle East being removed from the marketing options this season, or kiwis being flown there at a high cost. Back in Magoebaskloof, read more