Kenya's flower industry is currently experiencing a crisis due to the increasing conflict in the Middle East. This conflict is disrupting global air cargo routes, leading to higher freight costs, delayed shipments, and jeopardizing thousands of jobs. The industry has already suffered millions of dollars in losses, with supply chains severely impacted. read more

Global trade flows are experiencing disruptions, as numerous data sources point to significant port congestion and delays due to ongoing geopolitical events involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Over 80 percent of the world's 454 mapped ports are currently classified as being in critical status, with 60. read more

The cost inflation resulting from the Middle East conflict has led one of the top shelf-life extension specialists in the fresh produce industry to raise its prices for all products. read more

Agriculture remains one of the sectors most exposed and vulnerable to armed conflicts and energy crises. The conflict in the Middle East, with price increases of up to 60% on diesel and urea, fertilizers that are difficult to obtain, in addition to the market turbulence in electricity and gas, are having an impact. read more

Najeem Salim Rawther, the head of Falcon Trading in Oman, is currently in Brazil to explore sourcing opportunities in the fruit sector and identify new partners. Rawther is part of a delegation of 17 companies from 16 countries participating in the Export More Brazil program organized by the Brazilian Trade. read more

AgroFresh has announced a pricing adjustment due to the increasing global energy costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions that are raising operating costs across the agricultural sector. Recent events in the Middle East have led to higher oil prices and ongoing instability in global logistics. read more

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The conflict in the Middle East is putting significant strain on the fresh produce industry due to the shutdown of sea and air routes, increasing transportation and energy expenses, and export restrictions. Egyptian exporters are feeling the impact of the crisis and are unsure about how to proceed, as stated by Abdelkader Habony. read more

Growing costs related to the conflict in the Middle East are affecting supply chains of fresh products to the UK, with berry producers signaling cost pressures ahead of the upcoming summer season. The British Fruit Growers Association read more

The South African macadamia industry is adapting to evolving market conditions, driven by growing demand in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as reduced tariffs in important markets. South Africa continues to be the leading global producer of macadamia nuts, with the harvest season beginning in. read more

Ceny ropy naftowej wzrosły w ostatnich tygodniach po akcjach wojskowych z udziałem USA i Izraela w Iranie oraz zamknięciu Cieśniny Ormuz, która odpowiada za niemal 20 procent światowego zapotrzebowania na ropę. Wzrost kosztów energii skłonił przewoźników do wprowadzenia opłat związanych z paliwem. read more

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The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) has informed Philippines President Bongbong Marcos in a letter that the country could potentially lose US$200 million in revenue if the conflict in the Middle East escalates, as reported by OneNews. read more

The worsening of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East is having a significant and immediate impact on the costs of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Importers associated with Fruitimprese are sounding the alarm, reporting a general increase in logistics and energy costs. read more

The cost escalation triggered by the crisis related to the war in Iran is putting increasing pressure on the fruit and vegetable system every day. Among the sectors that are at risk of paying the highest price is the fourth range, already dealing with known structural vulnerabilities and now under immense pressure. read more

Indias onion exports are facing significant challenges due to disruptions in West Asia, including the closure of Gulf ports and sharply increasing shipping costs. This information was shared by Shvam Dhumal, the Director of Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, an onion exporter based in Nashik. "We had containers loaded on vessels sailing out in February." read more

While the South African stone fruit and grape marketing seasons in the Middle East are expected to wind down in the coming weeks, shipments of apples and pears have just begun. read more

Logistics disruptions are impacting Moldova's fruit exports to the Middle East and Asia, with producers experiencing delays and suspended shipments. Despite recent opening of regional markets like Saudi Arabia to Moldovan fruit, export flows are currently constrained. read more

The production costs explosion of up to 30% triggered by the war in Iran puts agricultural productions at risk, with double-digit price increases for fertilizers and plastic materials, making urgent EU support measures necessary to safeguard crops. This was stated by... read more

The fresh fruit and vegetable importers of Fruitimporters are drawing the attention of industry operators to the significant challenges emerging in logistics and economics, following the recent escalation of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. read more