Bangladesh adds nine potato import stations as prices drop and surplus grows
Bangladesh adds nine potato import stations as prices drop and surplus grows The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has expanded the number of customs stations for potato imports, adding nine more to facilitate the entry of potatoes from Nepal and Bhutan. This decision aims to diversify the sources of potato imports and reduce reliance on […]
“Vietnam’s Tet market: Surge in cherry sales, discounted durians, and rising banana prices”
“Vietnam’s Tet market: Surge in cherry sales, discounted durians, and rising banana prices” As Vietnam gears up for the Lunar New Year of the Snake, the Tet market dynamics present a unique set of opportunities and challenges for high-tech greenhouse growers. The demand for imported cherries has surged, with prices reaching up to 2 million […]
Egypt sees surge in food exports and imports, led by citrus
Egypt sees surge in food exports and imports, led by citrus The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has detailed a notable uptick in food exports, documenting 6,200 shipments that cumulatively weighed in at around 230,000 tons within the last week. This volume marks an upward shift of 33,000 tons from the preceding week, with participation […]
“Rising demand for compostable fresh-keeping packaging in the fresh produce market”
“Rising demand for compostable fresh-keeping packaging in the fresh produce market” The fresh produce industry is setting increasingly high standards for packaging. With growing consumer awareness of health and environmental sustainability, global regulations targeting single-use, non-degradable plastics are advancing. This shift has driven exporters and retailers toward compostable and bio-based materials, making sustainable packaging for […]
“Being able to measure 1-MCP in real time is a big game changer for our industry”
“Being able to measure 1-MCP in real time is a big game changer for our industry” To optimize the consumer experience, a significant segment of the produce industry has been focused on extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. One of the compounds often used in shelf-life extension technologies is 1-MCP as it is capable of […]
Paraguay exports first shipment of persian limes to Argentina, marking new trade milestone
Paraguay exports first shipment of persian limes to Argentina, marking new trade milestone Paraguay has embarked on a new chapter in its agricultural trade by exporting Persian limes for the first time, with a shipment of 26 tons to the Argentine market. This venture from the Concepción region has met the necessary international quality and […]
U.S. and Colombia resolve deportation standoff, averting tariffs on key exports
U.S. and Colombia resolve deportation standoff, averting tariffs on key exports In a recent development that has caught the attention of the high-tech greenhouse industry, President Donald Trump announced a series of measures against Colombia, including imposing tariffs and sanctions, following the South American country’s refusal to allow US military planes carrying deported migrants to […]
Cherry market decline, as Peruvian red grapes hit the market
Cherry market decline, as Peruvian red grapes hit the market A week before the Chinese New Year, traders are wrapping up their pre-holiday stockings. Although the fruit market remains active, foot traffic has decreased compared to last week. Chilean cherry prices stabilized after several days of increases last week but began to decline midweek, with […]
“The first part of the Peruvian mango campaign has been a nightmare and there is uncertainty for the second part”
“The first part of the Peruvian mango campaign has been a nightmare and there is uncertainty for the second part” Peru’s mango season is now reaching its halfway point. So far, it has been a difficult campaign due to the impact of drought, the increase in competition from other origins, the lack of logistical resources […]