Novem’s purchase of BC Tree Fruits facility to ensure that the apple harvest is not lost in British Columbia

Novem has signed a contract for the purchase of BC Tree Fruits’ largest controlled climate storage facility for cold chain located in Kelowna, B.C. In the event of closing the deal, Novem will lease the facility as an emergency plan so that the tree-fruit industry can to protect up to 25 millions of pounds of […]

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The reason Nigeria has a small profit margin from the trade in onions

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has voiced concern about the small profits that are derived from onion sales in Nigeria even though it’s one of the top producers in Africa. Nigeria produces over 2 million tonnes of onions every year. However, the majority of them are sold in uncooked form. This is the primary […]

Vietnam has seen a rise in the number of revenue from exports of fruits thanks to improved market access

Exports from Vietnam’s fruit industry amounted to 4.63 billion dollars during the initial eight months of 2024. This is an increase of 30.6 percentage increase over last year’s figures, fueled by the opening of several major markets. The industry of fruit in Vietnam has experienced positive growth this year, including the introduction of pomelos to […]

Prices for fruits and vegetables rise in Bengaluru because of Ganesha festival.

In Bengaluru The anticipation of the festival Gowri-Ganesha has caused a spike in costs of flowers, vegetables and other fruit. The Gowri-Ganesha festival, which is scheduled to take place on between September 6 and 7 is accompanied by a significant rise in the price of these items. In particular, certain vegetables like capsicum and brinjal […]

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Growers of bananas call for a an agreement on trade between the Philippines and South Korea to ensure market access

The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) is calling for the Philippines Senate to approve an Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. The move will eliminate the ban on bananas and thus increasing export possibilities and reducing the effects of Panama disease on the production level. In the Senate Foreign Relations […]

Indonesian fruit-pickers have reported debt concerns in the wake of UK agricultural employment ends in the early morning

An group of Indonesian workers have reported problems with finances following their time on the UK farm came to an end early due to not meeting objectives. They had travelled into in the United Kingdom under the seasonal worker program, which permits foreigners to get 6-month work visas to do agricultural work. Abdul”Abdul,” a pseudonym […]

Rates for freight can fluctuate with changes in the market

This week the Drewry’s World Container Index dropped 8 percent to $4,775 for a 40-foot container. The most current Drewry WCI composite index, that is worth $4,775 per 40-foot tin, is 236% higher than the typical 2019 (pre-pandemic) rate of $1420 however 54% less than the previous pandemic’s highest of $10,377 that was reported on […]