Uzbek Torpedo and Obi-Navvot melons debut in Sweden

According to EastFruit, even with a decrease in melon acreage expected in Uzbekistan by 2025, exports of the fruit continue to expand. Recently, FERGANA EXIM AGRO successfully shipped fresh melons to Sweden, marking two deliveries of the “Torpedo” and “Obi-Navvot” varieties. Notably, the first batch reached Stockholm after a two-week journey with no quality loss, […]

Cold summer delays Estonian strawberry season

Estonia’s cold and rainy summer has impacted strawberry growers, causing a delayed picking season. Traditionally ripe by June, this year’s yield reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. According to local sellers, Estonia’s market remains stocked, with prices around €6.90 per kilo, with expectations for increases coming in August. Tiina Urm of Tontoli berry farm highlighted […]

APEDA boosts Malda mango exports

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) held a session in Malda’s English Bazaar to enhance market access for Malda mangoes. Farmers, exporters, and stakeholders participated in discussions on supply chain improvements. Held at the KVK Conference Room, CISH Campus, it included officials from APEDA, leading exporters, NABARD, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Farmer […]

Robot dogs and drones speed up plum logistics

In the orchards of Quchi Township, Wushan County, southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, the integration of high-tech solutions for plum logistics is underway. Villagers engage in plum harvest activities where robot dogs are utilized for efficient in-field transfer of produce. Following the harvest, a black robot dog transports a basket of fresh plums directly to a […]

Onion Tech Alliance marks 10 years of collaboration

Ten years ago, three Dutch agribusinesses—Eqraft, Modesta, and Symach—formed a strategic partnership to streamline onion processing by integrating their respective areas of expertise. Eqraft focuses on processing line technology, Modesta handles dust extraction and waste management, and Symach provides palletizing solutions. Together, they operate under the Onion Tech Alliance (OTA), delivering coordinated factory systems for […]

Hortifrut begins 2025 Peru blueberry exports to China

Hortifrut has launched its 2025–2026 blueberry season with the first shipment from Peru to China. The container, carrying 6.75 tons of fresh blueberries, departed from the Port of Chancay and is expected to arrive in Shanghai on July 30. The use of the Port of Chancay, now in its second year for Hortifrut’s Asia-bound exports, […]

LEO rail boosts durian exports

In the transport sector, LEO Global Logistics experienced complete booking of its LEO Reefer Container fleet well ahead of the season start, indicating customer reliance on the service. Present operations have seen LEO execute cargo deliveries via the Laos-China railway, achieving destinations in under two weeks and steadily retrieving empty containers to prepare for subsequent […]