SVG Ventures | Thrive has announced a US$500,000 investment in Calgary-based Cellar Insights through the SVG Ventures Pioneer Fund. The funding will be used to support the further development and commercial rollout of the company’s remote monitoring technology for potato storage facilities. Cellar Insights develops a smart storage monitoring system designed for use by growers, […]
Aldi to digitize Asian supply chain operationsA global discount grocery giant is centralizing and automating key supply chain workflows in Asia. Aldi plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which manages the retailer’s international Asian markets. The company’s Aldi South Group sourcing operation, headquartered at a global […]
Azerbaijan exported 172,864 tonnes of tomatoes in 2025, an 18.7% increase compared with 2024, according to the State Customs Committee. Export revenues from tomatoes totaled USD 192.5 million, up 9.7% year-on-year. Tomatoes accounted for 0.77% of Azerbaijan’s total exports, compared with 0.66% in 2024. In addition, Azerbaijan exported shelled hazelnuts worth USD 169.9 million in […]
Uzbekistan increased exports of fruit and vegetables in 2025, according to final data released by the national statistics authority. Total shipments of fresh produce exceeded 2.1 million tonnes during the year. Export revenues from fruit and vegetable supplies surpassed USD 2.1 billion. Compared with 2024, the physical volume of exports grew by 6.2%. At the […]
The global citrus market is undergoing a phase of adjustment, with Asia becoming more influential. A recent USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report notes that China has transitioned from a major regional producer to a global supplier, extending its commercial footprint beyond its borders. The scale of its production supports this approach. In 2024, China produced […]
Daun Penh Agrico, a Cambodian subsidiary of Thaco Agri, has listed its bonds on the Cambodia Securities Exchange after raising US$50 million in the first tranche of a planned US$100 million program. The proceeds will be used to develop 7,376 hectares in Ratanakkiri province into a production and export base for bananas, mangoes, and pineapples. […]
“The Chilean cherry season began 7 to 10 days earlier than usual, depending on the region and variety, with volumes significantly lower than the record 125 million boxes exported last year. This season, the focus was on avoiding forcing fruit that didn’t meet quality standards, especially for long-distance sea transportation,” said Haydelin Hoffmann, Greenex’s commercial […]
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