Post-harvest losses for fruit in Brazil have reached 30%.
Post-harvest losses in Brazil reach around 30 percent for fruit and 35 percent for vegetables, according to research by Embrapa. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, including

South Africa and the Netherlands are focusing on reducing food losses in the fruit export chain.
Food loss in South Africa's fruit sector is affecting both domestic supply chains and exports to Europe, with cold-chain disruptions, transport delays, and port congestion reducing fruit quality

"Pierwsze greckie arbuzie sprzedają się mocno"
The first Greek watermelons were unloaded at Fruta Rosa International this week. "These Samanta watermelons have arrived at an excellent time. Due to the hot weather, demand is extremely high,"

American producers who ship goods are dealing with increasing costs for refrigerated containers and maritime shipping.
Vegetable shippers in the U.S. are experiencing heightened logistics challenges this spring due to tightening reefer availability, rising freight rates, and disruptions in truck and ocean

A new packaging solution based on cubes from India focuses on reducing wasted space in fresh produce transportation.
Indian fresh produce exporters are facing increasing pressure to increase the volume of their products while reducing costs. They are navigating crowded cold chains and looking for ways to use

"Duza cena za mango dostarczane drogą lotniczą, bardziej stabilne ceny dla tych dostarczanych drogą morską"
The current mango market is marked by a crucial shift between the production regions in South America and West Africa, notably in terms of the transportation dynamics by air and sea. In the air

Kashmir growers are requesting refrigerated rail transport for shipping their fruit.
Fruit growers in Kashmir have requested Northern Railway to expedite the implementation of temperature-controlled cargo solutions and enhance rail logistics infrastructure to enhance the

The increased costs of freight and fuel are causing a surge in global vegetable imports.
Importers of vegetables are currently dealing with escalating freight expenses across various modes of transport. Container rates are rising from important growing regions, and additional pressure

Street fruit vendors in India are now using AI-powered deliveries instead of sourcing wholesale produce before dawn.
Getting up at 3 a.m. to walk 30-40 km to the nearby wholesale market or mandi, then negotiating with 12-13 traders for just one type of fruit, followed by sorting, loading, and transporting it

Storms, floods and empty greenhouses: how extreme weather is disrupting organic supply in Southern Europe.
W Południowej Europie silne burze i intensywne opady deszczu stawiają presję na dostawy organicznych owoców i warzyw. Według holenderskiego hurtownika produktów rolnych Udea,

The China-Laos Railway facilitates the transportation of Southeast Asian durians into China.
The China-Laos Railway is being utilized as a logistics route for transporting tropical fruit shipments from Southeast Asia to China. This supports the flow of durian during the peak harvest

Transportation, the country holds its breath. Fruit and vegetable sector still unaffected.
There is a subtle tension running through the Italian agri-food sector, a kind of breath-holding anticipation that, for now, has not materialized into concrete critical issues but continues to

"Koszty transportu lotniczego dla produktów takich jak groszek cukrowy wzrosły o 50 procent" "Airlines raise air freight charges by 50 per cent for products like mangetout peas"
To ADW Fresh Trade, the period around Easter was very busy. This was not only because of the Easter sales rush, but also due to significant disruptions in air freight caused by the conflict in

A new Spanish company specializes in air freight of perishable goods between South America and Europe.
Many multinational logistics companies have expanded their services to include the transportation of perishable goods. However, how many companies are exclusively dedicated to the air

China and Southeast Asia's fruit trade is set to benefit from improved cold chain rail transport connections.
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Rising energy, transportation, and packaging costs are putting renewed pressure on Europe's fresh produce sector.
Rising costs for fuel, energy, transportation, and packaging are once again putting pressure on Europe's fruit and vegetable industry. Greenhouse vegetables, perishable imports, and categories

Brazilian fruit exports are preparing for increased freight costs as the season approaches.
Brazil's fruit export sector has, up to now, managed to avoid the full impact of increasing freight costs associated with the conflict in the Middle East, as most shipments are concentrated in the

Eksport owoców z Brazylii boryka się z rosnącymi kosztami frachtu przed szczytowym sezonem.
Fruit exports from Brazil have not been significantly affected by the increasing transportation costs thus far, as most shipments are concentrated in the latter half of the year. According to

Transportation crisis: Sicily ready to strike, fruit and vegetable supply chain in distress
The national logistic system is under pressure again, and once more, the fruit and vegetable supply chain is at risk of bearing the brunt, as it heavily relies on efficient transportation.

Russia has rejected shipments of pomelo and pears due to labeling violations.
On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos,

Obituary Gerard Mostert (Betrex Espana) We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Gerard Mostert, a valued member of Betrex Espana. Gerard was a dedicated and hardworking individual who will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of k
Last week, the transport operator Gerard Mostert from Betrex Espana passed away after a period of illness. The Dutchman had been active in Valencia for over 35 years. Gerard founded a

The conflict in the Middle East is challenging the global fresh fruit logistics.
Salix Fruits is closely monitoring the potential impacts of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global fresh produce trade. Despite stable demand for fresh fruit, the company has

Salix Fruits highlights three important factors to monitor in the conflict in the Middle East.
Salix Fruits, an import-export company, is closely monitoring the potential impacts of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the global fresh produce trade. Despite stable demand

"This is the best time for China in Europe, as there is currently no ginger from Brazil"
Brazil is preparing for a ginger campaign with increased supply, despite facing competition from China, logistical uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions impacting transportation costs in the

The Iran conflict is still causing disruptions to the transportation of South African fruit.
South African fruit exporters are still experiencing significant disruptions in the Middle East due to the conflict in Iran, with approximately 90 per cent of shipments to the region by sea being