1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (157+ words) Israel export disruptions halt herb, citrus, and avocado shipments'FreshPlaza Israeli farmers are facing losses of NIS tens of millions (US$ millions) due to disruptions in agricultural exports linked to the conflict with Iran. Exports of herbs, citrus, and avocados have…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (10+ words) "The real situation, not a clich" merry-go-round"FreshPlaza...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (244+ words) CMA CGM has revised its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) effective March 27, 2026, citing higher fuel prices linked to geopolitical developments in the Near and Middle East. The revision follows Advisory No. 6, which introduced the surcharge on March 16 as fuel prices increased…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (255+ words) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting fertilizer flows, fuel markets, and freight routes, creating uncertainty for potato growers in several production regions. At the center of the situation is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (252+ words) The meeting followed findings from tests on agricultural produce from the Palestinian Authority that indicated a possible health risk. Authorities decided on measures to strengthen oversight and enforcement. Sampling will be expanded so inspections may cover up to 100 per cent…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (453+ words) On 5 February 2026, Riaan Strydom and the team were out in the orchard after a day of harvesting early Golden Delicious apples when they were hit by hail and a wind the likes of which they've never known during harvest, he…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (519+ words) War in the Middle East: spring export campaign of Italian apples at risk'FreshPlaza...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (286+ words) "Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have an indirect impact on our season"FreshPlaza The demand for Egyptian Valencia oranges has remained stable, although there is a general caution at the moment due to the conflict in the Middle East,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (291+ words) The areas most affected by the conflict, namely the south of the country and the Bekaa region, account for a significant share of the country's fresh produce production. The attacks are making farms inaccessible, and civilians are fleeing strike zones,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (468+ words) German carrier Hapag-Lloyd and private equity fund FIMI are preparing to complete the US$4.2 billion acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim, signed last month, and to delist the company from trading. The deal is still subject to regulatory review. Industry…...