The New Zealand-based marketer Zespri has announced that it is “on track” to sell nearly US$3 billion (NZ$4.5 billion) worth of kiwifruit this season. read more

Allison Thomas: "The demand for organic seeds is increasing. In order to keep up with the demand, we want to maintain control over our seed production. Luttelgeest is an excellent location for this, due to its fertile, light clay soils." read more

Around the world, deciduous fruit growers are increasingly using netting to improve their production practices in order to increase yields and farm income. read more

A delegation from GlobalGAP participated in this week's International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva to emphasize the crucial role of voluntary certification in maintaining workers' rights and safety standards. read more

The projected hectare yields have increased compared to the previous season, with the average of the current ranges exceeding the final hectare yields of the previous season for all pools. The projected hectare yields for Green and Organic Green are... read more

China and Malaysia have signed a protocol permitting the export of fresh Malaysian durian to China. read more

A new protocol has been signed between the governments of China and New Zealand, allowing for the resumption of trade for New Zealand kiwiberries. The new kiwiberry export plan, signed on 13 June at Government House, is subject to a series of conditions, including crop registration. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prioritizing high-quality information and insights this year by introducing the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre. read more

Imports of fresh apples into India have increased by over 70 per cent in the first nine months of the marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (July 2023-June 2024) compared to the same period last year. According to a report from the USDA, imports are forecasted to reach a record 510,000 tonnes. read more

Hort Connections 2024, the premier fresh produce event in Australasia, broke records when it took place on 3-5 June. The event set the stage for strategic industry growth, revitalized grower confidence, and is believed to have brought A$10m into the Victorian economy. read more

The growers in Kashmir are experiencing positive results from cultivating newly imported cherry varieties, mainly from Italy. According to the Kashmir News Observer, these varieties are currently showing better performance in the market compared to some of the traditional cherry varieties available. read more

Producion forecasts for tangerines/mandarins, oranges, lemons, and orange juice have not changed since the Annual Citrus Report of December 20, 2023. The citrus industry attributes two consecutive seasons of low production to increased temperatures and drought. The extreme heat during summer read more

Jameela, a new avocado brand meaning 'beautiful' in Arabic, has recently been introduced to the market by Premier Foods Wholesale. "We are sourcing avocados from Peru, ensuring that only premium, class 1 avocados are included in the Jameela boxes," stated Graham Povey from Premier Foods. read more

The hall was packed at the event on fennel and brassicas organized by Bayer Crop Science in Sestu (CA) on June 11th to present the latest innovations in vegetable seeds and defense. An important opportunity for all stakeholders in the supply chain, including nurserymen, producers, and. read more