The “off-year” for production will push Turkey’s pistachio production lower in the 2023/24 campaign. The production of almonds and walnuts is forecast slightly higher but hazelnut production is expected to go down. These are the findings of the latest USDA report. read more

A new eLearning platform set up by Hort Innovation on behalf of Australian citrus growers is set to give retailers across Asia information about Australian citrus varieties and health benefits, handling, storage and display tips. The Aussie Oranges eLearning platform, displayed for the first
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Malaysia’s efforts to gain access to the Chinese market for its fresh durian exports appear to be reaping rewards, with further meetings between officials from both countries being held to discuss the issue. read more

New Zealand-based ag-tech company Bluelab and its partner Excel Seeds have unveiled a new collaboration with Malaysian government-backed think-tank, MIGHT (Market-Driven Technological Partnership), and energy innovators Wasavé, that will see strawberries grown in a liquefied natural gas
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Chile-based fruit exporter Greenvic and Agrovision China are set to enter into a strategic equity partnership. By joining forces, Greenvic and Agrovision China hope to significantly improve service to Chinese retail, e-commerce and wholesale supply channels with a broader product portfolio, and
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Chilean cherries arrived in China early this year, as harvesting was brought forward 11 days compared to last season. Juan Latife Muse, regional manager China and South East of Garces Frut, said that they are very happy with the arrival of the fruit and the good reception. read more

With harvesting underway this campaign, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has started revising its annual Apple and Pear Crop Forecast based on the latest insights from its members on the season. WAPA estimates that the 2023 apple crop is expected to drop by around 3.5% to just below
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Capital Agro, is a prominent citrus and fresh fruits exporter, focusing on sourcing high-quality produce from local farmers and ensuring its safe and efficient delivery to international markets. Their primary goal is to provide customers with the freshest, most flavorful fruits while supporting
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FAS China forecasts commercial production of in-shell walnuts to remain unchanged in 2023/24 at 1.4 million tons. Cold winter temperatures in Xinjiang damaged the almond crop this year. FAS China forecasts almond production will drop sharply to 5,000 tons. Despite a slowed economy, solid demand
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In a statement issued on Thursday, the Guatemala Produce Trade Association (GPTA) said: “For the last week, Guatemalan exports have been persistently obstructed due to the protests that are impacting several aspects of the supply chain of fruits and vegetables. Local news in Guatemala has
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Ties between Chile and China are strengthening, as testified by the news that China has granted access to Chilean peaches and apricots after the signing of a protocol in Beijing on 17 October. The protocol was one of a series of agriculture agreements signed by the two nations after a meeting
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The Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (AUGURA), a non-profit union entity, has announced it is to increase wages, following a “historic” agreement with the union. The deal is intended to allow Colombian banana companies to begin a new stage in labour relations that guarantees
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Last year, RIVOIRA GROUP signed a worldwide license from NKP (New Kiwi Plant) for 2 sweet yellow kiwi varieties owned by the University of Udine (Italy). Today, at last, the brand name under which these yellow kiwis will be marketed has been unveiled. read more

The UK’s grocery price inflation has dropped to 11%, its lowest point in over a year, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline. According to the latest data from Kantar, take-home grocery sales for the four weeks to 1 October 2023 rose by 9.1%, compared with last year. read more

A recent study in the US has found that while consumers prefer loose over packaged fruit, the trend is starting to shift. Fusion, a business-to-business integrated marketing and research agency, sought to uncover the reasons. The number one motive for purchasing fruit in a package is that it
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At this year’s Fruit Attraction, Eurosemillas presented the first variety of the international platform Green Motion Avocados, a type B flower avocado called LUNA ucr, that will revolutionise the concept of pollinators in this crop. University of California researcher Mary Lu Arpaia said that
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The Barcelona wholesale market Mercabarna has seen its exports of fruit and vegetables double since it set up the Mercabarna-Export Cluster in 2013. In 2014, companies house within the market sold 1.7m tonnes of produce, of which 25 per cent was exported, mainly to France and Italy and some
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After 2 challenging years due to drought and high shipping costs, there is finally some respite for Chile’s citrus exporters. Greater rainfall this year has helped increase productivity. At week 40, the season closed with shipments totalling 380,390 tons (24,076,863 boxes), which is 46% higher
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