The mango season in the Northern Territory is picking up pace, with the Darwin region projected to produce 2.4 million trays of mangoes this year, which is an increase from last year's harvest. Leo Skliros, the president of the NT Mango Industry Association and a mango grower in Darwin, has started harvesting. read more

Fresh Forward introduced two new summer apple varieties this summer. For this purpose, the fruit breeder invited interested parties from the sector on Wednesday, August 14th to come and see the new varieties Wursixo and Wuranda. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, but that did not deter people from attending. read more

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has proposed to the government a reduction in tariffs on onions, potatoes, and eggs to enhance the availability of these critical food items through imports. The BTTC has recommended the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to eliminate the import restrictions. read more

W ramach ciągłych działań mających na celu współpracę z silnymi i szanowanymi globalnymi markami świeżych produktów rolnych, Fruitbox Ltd. niedawno nawiązało partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim operatorem pomechów pozbiorczych EastPack Ltd. w celu dostarczania kiwi marki Zespri do Kenii. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani partnerstwem z EastPack poprzez ich wspólny program marketingowy. read more

Uganda aims to enhance its non-oil export portfolio to reach a target of $6 billion by the year 2028. The array of products earmarked for increased international trade includes a diverse range from the agricultural and industrial sectors such as bananas, alongside other fruits and vegetables, and the. read more

Zbiory jabłek w stanie Michigan zaczynają się dwa tygodnie wcześniej w tym sezonie. "Rozmiar jest większy niż zwykle, z dużą ilością dużych owoców w tacy", mówi Ken Korson, menadżer kategorii jabłek w North Bay Produce, dodając, że wcześniejszy początek w tym roku wynika z wczesnej wiosny, doskonałego wzrostu. read more

According to Alejandro Pannunzio, President of the Association of Blueberry Producers of Mesopotamia Argentina (APAMA), the blueberry industry in Mesopotamia, Argentina, is experiencing a delayed harvest due to unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the sluggish beginning, there is a feeling of cautious optimism. read more

Adverse weather conditions this year have impacted the Ivorian pineapple season, leading to a decrease in the availability of large sizes, as stated by Djegnan Marius, export sales manager at Carte D'OR CI. Marius mentioned, "In the past two years, weather conditions have been unfavorable, primarily due to insufficient rainfall." read more

The Cranberry Plunge in Ontario will be back from September 21 to October 27, 2024, at Johnston's Cranberry Marsh in Bala. Guests can walk through a sea of floating cranberries during the harvest while wearing chest waders provided by the farm. The experience is priced at $20 per person, and visitors can also read more

The USDA has released a report on the progress and condition of crops in California, including fruit, nut, and vegetable crops. Stone fruit and citrus orchards have been fertilized and treated with fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, while pruning and shredding activities have also been ongoing. Additionally, irrigation has been implemented to support crop growth. read more

Over 100 farmers, including members of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, gathered at an intersection in Kelowna, B.C. to advocate for the survival of the cooperative in the face of financial challenges. The cooperative, which is dealing with a $58 million debt, has filed for creditor protection, impacting around 300 individuals. read more

A species of melon, previously thought to be almost extinct, is making a comeback in Montreal, its city of origin. The Montreal melon, which was once considered a luxury item popular among the elite in the late 1800s, is being revitalized through local efforts. This fruit was traditionally grown along the St. Lawrence River. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in collaboration with stakeholder institutions, has successfully obtained a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) for the Hüyük strawberry. This accomplishment increases the total number of Turkish products recognized by the EU. read more

Top fruit, such as apples and pears, is a popular fruit variety. The top fruit industry is constantly evolving and encountering various challenges, including climate change and the development of new varieties. These factors highlight the significance of maintaining high quality standards for apples and pears. The decisions we make in regards to them are crucial. read more

The Moroccan raspberry campaign has begun. The initial harvests are underway, and the first shipments have already been sent out. According to Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruits Growers, the industry has achieved stability despite facing growing challenges. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has revealed that Iran's potato exports reached a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Potatoes were the fifth most exported product during this period. read more

The Chilean company Garcés Fruit has excelled in growing kiwis, winning over the palates of consumers in various international markets. Hernán Garcés, president of the company established in the 1960s in central Chile, attributes the company's sustained growth to teamwork and its relationship. read more

In the first seven months of 2024, Georgia imported 7.5 times more vegetables than it exported, with $43.817 million in imports compared to $5.766 million in exports, according to the National Statistics Office of Georgia. Among the vegetables Georgia exported, the top earners were tomatoes. read more

A delegation from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea has visited Chile to assess the implementation of the agreed-upon measures for the export of blueberries to South Korea. Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, along with officials from the Agriculture and Livestock Service, participated in the evaluation. read more

Ostatnie dane ujawniają wyraźny spadek eksportu jabłek z Ukrainy do krajów afrykańskich oraz stałe braki przesyłek do Białorusi. Od stycznia do czerwca 2024 roku głównymi nabywcami ukraińskich jabłek były Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie (5 900 ton), Arabia Saudyjska (4 100 ton), Irak (3 200 ton), Gruzja (2 600 ton), read more