Macadamia farmers from the Mt. Kenya region are calling for a review of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act, particularly section 43, which currently bans the export of raw nuts. This law has sparked debate as it restricts farmers to selling only processed nuts. read more

The domestic pear harvest is smaller this season. Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh mentioned, "The crops are really, really down across the board. Some of the pear-growing districts have heavy frost markings on a lower crop in the first place." He noted that this situation is a result of colder temperatures in the Pacific. read more

The volume of avocado exports from Kenya to China has decreased by 80 percent this year, as exporters shifted their attention to markets in Europe and North America. According to Chinese customs data, China imported 742,934 kilograms of Kenyan avocados. read more

Gustoo Tropical Fruits, led by its general manager, Manoel Motta, is a prominent exporter of premium Panamanian tropical fruits, particularly plantains and cassava. These products are shipped to main markets in the United States and Europe. Motta emphasized the company's continuous efforts. read more

Zapasy pomarańczy Valencia z Kalifornii skończą się wcześniej w tym sezonie. "Większość dostawców skończy swoje dostawy do końca września. W zeszłym roku dostawy trwały do późnego października, więc będzie trochę przerwy między sezonem pomarańczy Valencia a sezonem pomarańczy Navel" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers. Navel. read more

The Unifrutti Group has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. ("Verfrut"), a leading integrated fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hectares of operations across Chile and Peru. With the addition of Verfrut, Unifrutti consolidates. read more

Ten raport zawiera analizę trendów wolumenu i cen sezonowych towarów łatwo psujących się. Wolumen reprezentuje bieżący tydzień, a ceny reprezentują otwarte (spot) transakcje na rynku dokonywane przez pierwszych manipulantów na produktach zazwyczaj dobrej jakości i stanu, chyba że zaznaczono inaczej, i mogą obejmować działania promocyjne... read more

This year, the apple harvest is satisfactory in terms of both quantity and quality, while the pear harvest is increasing, particularly due to summer varieties and new varieties being introduced to the market. These harvest forecasts were presented to the entire sector, including producers, wholesalers, read more

Po okresie niepokoju politycznego w Bangladeszu, przemysł owocowy w Kaszmirze ostrożnie wznowił eksport jabłek do tego kraju, skupiając się na odmianie American Apple. Ten krok następuje po fazie niepewności, która miała negatywny wpływ na handel, wzbudzając obawy wśród producentów owoców. read more

As the Southern Hemisphere prepares for its primary blueberry season, industry forecasts are predicting higher volumes compared to the 2023/24 season. However, supplies from Peru are expected to be delayed, with peak arrivals anticipated around November. Despite this, Camposol is positioned to be one of the leading suppliers in the market. read more

China's market regulator has announced that e-commerce giant Alibaba has successfully completed a three-year "rectification" period. The State Administration of Market Regulation in China issued a statement confirming that Alibaba Group has fulfilled the requirements set during the period, which was initiated following a fine imposed in 2021 for monopolistic practices. read more

Greece is experiencing a continuous rise in fruit and vegetable prices, despite government claims of reduced inflation. According to Eurostat, inflation in the country is increasing, while in other European nations, it is declining. Greek citizens are starting to accept high prices as a norm. read more

The country that exports the most grapes globally is Italy. However, in terms of the fastest-growing or fastest-decreasing exports of grapes, EastFruit conducted an investigation to determine these trends. Before delving into the rankings of the world's largest exporters, it is essential to note that these questions may not have straightforward answers. read more

Nigeria's annual mango production has not exceeded one million tonnes, with numbers reaching 968,780 metric tonnes, placing the country between the 10th and 12th spot globally. The mango market has experienced growth, increasing from $63.65 billion to $67.95 billion this year, representing a 6.7% rise. read more

"It had to happen sometime. And so the decision has been made: Edfruit B.V. has closed its doors as of August 31," Ed Olivier wrote in a letter to his contacts. "After many years in the AGF industry, and primarily in the berry sector in recent years, the time has come to stop. The time is ripe for a new beginning." read more

Beijing is preparing for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, and South Africa is getting ready to send its first shipment of avocados to China. This move is part of a larger story on agricultural cooperation, which is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the summit. read more

The Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Association has launched a four-year campaign to introduce Turkish Hazelnuts in India. The event took place at the Turkish Embassy in collaboration with the Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI) and was attended by prominent figures including Fırat. read more

In a significant development in the horticultural sector of Himachal Pradesh, the state has announced the registration of its first blueberry nursery located in Kangra district. The Neva Plantation, situated in Kangra, has been granted approval by officials from the horticulture department to... read more

Pakistan has exported 13,681 metric tons of mangoes to 42 countries, generating $46.7 million in revenue over the last one and a half months of this summer season. Official documents show that the United Kingdom was the top revenue source, importing mangoes worth $13.2 million. read more

At Youyiguan, also known as Friendship Pass, on the border between China and Vietnam, the aroma of durian signals the presence of this tropical fruit even outside of its peak season. This port, located in Pingxiang in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, serves as an important gateway. read more