This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries.
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Actor Rob Riggle is partnering with Avocados From Mexico for a nationwide promotion of guacamole ahead of Super Bowl LX.
2025-10-16 12:00
Avocados From Mexico has chosen actor and comedian Rob Riggle to lead a nationwide consumer marketing campaign in the United States.
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Greece is getting ready for a challenging kiwifruit season.
2025-10-16 12:00
With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected.
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Satellite Technology/Italy/Zespri: Detecting Early Signs of Diseases in Kiwi Growing Areas
2025-10-16 11:00
At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is...
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So far significantly fewer persimmons in promotions
2025-10-16 11:00
The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant.
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TTA-ISO aims to achieve faster tomato harvesting returns.
2025-10-16 11:00
For Netherlands-based TTA-ISO, automation represents the future of horticulture, empowering growers to boost productivity, yields, and sustainability through solutions such as its advanced robotics and AI-driven systems.
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Positive forecast for Australian table grapes
2025-10-16 07:00
Australia recorded its second-highest table grape season on record in 2024/25, and the outlook for the next season is promising, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
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The Australian Horticulture Trade has appointed Mike Tyler and Nick Makris to its board of directors.
2025-10-16 06:00
The Australian Horticulture Trade has appointed Mike Tyler, General Manager of Sales at Freshmax National, and Nick Makris, Export Sales Manager for Citrus at Costa Group, to its board of directors.
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Perfection Fresh Australia has partnered with the creative agency Emotive to launch a bold new master brand platform and campaign that covers its entire range of fruits and vegetables.
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Mexico is enlarging the areas designated as pest-free zones for exporting avocados.
2025-10-16 00:00
Avocado-producing regions in Mexico have been declared free of pests, enhancing the country's phytosanitary status and reinforcing its position as the world's top avocado exporter. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) announced that several municipalities in Michoacan,
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The Greek citrus season is gaining momentum, with sizes and demand at satisfactory levels.
2025-10-16 00:00
The Greek citrus season has only just begun, but quality, sizes, and demand are expected to be on a good level this year, says Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh. "The citrus season is just starting in Greece with the early clementine varieties, so volumes are still
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Dried fruit, in the FMCG sector the race never stops
2025-10-16 00:00
Sales of the Dried Fruits and Vegetables category continue to grow year after year in the large-scale retail sector. Even in the first nine months of 2025, hypermarkets and supermarkets in Italy are recording very positive trends.
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The looming rain threat this weekend is pushing farmers in Ireland to hasten the maincrop potato harvest. The current ground conditions are favorable, enabling field activities to proceed seamlessly. Most other crops, like maize and beet, have already been harvested.
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Australia is updating its macadamia crop forecasting program.
2025-10-16 00:00
Australasian Macadamia Society, this project aims to provide accurate and reliable forecasts for macadamia crops, aiding in decision-making processes for growers and industry players. By improving the availability of information, the initiative seeks to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the Australian macadamia industry.
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Apples from Afghanistan have traditionally been a source of affordable imported fruit for India. However, this season has been severely disrupted due to the closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossings, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at fresh produce importer DFC Global.
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Australia is experiencing a record growth in table grape production as global trade patterns shift.
2025-10-16 00:00
Australia has reported its second-largest table grape season on record, according to Rabobank's Table Grape Update 2025. The report found that production reached over 230,000 metric tons in 2024/25, up 20% from the previous year, driven by higher yields and younger vineyards reaching maturity.
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India: Cultivating marigolds for a prosperous future
2025-10-16 00:00
Surendra Kumar, a resident of Sikar district in Rajasthan, is one of those farmers who have moved beyond the constraints of traditional farming and embraced innovation, organic practices, and technology. He has not only turned his farm into a successful business but has also become an
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Caporalato in agriculture: Moldovan organization dismantled between Mantua and Ferrara
2025-10-16 00:00
At dawn on Tuesday, October 14th, a large operation was carried out by the carabinieri of the investigative unit of the Operational Department of Mantua, together with the military personnel of the Labor Inspectorate Unit, supported by the companies of Gonzaga, Cento, and Castelmassa, as well as the 2nd Unit.
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Recent frosts in Eastern Europe have once again highlighted the danger of rapidly dropping temperatures. This is a situation familiar to South African farmers, as AGI Frost Fans have been in use in six out of the nine provinces since 2017.
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Important bees and special branches
2025-10-16 00:00
Over the past two days, Coloríginz, along with customers, visited Rosefruits in Serbia, a company specializing in growing rosehip branches since 2006. The rosehips are then exported to the Netherlands, where everything is delivered to Coloríginz in Aalsmeer. The visit offered a opportunity for...
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