While the official South African citrus export crop estimate is still being finalised, the country’s citrus body, Citrus Growers Association (CGA), has indicated there will a substantial increase in container shipments this year. read more

It is a product with a strong social character, where 50% of the proceeds from sales are used for social causes such as the fight against cancer and degenerative diseases. read more

New data from the Horticulture Coalition of South Australia (HCSA) has revealed a significant 21.6 per cent reduction in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in the 2022/23 financial year (July 2022 to June 2023).   read more

Australian scientists will collaborate with global researchers to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.  read more

China’s pomelo industry has welcomed a third consecutive year of export growth with volumes increasing 20 per cent year-on-year in 2023, according to China Customs.  read more

The latest USDA report on global citrus has forecast both orange and mandarin production will increase in the 2023/24 season (12 months to 30 June 2024 for the Northern Hemisphere and 31 December 2024 for the Southern Hemisphere). This is anticipated due to favourable weather in Turkey
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Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has pledged immediate compensation to potato farmers in the Famagusta region of Cyprus, following severe damage caused by recent hailstorms and heavy rains. The minister made the announcement during a visit to Avgorou, where she inspected the damage. She
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The agricultural organisation Asaja expresses its deep concern and disagreement with the continuous and growing unjustified criticism coming from France towards the Spanish agricultural sector. These accusations, which include those of the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, who has already been
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In the near future, strawberries and fruit in general could retain their freshness for longer and avoid wastage thanks to a cannabis-based protective veil, 3bmeteo.com reports. This is claimed by a team of researchers from Thammasat University and the Research Institute
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This year's edition of the Tsw Horticultural Industry Fair (click here to read more) held in Kielce, Poland, on 17 and 18 January was a real success, confirming it as the most important event for the country's horticultural sector. Tsw has become a
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Working towards sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture is the objective that the Miguel García Sánchez Foundation and Dempo will jointly develop during 2024. read more

UK: Morrisons shoppers to join management meetings as chain seeks revival read more

The New Zealand avocado industry is exploring ways to enhance fruit quality and crop resilience amidst fierce international competition after a challenging year for exporters. The sector is also emphasizing its sustainability efforts to global markets. read more

The list of nominees for this year's prestigious FRUIT LOGISTICA (FLIA) Innovation Award is announced at the world's leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. FLIA 2024 TECHNOLOGY NOMINEES read more

Another cold snap is boosting sales and consumption as demand remains strong. The availability of pre-pack quality is tightening and there appears to be plenty of enquiries about remaining stock. The viability of any crop which was unharvested is now in doubt after the latest cold snap. This
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Over the week, the Primorsky Krai in Russia received 6,000 tons of fresh vegetables and fruits from various countries, as reported by the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco’s exports of frozen fruits and vegetables plummeted in 2023 due to severe weather events and tough competition in export markets. The country exported less than 70 thousand tons of frozen fruits, berries, and vegetables from January to October of last year.
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The crisis unleashed by French farmers and its extension in recent days to Belgium and even Portugal is entering its most critical phase, with the European summit being held today in Brussels amid riots. The situation generated after a week of blockades and two weeks of protests in
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At the age of 92, Francesco Canella, founder of the Alì supermarkets and Chairman of Alì S.p.A., passed away at the hospital in Padua. Beside him were his wife Rossella and two sons, Marco and Gianni. read more

The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has called on national and European authorities to urgently establish a secure corridor to ensure the transit of perishable Spanish products through France. "We have already had several consecutive days of blockades, riots and protests by French agricultural
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