Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has secured an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financial firm the majority shareholder of the company. read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has received an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financier the majority shareholder of the company. read more

New Zealand’s Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has stated that it will maintain a close collaboration with kiwifruit exporter Zespri to eliminate unethical employment practices. This comes after a labor provider to the kiwifruit industry in the Bay of Plenty was discovered to have underpaid three employees over an extended period. read more

A variety of marketing activities will be implemented to promote French apples to consumers in India in the upcoming months. The fruit will be available for purchase at all of the major supermarket chains in the country. read more

Fresh Produce India is returning in 2025, gathering top professionals from both the local and international industry to delve into the numerous opportunities available in one of the world's most vibrant markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced that long-serving director Trish Skinner has stepped down from her position as an FMA board member. read more

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will lead a new five-year investment funded by growers through Hort Innovation. This initiative will offer a special opportunity to strategically advance one of Australia's most highly valued horticultural exports in the long term. read more

The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, and the nation’s agriculture secretary, Francisco P Tiu Laurel Jr, have inaugurated a Korea-backed greenhouse and post-harvest facility in Lucban, Quezon. read more

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and captivating aromas of Yunnan Province, China's leading flower production hub, as it prepares for the peak of the Chinese New Year flower season. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) values the exclusion of VAT from the sale of agricultural and livestock products from the calculation for contribution to the order regime. read more

Georgia in a strong position as a supplier of fresh kiwi to the Japanese market. The country's ability to meet Japan's strict quality standards has contributed to this significant growth in exports. read more

The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, HE Jacques Fradin, visited European Union-funded projects in Lae, Morobe Province, from November 24 to 26, 2024. One of the key moments of the visit was the Ambassador and his team touring two locations in Morobe - Huon Gulf and Markham - out of the six locations funded by the European Union. read more

Pakistan has witnessed a 50% decrease in kinnow exports over the past five years, with the current amount standing at 250,000 tons. This decline is attributed to climate change, use of outdated crop varieties, and decreasing production levels. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) has responded to this situation by… read more

This study was carried out at the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering at Idlib University (northwestern Syria) during the academic year 2023-2024 to investigate the impact of treatment with the rooting hormone IBA (indole butyric acid) on the rooting rate and speed of certain ornamental plants. read more

AUSVEG continues to provide updates on the biosecurity response following the discovery of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August. The National Management Group (NMG), comprising representatives from all Australian governments and industry stakeholders who have signed the Emergency Plant Pest Agreement, is involved in the response efforts. read more

The New Zealand pipfruit sector plays a significant role in the national economy, generating nearly $2 billion in total revenue impact. This economic activity benefits not only the horticulture and fruit growing sector, where apples and pears represent 20% of the gross domestic product (GDP) but read more

Shine Muscat grapes are grown in different domestic production areas, each with its own unique characteristics. In Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China, Shine Muscat grapes ripen and are harvested by the end of August, a timing that differs from other production areas such as Yunnan. read more

The Interbranch Association for Fresh French Fruit and Vegetables has launched a project to introduce a wide selection of premium French apples to Mumbai, targeting the preferences of Indian fruit enthusiasts. Some of the varieties being introduced include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Royal Gala, Granny. read more

Vietnam is famous for its coconuts, including the brown variety, which offer a perfect combination of coconut water and firm, slightly sweet flesh, making them suitable for both consumption as a beverage and for cooking. The Coco Produce Company sources and packages coconuts in the Mekong Delta, producing 200 tonnes each month. read more

'Potatoholics' is the term used by the people at Agristo to describe their 1,300 employees working at their three French fry factories in Belgium and the Netherlands. This number is expected to increase significantly, as the company has definite plans to establish production sites in northern France and India. While details are still a bit unclear, read more