The finger lime, also known as citrus australasica, is a unique native citrus fruit of Australia. It is found in the wild exclusively in and around the sub-tropical rainforests of southeast Queensland and the northern rivers of New South Wales. It is one of the oldest citrus fruits used by Indigenous Australians, and its small pearls (vesicles) are considered a superfood. read more

The South African rand faced a decline on Monday, following remarks made over the weekend by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. These statements caused apprehension among traders in the BRICS group of emerging economies, which includes South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. At 1506 GMT, the rand... read more

Since the beginning of the current year, Armenia has reported exporting a total of 7,575 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables, according to the country's Ministry of Agriculture. This includes 2,429 tons of fruits and grapes, representing an increase from the previous year's 2,090 tons. Additionally, read more

Australia's table grape producers will take a leading role in a groundbreaking new international marketing program, created in collaboration with growers and aimed at enhancing global brand awareness for the industry. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will spearhead this initiative under a new Hort Innovation. read more

Global blueberry market is experiencing a change due to China's increasing production capacity. This is because of the country's various climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional exporters such as Peru and Chile. read more

Po ratyfikacji umowy o wolnym handlu (FTA) między Filipinami a Koreą Południową przewiduje się wzrost eksportu filipińskich owoców tropikalnych do Korei Południowej. Prezydent Ferdinand Marcos Jr. podkreślił nadchodzący efekt FTA, prognozując wejście read more

Amidst growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Australians have found comfort in the stable and low prices of avocados, a situation attributed to the record avocado production in the country. In the 2022/23 period, Australia produced 115,000 tons of avocados, marking a significant increase from previous years. read more

Avocado growers in New Zealand anticipate higher prices on the global market this season due to reduced production in Australia and Peru. read more

Frutas de Chile and the Federation of Chilean Industry (Sofofa) met with India’s ambassador to Chile, Abhilasha Joshi, last week to discuss ways to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries. read more

"China consumes the pecan nut in the shell and is the world's largest consumer. There are more than 1.7 billion Chinese, and everything that Peru produces is too little for the population they have," Dávila told the media 'A Noticias'." read more

The shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the completion of its acquisition of a minority stake in New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1) in Jakarta, Indonesia. read more

On November 26, during the 2024 China International Blueberry Conference, Berries Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA) to promote sustainable development. read more

Mountain Blue Orchards (MBO) has won a major legal battle in the Intermediate People’s Court of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. read more

Mountain Blue Orchards (MBO) has achieved a significant legal victory in the Intermediate People’s Court of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The court ruled in favor of MBO in its infringement litigation against an unlicensed nursery in Yunnan Province for the illegal reproduction. read more

IG International, one of India's top fresh produce importers, has announced the arrival of the first shipment of premium citrus fruits from Egypt, signaling the start of the new citrus season. read more

TPG Inc. is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in Asian floricultural company Hasfarm Holdings Ltd. from stakeholders, including Lombard Investments Inc., as reported by sources familiar with the situation. read more

Australia's horticulture sector will be investing in the latest automation technology for tasks such as pollinating, spraying, harvesting, and packing in order to increase productivity. read more

IG International, a fresh produce importer from India, proudly announced the arrival of the first shipment of premium citrus fruits from Egypt, officially marking the beginning of the new citrus season. This milestone was celebrated with the ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh fruits. read more

Obecnie indyjska siła robocza w rolnictwie jest bardzo wysoka, przekraczająca 40%. Dlatego istnieje pilna potrzeba podejmowania działań zapewniających wysokie zwroty z pracy i inwestycji. Indie muszą rozwijać rolnictwo wysokiej jakości, cenione przez krajowych konsumentów i eksportowalne do diaspory. read more

From Central America to Southeast Asia, plantains and bananas are some of the most popular fruits in the world. Both belong to the Musaceae family, which includes bananas, and like all crops, they are vulnerable to diseases. One of the biggest disease threats for these two crops is black leaf streak. read more