The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has enhanced and expanded its industry-specific curriculum for members in 2025 in response to the demand from the sector to improve the skills of the workforce. IFPA ANZ, working together with its curriculum development partner Streamwise Learning, has refined and extended the training program. read more

Perfection Fresh, a fruit and vegetable grower in South Australia, has announced a workforce reduction due to the detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) within its operations. This is the first reported case of the virus in Australia, impacting three businesses in the region. read more

In New Delhi, the Australian High Commission hosted a reception on September 20 to officially launch the Australian almond season in India. This event symbolizes the deepening trade ties between Australia and India, particularly amidst the increasing demand for almonds in India. read more

A new generation of farmers in China, skilled in technology, is reshaping the agricultural sector. These individuals, who include drone operators, agricultural managers, and livestreamers, are blending traditional farming methods with new and innovative practices. Official data suggests that this trend is gaining momentum. read more

W 2024 roku w Gruzji odnotowano znaczący spadek importu ziemniaków w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych GeoStat, w okresie od stycznia do sierpnia tego roku, łącznie sprowadzono 6 351 ton ziemniaków, w porównaniu do 22 161 ton w tym samym okresie w 2023 roku. Całkowita wartość importu ziemniaków. read more

An australijska firma innowacyjna zajmująca się produkcją żywności podwoiła produkcję awokado po otwarciu swojego nowoczesnego zakładu produkcyjnego w Meksyku. Naturo Technologies wprowadziło na rynek swoją linię awokado o nazwie Natavo™ Avocado w 2018 roku, a teraz firma nawiązała współpracę z… read more

The fruit trade interactions between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have demonstrated strong performance, highlighted by flourishing trade relations. In Youyi township, Pingxiang, situated in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China, there has been a significant increase in the number of trucks arriving. read more

Turners & Growers (T&G) Global is set to shut down its cold storage center in Dunedin, New Zealand, as reported by the Otago Daily Times. read more

The Australian supermarket chain Coles has announced that it will provide customers with recycled cardboard boxes instead of single-use plastic bags for their fruit and vegetable purchases as part of an eight-week trial. read more

As expected, the Philippine Senate has approved the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea, a decision that will be beneficial for the country's banana and pineapple exporters. read more

Hort Innovation has launched a program for Australia's berry and table grape growers aimed at increasing productivity through innovative technology focused on labor, including virtual reality training for pickers, motion-detecting wearables for performance evaluation, and real-time quality assessment. read more

The Australian federal government has announced that it will launch two new programs as part of the A$519.1 million second phase of the Future Drought Fund. These programs aim to provide growers with more opportunities to prepare for drought. read more

During an international training workshop on kiwifruit production in Sichuan, agricultural experts from Pakistan highlighted their country's potential to enter the global kiwifruit market by collaborating with China. A formal agreement was established between the Sichuan Provincial Academy of Agriculture. read more

The Indian agriculture sector is undergoing a revolution with the introduction of nano urea and the utilization of agricultural drones. The government has been encouraging farmers to embrace the latest technology in their fields and is providing subsidies for drones, according to the Union Minister for Food and Renewable Energy. read more

In line with the 2024 Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival, JD.com has launched its Agricultural Specialties Shopping Festival in Beijing on September 19. The event, now in its third year, features 107 categories of agricultural products from over 2,000 production areas across China, supported by read more

Z powodu przedłużającej się suchej pogody, tegoroczna żniwa cytryn doświadczyły opóźnienia, jednak całkowita produkcja pozostała w przewidywanym zakresie. W tym miesiącu firma Xuewang Lemon zaprezentowała swój nowy wizerunek marki na targach Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, przyciągając zainteresowanie licznych potencjalnych klientów. read more

KIFE) opened at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20th-22nd. Approximately 430 companies from 13 countries, including those from the United Kingdom, participated in the show. read more

Iranian kiwis are entering the market, as announced by Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading. The exporter highlighted the strong international demand for kiwifruit. "Our kiwis are now prepared for export. This is a great opportunity as there are not many kiwis available in the markets at the moment." read more

W Nowej Zelandii sezon szparagów rozpoczął się 10 dni wcześniej niż zazwyczaj, zainspirowany korzystnymi warunkami uprawy. Ten szybki wzrost, czasami sięgający nawet 17 cm dziennie przy ciepłej pogodzie, spowodował rozpoczęcie masowej zbioru w regionach, w tym Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, i. read more

In Huaping County, located in Yunnan Province of southwest China, the mango industry has been experiencing growth, with farmers engaged in the cultivation, harvesting, and distribution processes. The county, benefiting from its favorable climatic conditions, has become a key area for mango production. read more