The production of mandarins/tangerines in Turkey for 2023/24 is expected to increase by 55 percent to a record 2.9 million tons, thanks to a larger cultivated area and favorable weather conditions during the flowering period. With the rise in production, exports are projected to increase by 17 percent to 1.0 million tons. Turkey's mandarin/tangerine exports are generally on the rise. read more

Panafruit, a Panamanian company specializing in producing and exporting papaya, has solidified its position in the international market over its more than twenty years of existence. "Panafruit SA was founded by Hormoz Safi, of Iranian origin, and began its operations in 2000 with a farm in read more

"Andriy Yarmak, an economist at the Investment Centre of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), stated that Asian markets are poised to lead global growth in fruit and vegetable imports in the upcoming years," during the online training session titled 'Navigating the'. read more

A Victorian table grape grower has expressed their appreciation for the new market access for the fruit in Japan, but has raised concerns about whether this progress has come too late. Previously, Australia was restricted to exporting only three varieties of table grapes to Japan, which led to a significant loss in market value. read more

"Malina nie jest jeszcze popularnym owocem w Chinach, a obszar uprawy jest ograniczony. Niemniej jednak, malina posiada wysoką wartość dodaną ze względu na obfitość składników odżywczych, a potencjał rynkowy będzie ogromny, jeśli znajdziemy odpowiedni sposób na jej promocję. Dzięki nowoczesnym technikom szklarniowym, plony zostaną poprawione, a" read more

Rockit will once again be partnering with Universal and DreamWorks Animation on Kung Fu Panda 4 this year. The campaign has kicked off in Greater China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia in key retailers across these markets, in line with new season fruit arriving in stores. It will launch in other markets soon. read more

Shibuya Seiki develops and manufactures a wide range of machinery, systems, and plants, including fresh produce sorting machines. "We are one of the leading manufacturers of fresh produce sorting and grading systems in Japan. One of our newest machines in the fresh produce sector is our sorting machine." read more

Mirna Fadel, Business Development Manager for Lebanese fresh produce exporter Fadel Trading Company, says that the previous avocado season in Lebanon was successful: "The past avocado season went well for our company. We've seen a steady demand and were able to meet our production and export quotas." read more

The data contained in the USDA's periodic report on the analysis of the citrus season (click here for further information) show an increase in global citrus production due to favorable climatic conditions in Asia, Africa, and some American countries. On the other side of the continent, read more

14 years ago, AvoFresh made its debut on shelves in Australia, thanks to the father and son team of David and Trent DePaoli. With over 50 years of combined experience in farming and food technology, they set out on a mission to provide avocado enthusiasts around the world with a reliable and convenient way to enjoy avocados. read more

Crisp red plums from Sichuan, China are about to be introduced to the market, with the production season expected to last around one and a half months. Mr. Gu Tao, the head of Sichuan Meitesen Agriculture, mentioned that hailstorms in several planting areas this year have caused significant damage to the fruits. read more

Od dziesięciu lat Rosja zamknęła swój rynek na import owoców i warzyw z UE, a także inne produkty spożywcze z UE. Zakaz ten wszedł w życie 7 sierpnia 2014 roku. Przez te dziesięć lat sektor owocowo-warzywny Europy nie był w stanie zrekompensować utraty tego rynku, ale przeprowadził restrukturyzację i... read more

De Gier Drive Systems and Flexibell (Shanghai) Agricultural Technology Co recently signed an agreement granting Flexibell exclusive sales rights to distribute De Gier drive systems in mainland China. With this partnership, both companies aim to enhance their presence in the Chinese market. read more

The highly complex logistics network in Asia can cause disruptions in the transportation of fruits. One of the main reasons for these disruptions is the presence of multiple links in the fresh fruit supply chain. Having to pass through multiple handling processes can result in delays and impact the quality and freshness of the fruit. read more

Australia, the native land of the macadamia tree, has a flourishing industry that has its roots in its ancient rainforests. The macadamia tree originated in Australian soil around 60 million years ago, and the commercial industry is now about 50 years old. There are macadamia orchards covering more than 41,000 hectares across multiple regions. read more

"Live streaming is very common in China, almost all products can be sold through it, including flowers," says Chen Qi from Yunnan Colorful Seasons Co., Ltd. In this article, Qi further discusses the phenomenon of live streaming and how he benefits from it. He also touches on the impact of the pandemic." read more

Wiele nowych plantacji awokado zostało zasadzonych w Izraelu w ostatnich latach, nawet w pobliżu Gedery, na południe od Tel Awiwu, plantacje awokado zaczęły pojawiać się między uprawami granatów i cytrusów. read more

Pure Pac, located in the scenic Central Otago region of New Zealand's South Island, is a fully integrated orchard, packhouse, and marketing company established by seven enthusiastic cherry growers. Founded in 2018, the company has orchards spanning over 80 hectares and continues to expand, making it a dynamic and growing enterprise. read more

The restoration and reconstruction of Israel's farms after the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, will not only benefit local farmers but also have a positive impact on farmers worldwide. "Many of the strategic challenges we are currently facing in Israel, particularly after the attacks on" read more

Te Mata Exports, a New Zealand fresh produce export business, announced the retirement of its founding director, Murray Tait. He established the company in 2000 and has decided to step back completely after a long career dedicated to advancing New Zealand's fresh produce export sector. read more