The South African fruit export industry’s focus on India – highlighted by a delegation of key industry figures to Fresh Produce India last week – is expected to provide new impetus to the country’s efforts to boost its presence in this large consumer market. read more

Citrus Australia’s Annual Awards have recognised outstanding achievements and contributions made by members of the Australian citrus industry. read more

Over several years, China planned and developed its new Seed Law and associated Regulations. The enactment of the 2022 Seed Law followed extensive consultations with stakeholders around the world. Impressively, submissions were welcomed and considered. The end result is a comprehensive framework
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In Australia, an Alice Springs grape producer, Rocky Hill Table Grapes, has ceased operations, attributing the closure to the stringent standards and accreditation demands of the nation's leading supermarkets. Founded in 2002 in Undoolya, the business provided green seedless grapes across
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Flower farming wasn't in Tori Carver's mind when her mother passed away in the summer of 2019, and she began to question her purpose in life. "I knew I needed to find something to occupy my heart, my brain, and my body," explains Carver, who is based in the city of Clayton in Georgia and
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The 2024 Greater Bay Area (GBA) Flower Exhibition, with the theme "Green and Beauty Bay Area, Poetic and Flourishing Blooms," is on. The event is held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, kicked off on March 23 and will run till April 1. Spanning a total exhibition area exceeding
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In China, a new trend has emerged among dog owners, popularized through Xiao Hong Shu, where white dogs are being dyed vibrant shades of pink and green using natural dyes made from dragonfruit, spinach, and pumpkin. Owners blend the produce into a thin juice that acts as a harmless dye,
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Fruit and veg prices drop, but shoppers still feel the painSupermarket shoppers are still holding out for savings on fruit and vegetables after the announcement that prices have fallen. Woolworths New Zealand says better-growing conditions mean some produce is up to 30% cheaper than this time
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The build-up to the Indian mango season has been very positive, says Rahul Yadav, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Gajvaktram Exports: "We can thank the environment for providing such favourable weather conditions, including the required seasonal rain and bright sunlight necessary for mango… read more

The European Union has awarded the "Araban Sarımsağı" garlic, cultivated exclusively in the Araban district of Gaziantep, Turkey, the protected designation of origin (PDO) status. This marks it as the second Turkish garlic variety, following "Taşköprü Sarımsağı," to receive such
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"In the processing hall, there were four large tables with 14 women at each table manually processing vegetables: bunching, leaf picking, and cutting the products to size. Thanks to the processing line, the grower can now manage with fewer workers, and the product is much more uniform, making it
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Montague harvested a small quantity of Kissabel apples for the first time in March as part of the global Ifoed campaign.  read more

The main producer supplying the European market at this time of the year is Brazil, with smaller supplies from Peru, Colombia and Vietnam. For the USA, as always, the dominant player is Mexico with complimentary volumes from Central America primarily Guatemala and Honduras. "Colombia is ramping
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The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent in early week 13, completing the process of New Zealand's ratification of the agreement and bringing it into force earlier than expected on 1 May 2024. The agreement provides for the immediate elimination of the tariff of
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New Zealand apple producer, Rockit Global is excited for its biggest season yet, which will see the company export around 200m apples - almost double last year’s volume.  read more

The New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA) has been ratified by the New Zealand parliament earlier than initially planned providing a boost for fresh produce exporters. read more

EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government. The previous onion export ban was introduced in December 2023 and was valid until March 31, 2024, but it has now been extended for an indefinite period. The government
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The Brazilian mango enjoys a magnificent commercial positioning in international markets due to its successful strategy based on quality and internationalisation. For

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The 2024 Asia Flower Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China, this year from May 10 to 12. The flower industry in China has developed very fast in recent years. According to the latest data, the flower planting area in China has achieved 1,594,100 hectares, with sales of 216.065 billion RMB. China
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Starting in 2025, Armenia will enforce stricter regulations on businesses regarding the purchase of fruits and vegetables, requiring proper documentation. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises will undertake the responsibility of tax agents. This legislative move, approved by the
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