EastFruit experts have repeatedly drawn attention to the fact that Uzbekistan, despite being a large exporter of fruits and vegetables, completely missed the key trend in the global fruit market – the rapid growth in consumption and trade of berries. Since berries are among the most
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AUSVEG is aware of an ongoing negotiation process taking place between a Victorian vegetable grower and its workforce regarding the establishment of an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, which has unfortunately escalated to industrial action. read more

The ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS will again offer a high-calibre programme on the latest market trends and opportunities in Asia. It will take place on all three days of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA from 6 to 8 September 2023 in Hong Kong on the Main Stage. read more

Following the 2021 and 2022 trade missions, the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Netherlands-Turkey Foundation, in cooperation with RAAD International, enthusiastically offers another exciting trade trip to Turkey. read more

The news that India will remove retaliatory tariffs for US walnuts has been well received in California, the second largest producer of walnuts in the world. With two-thirds of California production exported, the retaliatory tariff had a significant impact on California walnut growers, many of
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New Zealand startup Sapro-Tech has discovered a way to grow fungi into a textile that has the same properties as leather. According to founder Keith Hudson, it had discovered a way to produce layers of mycelia that could be grown together in sheets. This will allow Sapro-Tech to create a variety
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Israel’s potato and carrots industries were very happy to provide Europe the much needed produce that was in high demand this past 2023 season. According to producers and exporters from Israel, while they were happy to supply the high demand to meet Europe’s needs, they do wish that the
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Australia’s potato and onion category player Mitolo Family Farms has partnered with Coles as well as global innovators in sustainable packaging solutions Detpak to create what is believed to be Australia’s first kerbside recyclable paper bag for fresh potatoes. read more

This week, Minister Jo-Anne Marie Luxton, Minister of Customs and Associate Minister for Agriculture and Education, gave a speech, focused on the Sustainable Food and Fibres Future Project. read more

In addition to the direct consequences on civilian populations, the war in Ukraine and the tensions of the last few days in Russia are changing the shape of the world economy, and the fruit and vegetable sector is no exception. As reported in an article in East Fruit (click here for
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The Swiss National Bank is getting ready to issue a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Switzerland's SIX digital exchange. It is part of a pilot project, which will start soon.. read more

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) is said to be a gold standard trade agreement that represents a once-in-a-generation deal for Australia and an historic moment in Australia’s relationship with the UK. read more

Stacked Farm’s total capital raised has hit A$98m following a new injection of funding from Tayside Investments Australia. read more

The horticulture industry is on the look out for emerging technologies that can be deployed to make it easier for growers to trace their produce along the supply chain to support maximum food safety and quality and support sustainability claims. read more

Vietnam is the most important global producer of pitahayas and the hunger for this exotic fruit is greatest in China. But demand for the so-called dragon fruit is also increasing within the Northern Hemisphere, which is why more and more pitahayas are also being produced in South Africa.
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Africa is enjoying increased fruit exports to the EU, the United Kingdom and Asia, helping to fill a growing supply gap occasioned by low harvests in those markets. According to the EU Citrus Semi-Annual Report, the production of citrus fruits in Europe is expected to decrease by 10 per cent in
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According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan is likely to harvest a record apricot crop in 2023, which will contribute to higher exports and return of this country to the top positions in global ranking of leading exporters. Currently, apricot prices in Uzbekistan are at historically low levels
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It’s no secret that the cost of living is biting into the weekly food budget and Australians are rethinking how they can make every dollar go further. read more

It’s a fantastic outcome for U.S. apple growers. This is what the industry says about the news that India is lifting its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples. While India has a 50 percent duty on all imported apples, the U.S. was hit with another 20 percent on apples in 2018. read more

French food company Bonduelle's frozen vegetables site in the Belgorod region was hit by the attacks earlier this month, the group said on Monday. Luckily, there were no casualties among the employees and the damage was limited. read more