Westfalia Fruit is looking ahead to continued market expansion across Asia in the latter half of the decade as it caps off a year growth in India and China – two of the fastest growing avocado markets in the world – and Japan. read more

Despite spring rain early in the season Chilean cherries have registered their second biggest export season to China and other world markets this year, with 412 thousand tons that have been sent. According to Claudia Soler, head of the Chilean cherry committee: “The biggest volume started to
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Unexpectedly development in the regional onion market of Central Asia has been brought to our attention recently. EastFruit analysts were trying to find out why onions are so cheap in Tajikistan, despite the fact that in neighboring Uzbekistan the market has revived, and export shipments are
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In the verdant valleys of South Kashmir's Shopian district, a research scholar and farming enthusiast, Amir Manzoor, is pioneering a movement to diversify the region's fruit crops. With a PhD in Mathematics, Manzoor, hailing from Ramnagri village, is championing the cause of introducing
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Ahold Delhaize, a large food retail group in both supermarkets and e-commerce in Europe, the US and Indonesia, reported fourth quarter results (Q4) Group net sales were €23.0 billion, up 1.9% at constant exchange rates and down 1.4% at actual exchange rates. Q4 comparable sales excluding gas
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Citrus Australia acknowledges comments made by the Minister for Agriculture the Honourable Murray Watt, stating he has heard the calls from industry that the Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) needed to be redesigned. read more

Two-thirds of Scots set to stay in for Valentine's Day, new survey reveals read more

The trade agreement between China and Ecuador, which will establish a zero tariff for shipments of blueberries and pitahayas to the Asian market, will enter into force in two months. read more

At the Novorossiysk port in Russia, authorities have uncovered the presence of the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.) in shipments of oranges, that arrived from Egypt. This discovery occurred during the quarantine phytosanitary control conducted by specialists from the Southern
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The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are pleased to announce entries are now open for the 2024 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

Unexpectedly development in the regional onion market of Central Asia has been brought to our attention recently. EastFruit analysts were trying to find out why onions are so cheap in Tajikistan, despite the fact that in neighboring Uzbekistan the market has revived, and export shipments are
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Growers and members of the horticulture industry can register now and save with early bird rates for Hort Connections 2024. Attracting upward of 3,500 delegates as Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture event, Hort Connections 2024, will be held from 3-5 June 2024 at the Melbourne
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The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has caused tremendous hardship for Egyptian citrus exporters. Not only has it cut them off from their markets in Asia, but it has also led to a fall in prices in European markets. Kareem Al-Shorbagy, Managing Director of Al-Kareem in Egypt, takes stock of the
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Weather adversities have significantly impacted New Zealand's avocado industry this season, with NZ Avocados projecting a downturn in export volumes by over a million trays, estimating about 4.4 million trays in total, of which 1.4 million are destined for overseas markets. Despite the current
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The Australian almond industry is on track to enjoy a “much better year in 2024”, Rabobank says in a newly-released report, with producers expecting to see margin improvement thanks to lower input prices, affordable water prices and high water availability, better climatic conditions and
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On February 8, 2024, specialists from the Kaluga Plant Quarantine Department identified the presence of the South American tomato moth in tomatoes originating from Turkey. read more

Ecuador will soon be able to export bananas and non-traditional fruits like blueberries and dragon fruit to China under a zero tariff after its National Assembly voted to ratify the country’s free trade agreement with the Asian giant on 7 February. read more

The Indonesian government has issued the first import permits for horticulture products in 2024 after a five-week delay which has impacted shipments from key supplying countries and contributed to a shortage of imported fruits for the Lunar New Year sales period.  read more

Thousands of farmers in India are marching towards the capital, New Delhi, to demand higher minimum crop prices and fairer conditions. This protest, known as 'Delhi Chalo' or 'March to Delhi', is reminiscent of the agitation that started in late 2020 against three farm bills that threatened to
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The crisis in the Red Sea will have a big effect on the movement of citrus this season with some Northern Hemisphere countries finding it very challenging to get fruit to Asia. read more