The Turkish apple export seems to have slowed down slightly compared to when the season started, says Okan Imancer, co-founder and export manager for Turkish apple exporter The Fresh Apple: “After a promising start with Gala apples, the current movement for Turkish apples is quite slow for Red
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After successfully exporting fresh citrus to China, Zimbabwean blueberry producers are now eyeing the expansive Chinese market for their berries. read more

During the recent visit of the Iranian President to Tajikistan, memorandums of understanding were signed in the field of transport, free economic zones, cooperation in the fight against drugs, and even an agreement on a visa-free regime between Tajikistan and Iran. This, according to experts,
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Australian state-of-the-art research facility, the Almond Centre of Excellence, has been given a $6.2 million injection to continue supporting growers to adopt global best practices suited to their local conditions. read more

The prices of imported fruits such as kiwis, apples, pomegranates, and pears in Vietnam have significantly decreased, costing only a fraction of their prices two years ago. read more

Australia's largest ports operator, DP World Australia, has commenced a gradual restart of its operations after a cyberattack compromised its network. The company closed its port operations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Fremantle after discovering the breach on Friday, causing delays in
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Western Berry a blueberry farm in Western Australia is gearing up for substantial growth, aiming to quadruple in size over the next five years due to rising demand for larger blueberries. Initially an olive farm, the family-owned Western Berry company, founded in 2012 by Derek Fisher, shifted
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Exporting Queensland avocados to China has moved a step closer with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beijing between Avocados Australia and an agency that assists with market access. read more

In a noteworthy development, over 130,000 tons of imported fruit and vegetable produce have crossed the Zabaikalsk border checkpoint since the beginning of 2023. Officials from the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision in the Zabaikalsky Krai have diligently monitored the
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Durian farmers in Đắk Lắk, Vietnam, enjoy a bountiful harvest this year, coupled with favorable prices that have translated into substantial profits. The introduction of Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage facilities, implemented over a year ago, has significantly prolonged the shelf life of
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According toEastFruit analysts, Turkey is experiencing a dynamic increase in prices for export-quality apples, as local suppliers cannot satisfy all requests from potential customers. Wholesale prices for Red Delicious apples, which are actively exported to the Indian market, already reach $0.9
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is facing scrutiny over its lack of information on whether fresh food produce imported into the country over the past five years includes genetically modified (GM) varieties. The findings come from a Right To Information (RTI)
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Malawi mangoes, nearly identical in taste and texture to Maharashtra's acclaimed Alphonso mangoes, created a sensation at the Vashi APMC fruit market in Navi Mumbai, India. The initial batch of 598 Malawi mango boxes sold out within minutes, fetching prices ranging from ₹4,500 to ₹5,500 per
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Controlled Atmosphere (CA) cold storage facilities have become a game-changer for apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the challenge of the short shelf-life of their produce. Fayaz Wani reports that these storage units, introduced in the region in 2008, now number about 45, with the
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With diplomatic relations between Israel and Turkey breaking down in response to Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements, major Israeli retail businesses, especially supermarket chains, have decided to stop importing from Turkey, and thus there are opportunities for Greece according to
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to a clear warming in relations between Iran and Tajikistan. During the recent visit of the Iranian President to Tajikistan, memorandums of understanding were signed in the field of transport, free economic zones, cooperation in the fight against drugs, and even
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EastFruit experts draw attention to a number of sequential events that have a negative impact on Armenia’s ability to export its fruits and vegetables, as well as other types of goods. Moreover, these events surprisingly coincide with the cooling of relations between Armenia and Russia, which
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Australian-owned, Indian cocopeat manufacturer Ecomix Australia – one of the supply partners under the umbrella of ProdOz International – has set its sights on global expansion.  read more

Scientists are developing a vaccine-like solution to arm Australian citrus growers with an effective way to combat citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a significant challenge for the Australian citrus industry. read more

In December, Euro Asian Fruit will have operated a warehouse in the Netherlands for three years. It supplies the Asian community in Europe from ABC Westland in Poeldijk. Its clientele recently increased substantially. "We've built a good name within the Asian community; our next goal is to serve
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