Scientists-breeders of the Research Institute of Horticulture, Viticulture, and Winemaking under the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan presented new nectarine varieties “Khosiyat” and “Ifora.” New varieties were bred by employees of the research and experimental
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The hazelnut production in Georgia faces challenges in the 2023 season, but there is hope for better quality and quantity than in 2022. Sales of newly harvested hazelnuts in green husk have already started on the local market, but exporters have not started buying yet. The average wholesale
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New Zealand’s exporters are delighted with the news that the country has signed a free trade deal with the EU signed on 9 July, with exports of kiwifruit, apples and onions expected to benefit immediately. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is almost sold out of exhibition space with more than a month to go before it takes place in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023, according to a media release from organiser Global Produce Events (GPE). read more

China’s cherry production is forecast to increase by 12 percent to 760,000 tons in the 2023/24 campaign thanks to a rebound of production in Shandong, Sichuan, and Liaoning provinces, according to a USDA report. Cherry imports are also expected to increase, driven by strong offseason demand
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Asia Fruit Logistica is almost sold out of exhibition space with more than a month to go before it takes place in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023, according to a media release from organiser Global Produce Events (GPE). read more

The Chinese government has lifted a trade ban on Australian products, including fruit. The restrictions, which had been ongoing for two years, stemmed from political tensions between the two countries after Australia called for an independent inquiry into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A new report commissioned by Hort Innovation has projected the combined value of Australian fruit, vegetable, nut, turf and nursery industries to increase by A$4bn to reach A$21.8bn by 2030. read more

Coles has announced a new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC that will see DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains used in a campaign to get Australian children to eat more fruit and vegetable. read more

The coming apple campaign in Belgium looks promising, according to Marc Evrard of Belgian Fruit Valley. “Contrary to last season, we will be entering an empty market with no stocks left from the Northern Hemisphere and less Southern Hemisphere fruit due to issues in New Zealand for
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Zespri is to begin pre-commercial trials of a new red kiwifruit cultivar in New Zealand, according to a report by media outlet Stuff. Zespri chair Bruce Cameron said the move was a response to the high demand for its RubyRed brand in international markets, especially in China, Japan, Singapore
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A marketing campaign launched by the Australian Macadamia Society has laid claim to the affectionate nickname ‘Macas’ in a light-hearted dig at fast food giant McDonald’s. read more

Ausveg and Onions Australia, which represent the interests of Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers, are pleased to announce a strategic merger that will see the onion industry joining with Ausveg. The move will expand Ausveg’s representative footprint and provide it with a stronger
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Spain’s CAAE certification entity has signed an agreement with China’s Organic Food Development and Certification Centre (OFDC) that opens the way for the export of organic products to the Asian country. read more

Vietnam has great potential as a fresh fruit exporter, but this requires radical investment to establish a specialised logistics and transportation system to preserve the quality of the produce while facilitating the development of domestic agriculture. read more

Northwest Cherry Growers (NWCG) is embarking on a promotional campaign across major Indian cities to introduce this summer’s crop of US Pacific Northwest cherries to discerning health-conscious consumers. read more

UK: CMA publishes updates on its work into competition in the groceries sector read more

Blackberries and raspberries are in high demand in the Saudi Arabian market, prompting certain growers to take up the challenge of producing berries locally. Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Anjum, production manager at AlFahhad Farms, is overseeing one of the first berry production ventures in the country. read more

The Egyptian orange exports to the Southeast Asian countries continue setting new records, as reported by EastFruit. Considering such developments, the final result of the current MY 2022/23 (October-September) will most likely reach its record high. read more

For the 2022-23 financial year, Australian avocado growers/exporters exported 10,736 tons of fresh avocados to overseas markets. Avocados Australia is working on increasing that figure year-on-year. In order to achieve this, they are delivering a range of initiatives aimed at increasing the
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