Anecoop will ship its first-ever container of Persimon Bouquet-branded Rojo Brillante persimmons to mainland China this week. The 15-tonne consignment of fruit, grown by the Valencia-based Coalmar cooperative, will set sail on 14 December from the port of Algeciras and is due to arrive in
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Iranian imports of bananas have faced multiple challenges over the past decade, not least the sanctions that have drastically limited companies’ ability to ship and make payments, but also the extreme weather experienced in some of the country’s key sources. read more

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has issued statements announcing new market access for fruit from Kazakhstan and Uruguay. China will now accept lemons from Uruguay and peaches and apricots, from Kazakhstan contingent on the stipulated phytosanitary requirements. read more

Costa Group has announced the date of its shareholder vote on an A$1.496bn acquisition bid from Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium including Driscoll’s.  read more

On 7 December an important research forum took place hosted jointly by Avocados Australia (AAL) and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Redlands Research Facility in Cleveland, Queensland. The event brought together professionals with the
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A New Zealand mushroom company has collaborated with Callaghan Innovation to scientifically confirm that the native Pekepeke-kiore mushroom, Hericium novae-zealandiae, contains compounds that are good for cognitive health. Mushroom grower and supplement company Mynd now sells an approved dietary
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In the lush landscapes of Northern Australia, Manbulloo Ltd stands as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of Australian agriculture. Marie Piccone, the Managing Director of Manbulloo Ltd, Australia's largest grower of the iconic Kensington Pride and R2E2 mango varieties, offers an
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Aussie growers could soon reap the benefits of technology from across the globe through a scan of startups that offer innovative solutions to labour challenges. read more

A farmer shared a useful tip for selecting ripe watermelons: check the spacing between the dark and light green lines on the watermelon's rind. The key is to find a watermelon where these lines are at least two fingers' width apart. This method was discovered by a woman who spoke with the farmer. read more

A group of inspectors from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) was in Chile almost two weeks ago verifying that the orchards and packing facilities comply with the protocols signed by both countries for the entry of Chilean peaches and apricots into the Chinese market. A common
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The production season of custard apples produced in Taiwan starts in November. It is reported that due to two strong typhoons during the growing period, a large number of fruits dropped, and the appearance of many fruits was damaged, resulting in the output being halved this year, and the number
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The Iranian kiwifruit season has just begun. According to Amirhossein Azizi, from the exporting company Bezhit, the season looks promising, given the high global demand for kiwifruit and the commercial developments this year, notably the reopening of the Indian market. read more

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has thrown out US gourmet food producer MSRF’s complaint against South Korean liner operator HMM. read more

The consumption of avocados in India has grown significantly, Abdul Kadir Memon, Director of Indian fruit importer Abacate International, states: “The avocado market in India has experienced a phenomenal surge. Over the last few years, the market size has consistently doubled, echoing the
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Twenty-two years ago, after working for more than a decade in an important garlic cooperative in the Spanish region of La Mancha, and seeing the growing competition from dried garlic imported from China, Miguel Antonio Olivares decided to take a step in a different direction in the garlic
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AP Moller–Maersk has announced that it is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. read more

In 2020, approximately 4.2% of the EU’s total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture fishing sector. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector continues to be a significant source of employment, particularly in eastern and southern EU countries.
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The good demand from Europe for blueberries and from China for cherries from Chile is making up for the lower volumes says Cristóbal Valenzuela, Commercial Manager LATAM, of Jaguar the Fresh Company B.V. read more

The gross value of production (GVP) for Australian avocados was estimated at $574 million in 2022-23. According to Avocados Australia’s Facts at a Glance 2022/23 Report, this is a return to the 2020/21 level. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, a sharp surge in demand for Turkish mandarins was noted in the past week, which led to an increase in transportation fees by logistics companies. Another bad news for buyers of mandarins was rainy weather in the Mersin region, which led to delays in harvesting
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