Mother Nature had gifted California with cooler temperatures and rainier weather during this past winter and the early spring of 2023. “As a result of the cool winter weather, the typical pistachio harvest start date was delayed by about two weeks for us,” says Diana Salsa, Vice President of
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Apparently, the Australians are gearing up for a very, very merry Christmas this year. According to a recent survey, nearly 73% of people would be getting boozy this Christmas Eve. This will inevitably result in a lot of Christmas Day hangovers. read more

Japan’s MY 2022/23 mandarin production has recovered from last year’s historically lowest production. However, overall Japanese citrus planted area and production is on a downward trend amidst aging farmers, labor shortages, and a lack of successors for running farms. Japanese yen
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In recent months, China’s onion export prices have been rising. Recently, affected by the news that Egypt extended its onion export ban, onion prices surged sharply within half a month. read more

The United States has maintained its position as the world leader in blueberry production in 2023, with cultivation spanning 38 states in four major geographic regions: the Pacific Northwest, South, Midwest and Northeast. In particular, 10 states account for more than 98% of commercially
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New Zealand cherry producer Southern Fruits International expects to send up to 340 tonnes of premium cherries to global markets this season – more than doubling the volumes shipped last year.  read more

Yesterday, Malaysia barred any Israeli or Israel-bound ships from docking at its ports. Public protests in support of Palestine have been regular in Malaysia since October. Malaysia’s immediate ban on ships from Israeli shipping company ZIM, as well as any vessels bearing Israel’s flag, was
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Yesterday in Rome, the President of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti, received the ISMAA 2023'Mediterranean in the World' Award for his commitment to agricultural enterprises with a view to growth and internationalisation. Presenting him with the plaque was the Undersecretary to the
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On November 28, 2023, the first phase of the BMB-NRC Agrologistics project, an Uzbek-Russian agrologistics alliance, was launched in the Sharaf-Rashidov district of Uzbekistan. The project includes a three-tier module with refrigerated chambers and warehouses with a capacity of 10 thousand tons,
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Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNP), a state development agency, have formed a strategic partnership to develop the port of Lumut in Perak state, Malaysia. The European Commission has awarded a €1.9 million grant for feasibility studies,
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The New Zealand National Cherry Stone Spitting Championship is set to take place in Cromwell, at the McNulty House gardens beside Lake Dunstan, on December 27, 2023. This unique event attracts contestants of all ages, from young enthusiasts to experienced participants. read more

"I believe there will be a shift in the ginger market between late January and early February. The first containers we are planning from China in early January, which will arrive in Europe after 30 days, cost 30 to 40% less," reports fine Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta. "From
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Amanda J Panda, a US employee, humorously revealed on X (formerly Twitter) her unusual Christmas bonus: a potato. Marking an improvement from last year's mundane 30-minute leadership video conference, this year's bonus came with a twist - the potato, valued at $15, is taxable on her next
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From January to October this year, fruit, and berry imports decreased by 8.3%, totalling 457,000 tons, costing Kazakhstan $274.2 million. read more

At the beginning of November 2023, a trial batch of Uzbek fresh table grapes of the “Kelin Barmo” variety (translation from Uzbek language means “Lady’s finger”) in the amount of one ton was supplied to the US market by the “Sherakhun” company from the Altyaryk district of the
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According to the analysts, the suspension coincides with the peak of the Egyptian orange harvest and has led to a serious crisis for the country's citrus fruit producers. It is also leading to a shortage of oranges for consumers in Asia - one of the most attractive export markets for
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This is the finding of ProMango, the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers, which projects a 70-80% fall from the previous season. The warm winter temperatures due to the El Niño phenomenon have caused very low levels of flowering, drastically reducing production volumes. read more

The USDA has certified Australia’s Steritech Merrifield irradiation facility in Victoria for the export of horticulture produce with approved irradiation trade pathways to the US. read more

Ausveg SA will partner with the University of Adelaide’s SA Centre of Economic Studies to provide a State of the Industry report to support industry and government decision making with greater insight into the industry challenges and opportunities for growth. The investigation comes with
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At Naki Groothandel on the Venlo Fresh Park site, the Turkish vegetable season is in full swing. Over the past decade, the wholesaler has made a name for itself with Turkish home-grown products. In Turkey, a wide range of vegetables and fruits are grown by the company's own cultivation company
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