Italy has traditionally been one of the most important peach producers, with Emilia-Romagna in a leading position. However, factors such as the Russian ban, climate change, and rising costs have caused part of this production to be moved to other regions with lower labor costs and better climatic conditions. read more

From January to May 2025, Kazakhstan exported 724 tonnes of apricots, which is 1.8 times more than in the same period last year. The entire volume was shipped to Russia. Plum exports increased by 7.5 times to 178 tonnes, also destined for Russia. Peach and nectarine exports grew almost 15-fold, reaching 104.9 tonnes. read more

Exports of Israeli goods to the United States faced a 15% tariff as new measures announced by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Thursday, August 7th. Israeli officials had cautioned that this change could result in decreased export volumes, job losses, and lower corporate tax revenues. read more

T&G Global and Roc Partners have signed a Collaboration Agreement with the aim of increasing New Zealand's supply of high-quality export apples. As part of this collaboration, 40 hectares of T&G's premium JOLI™ and ENVY™ apple varieties will be planted in two Hawke's Bay orchards in 2025. read more

Vietnam exported lychees worth $35 million (VND896 billion) in June, more than three times the value from the same month in 2024, as several markets increased imports, according to customs data. China accounted for $27 million (VND691 billion), 3.63 times higher than in June last year. read more

In the 2024-25 season, export volumes of New Zealand avocados increased by 183 percent to 3.7 million trays, with 3.8 million trays sold in the domestic market. The New Zealand market generated $62 million, with overall export revenue increasing by 400 percent to $102 million in the year ending June 30th. read more

"In a significant development for the Indian citrus industry, we have introduced seedless lemons from South Africa for the first time in the country, in collaboration with SanLucar. This is the first time India is receiving seedless lemons via sea container, and the market response has been…" read more

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One of the world's leading breeders of table grapes, cherries, and blueberries, Bloom Fresh, has won a plant variety rights (PVR) case in China, resulting in the destruction of illegally propagated IFG Ten vines sold to consumers as Sweet Globe. read more

Before Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, Fruitnet had an exclusive interview with Rijk Zwaan’s Natalie Nguyen - client specialist Asia, Friso Klok - area manager/client manager, and Xinyuan Ma - client manager chain, based in China, discussing the company's expanding influence in Asia. read more

A cutting-edge diagnostic tool that is set to revolutionize Australia's banana industry is being developed through a new project that is co-funded by Hort Innovation, scientists, and growers. read more

The price increase is particularly concerning for global chocolate manufacturers like the Italian company Ferrero, as it sources about 25% of Turkey's annual production and relies on hazelnuts as a key ingredient for chocolate products. read more

FernMark is New Zealand's official trademark of origin, awarded by the government to products that meet strict standards of authenticity, quality, and governance. While individual avocado exporters have held licenses in the past, this new read more

According to its own statements, the University of Queensland's program aimed to strengthen the banana industry's ability to diagnose disease outbreaks. read more

For the first time in New Zealand's horticulture sector, avocado exporters in the country have collaborated to obtain a collective FernMark Licence, signaling a new phase in the industry's global positioning. read more

WA Farm Direct has announced that Australian-grown Soluna apples have been exported to the United States for the first time. read more

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The collaboration represents a significant departure from traditional methods of transporting goods in batches and heralds a new era of quality, reliability, and precision in the cold chain for banana and pineapple imports in Northeast Asia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced a new partnership with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping service for fresh banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. read more

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry of Australia, Julie Collins, traveled to Indonesia to meet with her counterpart, Andi Amran Sulaiman, as the two countries sought to enhance bilateral agricultural trade. read more