Dried fruit and nuts news archive
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NewsNefuen and Grupo Hijuelas inaugurate new hazelnut plant in Osorno
Facility aims to transform region into a strategic hub for the processing and export of hazelnuts
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FeaturesIn pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
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NewsTough harvest leads to slow sales opening for Australian almonds
Harvest rains push back processing and limit inshell potential
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NewsWar ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
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AdvertorialMacfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
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NewsUSDA reveals AFTPP funding awardees
Washington Apple Commission, California Table Grape Commission and Pear Bureau Northwest among beneficiaries
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FeaturesImportaco and AgriSound collaborate on regenerative farming project
Food group partners with UK’s AgriSound to gauge impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards
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NewsAustralian Macadamia Society appoints Ben Baldwin as CEO
Baldwin will take over from outgoing CEO Clare Hamilton-Bate
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NewsIran stops all agri-food exports
Move adds to mounting logistics challenges and makes supply issues and price rises more likely
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NewsMAF Roda cracks date challenge
Sticky and delicate, Medjool dates have long been a headache for automation specialists, but France’s MAF Roda says its new sorter ticks all the boxes
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NewsAustralia’s macadamia industry cautiously optimistic for 2026 season
Early-season forecast has macadamia crop reaching 59,080 tonnes, a strong recovery from 2025’s 43,800 tonnes
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsAustralia’s horticulture industry reaches highest production value on record
Total output across fruit, vegetables, nuts and nursery grew 6 per cent in value in 2024/25 reaching A$18.4bn
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NewsAustralian macadamias source market insights in Europe, US and Asia
Data from online and offline retailers to help the industry effectively supply key export markets
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NewsDemand for Australian almonds remains strong in key export markets
Export volumes far exceed early crop expectations reaching almost 146,000 tonnes in first 10 months of 2025/26 selling season
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NewsFruit-led export surge narrows Philippines’ farm trade gap
Fruit and nuts accounted for 37 per cent of total exports in December at a value of US$329.72mn
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CommentComment: The unexpected impact of ‘Dujjonku’ on Korea’s pistachio supply
Hyojun Kim details the latest food craze taking hold in Korea and what it means for the future of fresh produce consumption and marketing
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NewsResearch project sets sights on higher macadamia yields
Investigation to examine the physiological drivers of productivity for macadamias and deliver practical crop management strategies
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FeaturesWalnuts on the march
Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board & Commission, talks production, trade, the UK market, and why walnuts are the fashionable product of the moment
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NewsUzbekistan to expand supply of fresh and dried fruit to Malaysia
Delegation reaches agreements with leading importers and distributors following a series of meetings