Dried fruit and nuts news archive
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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
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PromotionLunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
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NewsMildura’s Minter Magic embraces technology to compete on global stage
John Deere’s GPS technology and AutoTrac technology help Australian citrus, almond and asparagus grower to improve its business
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NewsNew drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
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NewsAustralian almond industry set for new era of significant growth
Industry could claim a larger share of the global market as production area increases
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NewsOrsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
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NewsAustralian macadamia crop finalised following challenging 2025 season
Significant rainfall across the season made for difficult growing conditions
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FeaturesSouth African macadamia industry warns of China dependency risks
Industry leaders warn that China’s growing self-sufficiency in production and processing could threaten South Africa’s export dominance