Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 2
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CommentComment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
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NewsMarquis Group toasts to strong 2024 macadamia season
Leading Australian macadamia grower-processor-marketer closes season with strong sales
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NewsFresh Markets Australia’s FreshTest initiative adds 12 new analytes to its screening programme
Additions push Mega Screen detection to over 480 residues boosting coverage, compliance, and spray drift monitoring
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NewsMexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
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NewsMoroccan almond imports continue to rise
Although Morocco is developing its domestic almond production, the nut’s growing popularity among Moroccan consumers means year-round imports, mainly from the US, are vital
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NewsUK imports of South African raisins soar
The UK imported 9,100 tonnes of raisins from South Africa in 2024, up 137 per cent year-on-year
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NewsThe Wonderful Company commits US$10mn to LA fire relief efforts
Company pledges financial support for firefighters and police, and says it will also double employee donations
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NewsKey challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
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PromotionComing soon: FPJ Marketing & Branding Special
FPJ’s first-ever Marketing & Branding Special celebrates innovation and offers inspiration as opportunities for fresh produce brands grow in the UK
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NewsAustralian macadamia crop finishes strongly despite adverse weather conditions
Growers produced 53,950 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture, up 11.5 per cent on 2023 volumes
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NewsSouth African raisin crop set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for first time
Raisins SA says producers are reporting ideal conditions and plant health as early harvest approaches in January
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NewsChestnuts coasting on the local market
New brand secures deal with Coop Italia for its northern Italian production as volumes return to historical level
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NewsSouth Africa outlines ambitious raisin aims
New figures show the country is the largest raisin grower in the Southern Hemisphere, with production set to increase further
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NewsZZ2 scoops Shoprite supplier of the year award
Retailer praises company for ability to deliver “exceptional produce” including tomatoes, avocados, cherries, apples and pears
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NewsCPB uses tech to boost prune engagement
California Prune Board takes prune orchards to global audiences via virtual reality project
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NewsSaudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
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NewsFruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
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NewsNational Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
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NewsWestminster extends prunes’ duty-free status
US industry welcomes UK decision to extend zero import tariff on California prunes
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NewsSpanish consumers go nuts for almonds
Consumption grew 32.6 per cent in 2023 as Spain consolidates position as second biggest global exporter