Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 3
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NewsOhalo unveils self-pollinating almond variety
Potentially groundbreaking development offers growers chance to remove significant cost, says US breeding company
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NewsBundaberg macadamia orchard sales attract international interest
Winfield and Miara Portfolio offered for sale in one line or as separate properties
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NewsMaersk supports Tanzania’s cashew trade
New Korosho Express bi-weekly seasonal ocean service will operate from Mtwara to destination markets in China, India and Vietnam
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News‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
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NewsSouth African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
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NewsOasis Date debuts as North America’s biggest date grower and processor
Company becomes the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified date farm
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NewsNatural Delights hosts annual harvest tour at Arizona property
The medjool date company has reported 16.1 per cent growth year on year
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NewsBrazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow
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NewsUS could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
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NewsNew lanternfly cases a concern for Michigan fruit growers
Apples, grapes and peaches could be under threat from infestations of spotted lanternfly, which has been present in the US for a decade
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NewsStudy reveals ‘prune effect’ on bone health
Eating prunes daily may reduce negative bone effects of oral contraceptives in younger women
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NewsFairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price tool
Tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages
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NewsTurkish dried fruit exports rise in value
Although production volumes of dried fruits have fallen in Turkey, revenue for Turkish exporters increased by 12 per cent in the first half of 2024
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NewsHort Innovation investment boosts tree crop breeding
New A$41m programme will focus on developing smaller, high-density orchards that will help growers improve their productivity at reduced costs
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NewsVarroa mite detected in Victoria
Outbreak of varroa mite parasite confirmed in Victoria for the first time
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NewsStrike action could have major impact on US East Coast
According to data shared by Sea-Intelligence, a possible strike by port workers could cause a backlog that remains until the start of 2025
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NewsGreek producers test tropical crops as temperatures rise
With temperatures soaring across Greece for another summer, some growers are looking to adapt to the changing climate with the production of tropical crops including avocados and lychees
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NewsWHSmith goes nuts for ‘world-first’ flavoured Brazil nuts
Truly Nuts has developed a harvesting process in the Amazon powered by nut shells
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NewsFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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