All Production & Trade articles – Page 2
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NewsSouth Africa announces rail and logistics reform plans
The South African government has announced sweeping transport reforms – but will they make a difference?
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NewsThai authorities crackdown foreign influence in coconut industry
Raids target eight firms alleged to have monopolised the coconut trade in Ratchaburi, pushing farmgate prices down
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NewsFuel supply concerns heighten for Australian growers as Middle East disruption continues
Industry bodies call for government action to secure critical inputs
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NewsRockit launches 2026 season as New Zealand fruit reaches global markets
Season launch coincides with the rollout of the Rockit Every Moment campaign set to include influencers, key opinion leaders and celebrities to build greater awareness for the brand
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NewsNew contest aims to get kids curious about carrots
BCGA and Elsoms have teamed up to offer prizes and an opportunity to visit a farm
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NewsIran conflict continues to disrupt South African fruit shipments
Around 90 per cent of country’s fruit exports to Middle East by sea have been blocked by the crisis, forcing suppliers to divert cargo
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NewsAVA Dalicia strawberries to launch in UK by end of year
Scottish berry breeder hoping for high demand when Mediterranean variety opens for UK sales in 2026/27 following strong performance this season
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NewsFall Creek has high hopes for new blueberry variety
Breeder believes FCM14-057 has the potential to become a market leader in the January to May window in EMEA
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NewsEurosemillas hits Tang Gold licensing target in Italy
Maximum authorised area for the Italian market has been reached, marking new phase of growth for the mandarin variety
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NewsChiquita gradually resumes operations in Panama
The multinational is testing banana packing plants as part of reactivation process in Panama
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NewsAmazon Air expands to Northeast India unlocking opportunities for horticulture
New routes will provide faster, more reliable access to the rest of the country
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NewsEarly bird registrations open for International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026
Fresh produce safety event returns to Sydney on 21-22 July with two keynote speakers, Dr Elizabeth Bihn and D’Arcie Rice
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NewsHBMA welcomes new board member as Kanzi season gets underway
Robert Thompson joins as a new director following the stepping down of Laurie Thompson wha has been on the board since its inception
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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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NewsNCP to appeal High Court judgment on Nadorcott
Group to fight on after court ruled Asda had not infringed plant breeders’ rights with sale of Tang Gold mandarins
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NewsBloom Fresh escalates enforcement in Peru
Breeder initiates new legal actions against illegal grape plantings and ramps up monitoring efforts
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NewsTurkish farming sector backs digital transformation
Country aims to develop smart farming systems to boost yields, preserve soil and water, help producers adapt to climate change, and strengthen food security
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NewsRedSayra becomes Spain’s most planted strawberry
Planasa variety positions itself as the most widely grown strawberry in the current season according to Ifapa
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NewsMaersk prioritises safety and essential cargo amid Middle East crisis
During a recent online event, chief commercial officer Karsten Kildahl discussed the Middle East conflict and its ripple effect
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Features‘Resilience is about more than just multiple origins’
Wealmoor CEO Avnish Malde tells Fred Searle about the grower-importer’s rich history, his journey into fresh produce, and why supply resilience is in the firm’s DNA

