All Production & Trade articles – Page 27
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NewsEswatini loses out as China eliminates African tariffs
Small citrus producing country on South Africa’s eastern border loses out as China cuts tariffs on African imports
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NewsWorld Fresh launches new Canadian dark sweet cherry varieties
British Columbia-based company has been authorised to market five new Canadian-bred cherry varieties to global markets
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NewsSyngenta launches high INSV-resistant romaine lettuce Renegade
New variety joins Stampede in offering enhanced protection against thrips-transmitted virus that has significantly impacted Salinas Valley production
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NewsSouth African apples first to benefit from China’s expanded zero-tariff policy
New agreement expands zero-tariff treatment to cover 53 African countries
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NewsSouth Africa projects 209mn-carton citrus crop
The country’s total citrus export forecast is up 5mn on last year’s final figure of 203.9mn cartons
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NewsHort Connections Horticulture Awards for Excellence finalists announced
Winners to be announced at Hort Connections Gala Dinner on Thursday 4 June
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NewsEuropean apricot production forecast up 6 per cent
European production set to recover this season, although doubts remain over eventual size of French crop
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NewsFrench plum production stays steady
Forecast broadly similar to last year’s with production in France’s main growing region set to be 10 per cent below average
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NewsBrazilian fruit exports jump 25 per cent in first quarter of 2026
Rise in mango and apple shipments lead export charge, with EU-Mercosur deal expected to create new opportunities for exporters
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NewsIFPA reacts to passing of 2026 Farm Bill
Cathy Burns has hailed the passing of America’s first Farm Bill in eight years as delivering ”certainty and stability” for specialty crop growers
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NewsGirona Apple PGI set to market 90,000 tonnes of apples this season
The figure is broadly in line with the volume marketed under the PGI last year
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NewsSouthern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026
WCO warns of impact of Middle East war on logistics and access, as well as cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers
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NewsQueensland supercharges ag-tech investment
New innovation fund supports innovative businesses in developing cutting-edge technology for primary industries
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NewsNew Zealand exporters reap benefit of European trade deal
Value of country’s exports to EU are up more than NZ$30bn following the FTA’s signing
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Comment‘Senior talent must adapt to new realities of fresh produce job market’
A number of jobless directors are searching for their next challenge following some high-profile mergers and restructures in the sector, but the job market they’re entering isn’t the same one they left
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NewsUS stonefruit leader welcomes ‘7 Months of Summer’
The largest stonefruit grower in the US is doubling down on its multi-region production strategy
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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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NewsSpanish fresh produce imports rise in January-February
Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables increased 2.6 per cent in volume during the first two months of 2026
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NewsAnecoop expands Bouquet watermelon offer
New additions to the Bouquet range include an orange-fleshed watermelon and “ultra-firm” varieties bred specifically for the fresh-cut segment
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NewsEcuadorean banana exports grow despite challenging trade outlook
Q1 shipments up almost 10 per cent at 111.57mn boxes according to Acorbanec data