All Production & Trade articles – Page 29
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NewsPremier Fresh Australia acquires new farmland to enhance its North Queensland banana operations
Expansion is part of renewal strategy for banana operations
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NewsIndonesia sends first shipment of frozen durian to China
Indonesia’s durian industry reaches a new milestone
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NewsLeaderBrand reports strong start to sweetcorn season
Despite adverse weather in September and October, improved conditions have helped crops recover in time for summer demand
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NewsEU-Mercosur deal still “unacceptable”, warns Copa-Cogeca
European farming association Copa-Cogeca has urged the EU to reject the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which it says risks further destabilising the agricultural sector
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NewsVietnam eyes ambitious US$1bn banana export goal
Industry leaders believe export value has the potential to triple in the coming years
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NewsCape Town port delays disrupt South African grape exports
South Africa’s grape export season faces challenges from severe port delays and growing competition from Peru and Chile
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NewsAlmería sees tomato exports grow in 2024/25
A total of 375,000 tonnes of tomatoes worth €621mn were exported last season
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NewsMoroccan avocado exporters seize on new opportunity in Canada
Fall in Mexican supply created a window for Moroccan fruit at the beginning of this year
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NewsSouth African mandarin production soars in landmark season
The CGA said a final volume of 53.5mn cartons represented a 19 per cent increase on initial estimates of 44.9mn cartons
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NewsEosta launches new-season organic South African table grapes
The 2025/26 season includes several new varieties with better sizing, shelf-life and overall quality, as demand for organic grapes continues to grow
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NewsNew guide helps Australian citrus growers prepare for innovative orchard systems
Citrus plant protection guide 2025/26 provides information on managing pests and diseases and new research on growing systems
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AnalysisChina’s fruit import volumes surge but value growth slows
Wayne Prowse provides an update on Asia’s biggest market, where total import volumes are up sharply on last year, driven by bananas and cherries
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees UK lychee potential
Despite climatic challenges facing the island of Mauritius, exporter Bella Fruitiva continues to see good opportunities for its exotics, including breadfruit and fresh lychees
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NewsJingold expands beyond kiwifruit with Italian-grown avocados
Italian company to launch L’Avocado Italiano by Jingold, backed by ambitious production plans through new joint venture AgroAvo
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seeded grapes ‘almost completely disappearing’
Dutch industry organisation GroentenFruit Huis says imports into the Netherlands have grown by 40 per cent in past decade
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NewsStrong kiwifruit sales push Seeka profit to record levels
Company raises profit forecast, on the back of reported improved returns, excellent post-harvest performance, and cost savings
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CommentComment: Data is unseen key to post-harvest profit
How to prevent waste? Improved handling and logistics are vital, but bigger opportunities lie in better planning, writes Carmen Berkhout of Source
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NewsHortifrut reports major loss and announces strategic changes in Peru
World’s largest blueberry producer closes September with losses of US$59.19mn, and moves forward with production shifts in key markets
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NewsHuelva’s berry acreage to remain stable in 2026
Industry association Freshuelva said planted area will grow by just 1 per cent, with strawberries and blueberries leading the charge
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NewsSemillas Fitó celebrates 10th anniversary of Monterosa
To mark the milestone, the tomato brand has launched its first-ever TV advertising campaign