All Production & Trade articles – Page 5
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NewsSeeka forecasts lower profit amid reduced kiwifruit volumes
Supplier attributes lower profit forecast to return to typical growing conditions in New Zealand and challenging weather in Australia
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NewsDole Nordic’s acquisition deal gets green light
Greenfood’s plan to sell off fresh produce wholesale division receives regulatory approval in Sweden
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NewsNaturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit
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AnalysisAnalysis: Market stabilises as cross-border rules change
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsArgentine lemon exports surge in first four months of 2026
Sector puts in its best performance in two decades, reflecting good crop and strong recovery in international demand
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NewsPeruvian dragon fruit exports on the rise
Increase in shipments in first four months of the year reflect the fruit’s growing popularity with European consumers
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FeaturesSouth Africa faces tough avocado season
Some wind damage has been reported in two key growing regions, but other areas are still looking at excellent crops
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NewsZespri expects strong grower returns for 2026/27
Kiwifruit marketer reports strong start with European and North American markets performing well, though freight costs rise due to Middle East conflict
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FeaturesPhilippine banana industry readies for comeback
New technological investments, market diversification and revitalisation provide a hedge against the Philippines’ eroding market share, ongoing TR4 challenges and the latest geopolitical unrest
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NewsWrap aims to ‘change narrative’ on food waste through series of events
Key message is that we have ‘everything to gain – nothing to waste’ by acting on one of the world’s biggest economic, environmental and social issues
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Features“This is the moment” for sustainable farming
Eighty years since the Soil Association was founded in the shadow of the Second World War, CEO Helen Browning reveals her pride that the organisation’s ideas are finally entering the mainstream
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NewsMislabelling issue returns, as Israeli settlements under scrutiny
The EU Commission is set to propose ways to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, as new report sheds light on scale of problem on European markets
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NewsHall Hunter kicks off British blueberry season
Company forecasts record-breaking harvest as more consumers actively seek out home-grown fruit
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NewsGranada event shines spotlight on tropical fruit
Congress organised by Cooperativa La Palma and Caja Rural Granada analysed current production issues
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NewsSpanish oranges under the spotlight
A new event organised by Valencia Fruits in collaboration with AgroBank and Livingstone, the event will tackle the biggest issues affecting the sector
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NewsMission Produce agrees deal to market Californian organic Keitt mangoes
Partnership with Anthony Vineyards comes ahead of new season, due to start in July and last until early September
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NewsWarakirri acquires 250ha Cobram orchard assets
Agricultural investor will lease farms to new partner DiOrsa Farms, a merged entity controlled by the Diaco and Orsida families
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NewsAustralia’s assessment of Philippine banana imports moves forward
Government publishes issues paper following technical visit and will now commence Biosecurity Imports Risk Analysis
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsSouth Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity