Dried fruit and nuts
All the news and market analysis for worldwide dried fruit and nuts Industry, including dried fruit and nut producers, dried fruit and nut production, and the import and export of dried fruit and nuts.
Spain and Portugal team up for new European almond campaign
Three-year campaign will focus on the sustainability and quality of almonds from the Iberian Peninsula
California Prunes renews partnership with Royal Osteoporosis Society
California Prunes were first ever natural food to be awarded ‘Bone Health Approved’ status by ROS
World of Fresh Ideas · Johannes Röhrenbach, Mavuno Technologies
Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence have helped smallholder farms in Africa to make their yields more predictable and attract new investment
Himachal Pradesh imports stonefruit planting material
Cherry, peach, plum almond and walnut material imported from the US as part of production diversification efforts
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Macadamias Australia sells orchards
Canadian pension fund PSP Investments pays more than A$100m for 1,000ha of Queensland macadamia orchards
‘Bolster vegan diet with prunes,’ says expert
Prunes offer bone boost for vegetarians and vegans, California Prune brand nutritionist reveals
SA Sultanas pitched as healthy new-year option
With diets and meat-free resolutions plentiful at the start of 2023, Raisins SA is suggesting consumers make a healthy choice
Australian exporters eye Indian opportunities
Tariff reductions applied as trade agreement enters force
Saudi date business sees room for growth
Indonesia is the main focus of the latest marketing drive for Saudi dates, along with Morocco, France, the UK and the US, as the Kingdom aims to be the first choice for date consumers globally
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Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
Tariff win for California prunes
California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariff announcement on UK import of prunes
Natural Delights sets sights on Asia with chocolate dates
US Medjool date supplier wants to reach south-east Asian markets with new chocolate-wrapped range
Quality and safety of SA Raisins highlighted
South African raisin producers are investing in improvements across the supply chain to ensure the best quality, sustainable product reaches German consumers.
Select Harvests to sell Mountview orchard
Australian almond company will redeploy proceeds within its core business
New macadamia varieties to lower costs
Macadamia growers could significantly reduce labour costs through new tree varieties that are shorter and enter production earlier
South Africa highlights raisin health benefits
Raisins SA is looking to spread the word about the fruit’s health benefits through a promotional campaign in the UK
HFSS ‘an exciting opportunity’ for nuts and dried fruit
Major supplier Besana believes new health legislation will strengthen the category and wants to be part of ‘mindshift change’ in food industry
GrubMarket acquires JC Produce
California-based distributor sources produce from South America and Asia for US customers
New drying techniques adopted by SA raisin growers
Drying practices among several initiatives adopted by the South African industry to improve quality
Clare Hamilton-Bate joins Australian Macadamia Society
Peak industry body names new chief executive and provides crop update
Chilean prunes set sustainability standard
New protocol to raise sustainability across industry and add value to exports
Lebanon sees food exports soar
Exports of Lebanese agri-food products have grown significantly since 2019, with grapes seeing a sixteenfold increase
SA Sultanas’ sustainability drive goes on
Raisins South Africa says that higher-than-average rainfall has failed to hold back SA Sultanas’ sustainability efforts
Felixstowe strike ‘regrettable’, says dried fruit and nut supplier
Besana managing director Riccardo Calcagni insists firm’s UK deliveries will not be delayed by planned stoppage at Port of Felixstowe
Cross brand benefits for Australian macadamias
Promotions with Yonsei Dairy and Drop Top reach over 500,000 South Korean consumers
Tata Motors helps Maharashtra growers
Global automobile manufacturer plants fruit and nut trees to help develop farming communities in India
Australian almonds position for growth
Market diversification and sustainability verification set to help Australian almond exports increase
UK trade visit highlights benefits of SA raisins
Visit to leading UK suppliers promotes quality and low residues of South African raisins
Quality and taste of SA Sultanas highlighted in new campaign
The new promotion will build on last year’s European marketing campaign
Positive 2022/23 season expected for prunes
José Tomás Quezada of Pacific Nut Company Chiles says the industry looks healthy with a “good supply-demand relationship”
