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Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026

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WCO warns of impact of Middle East war on logistics and access, as well as cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers

  • Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026

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Southern 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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European 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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Sun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy

New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes

AOPN delivered its plum forecast at Medfel for the third time

French 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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Tesco King apricots from France

European apricot production forecast up 6 per cent

European production set to recover this season, although doubts remain over eventual size of French crop

AOPN delivered its plum forecast at Medfel for the third time

French 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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Sun World July Field Day 2025 Photo-5 (3)

Sun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy

New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes

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