Seeka looks to jujubes for expansion
Seeka, the largest producer of kiwi fruit and nashi pears in Australia, is investing millions in a fruit that might be unknown to many Australians. The company, founded in New Zealand, is planning

Weather delays blueberry season but organically-grown fruit and sustainability continue to drive sales
A later-than-expected season for a leading organic Victorian blueberry farm has meant fruit is available in May. Moondarra Blueberries is based around two hours east of Melbourne, and Business

London Packaging Week to dock at Excel London
London Packaging Week will again assume its place at the epicentre of the packaging industry later this summer, but in a brand-new home – the world-famous ExCeL Centre in London. London’s

Queen Victoria Market lobby group highlights importance community markets play in Melbourne’s food security
A Queen Victoria Market (QVM) lobby group has made a submission to a federal parliamentary inquiry highlighting the importance community markets play in Melbourne’s food security. In their

Relacje do poprawki !!
W dniach od 6 do 7 października w Boguchwale koło Rzeszowa odbyła się Jesienna Giełda Ogrodnicza. Organizatorem giełdy był Podkarpacki Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego. Pokazano dorobek

Jakość arbuzów wg normy
Minimalne wymagania jakości wg standardu UE określają jakie powinny być arbuzy, aby można było nimi handlować. Arbuzy muszą być: całe, zdrowe; wyklucza się produkty z objawami gnicia

Victoria horticulture jobs bearing more fruit
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting disadvantaged workers to get into the horticulture industry by recruiting and training 100 green-thumbed people looking to work in nurseries and

"Kenya is a very powerful country that is increasingly present in the avocado market"
There has been a shorter campaign this year in the entire Mediterranean area, and particularly in Spain, so "the avocado export market is currently very active," says Francisco de la Torre, of the

Victoria contributes $1.3 million to AgTech expansion
With an investment of $1.3 million that includes the formation of the first specific angel investor group and grants for up-and-coming business owners, Australia's Victorian province government is

Hot chips prices increase in Australia due to potato shortage
Queenslanders are finding the prices of hot chips (fries) to be too high to handle. As a result of a poor supply of potatoes, they are rising to as much as $12 (Aus dollar) for a tiny serve. Some

Cuban company sets out to strengthen the economy
The development of the farms of the Victoria de Girón Agroindustrial Enterprise, located in the Cuban province of Matanzas, should strengthen the economy of the territory and the country. With a

Fresh potato supplies still strong in Queensland to meet consumers' hot chip demand
With reported potato shortages affecting frozen chip suppliers around Australia, consumers can still rely on steady supplies of fresh potatoes from local fruit and veg shops to get their fix of

The Victorian stone fruit grower selling main orchard to focus on other 'exciting' opportunities
A Victorian fruit grower is in the process of transitioning out of growing, which will see the company sell its main orchard to focus on other opportunities within the produce industry. The Manto