Australian macadamia crop modelling predicts increased 2023 crop
The 2023 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 60,000 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (64,400 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture), according to a climate-based forecast produced using

Eksport malin mrożonych w 2022 r.
Wolumen eksportu malin mrożonych z Polski w  2022 roku (kategoria CN 08112031 - Maliny niegotowane lub gotowane na parze lub w wodzie, zamrożone, niezawierające dodatku cukru lub

China: Avocado prices rise sharply, Australian prune market hit by Chilean stonefruit
The imported fruit market has recently been dominated by imported stone fruits, among which prunes account for the largest proportion. Due to the late arrival of Australian prunes this year, the

New exotic mushroom facility for South Australia
Epicurean Food Group (EFG) has unveiled plans to transform a former South Australian Holden vehicle painting plant into a 35,000m2 vertically integrated exotic mushroom production facility. The

Guava-root knot nematode detected in Hervey Bay
A Hervey Bay garden has been found to be the home of a very destructive and invasive bug that attacks the roots of crops and can result in severe crop loss. Sweet potato, chili, cotton, ginger,

Wet weather in North Queensland late in the Australian mango season
While wet weather has impacted mango volumes from North Queensland in recent weeks, there are still good volumes on retail shelves as the national season heads into its final weeks. Last week's

Funding helps Australian banana growers continue to improve practices
North Queensland banana growers will continue to receive support to invest in the future of their farming businesses, and the health of the Great Barrier Reef, thanks to new funding for the Banana

Registrations open for Hort Connections 2023
Growers and members of the vegetable, fruit, nut, and floral industries are encouraged to register early for Hort Connections 2023, the biggest business and networking destination for the

Grape exporters looking forward to smoother exports
Table grapes from Western Australia will be packed into shipping containers and exported to China over the coming weeks, with improved global shipping container rates and transit times a welcome

Southern Hemisphere production of apples up 5.58%
On the occasion of its Annual General Meeting in Fruit Logistica, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast for the upcoming

Queensland’s Evergreen Farms acquired
Queensland table grape and lychee operation Evergreen Farms has been acquired by investment manager Argyle Capital Partners. According to a report from the Australian Financial Review, the 3,793ha

Spinach launches sustainable vegetable brand Nutri V
Integrated Melbourne agency Spinach has created and launched the brand for Nutri V, a new food manufacturing start-up. Nutri V CEO Raquel Said said: “Around 20 per cent of all vegetables grown

Bumper crops indicate that produce prices will ease in Australia
There’s some positive news as a recent analysis reveals that Australian growers will have a strong year. This means that plenty of fresh food is set to hit the shelves, helping to ease the pace

IFPA A-NZ appoints interim CEO
The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has appointed Ben Hoodless as its interim chief executive. Current chief executive Darren Keating announced his

Overview of the global almond market – the second half of 2022
EastFruit analysts have prepared an overview of the almond market in the main producing countries. Australia takes the lead from the US in the Chinese market Australia increased exports of almonds