EU publishes stricter import regulations for South African oranges

The South African citrus industry had severely opposed the new rules, saying that they are "disproportionate and unfeasible" and could lead to large gaps in the supply chain and higher prices for EU consumers. 

June 22 , 2022

Significant fall in New Zealand avocado exports, despite some silver linings

Chaos in the shipping industry, an excess of fruit in Australia and Covid-19 disruption have contributed to falls in New Zealand’s avocado exports in the past year. 

June 22 , 2022

Australian table grape exports to Vietnam increase by 98%

Australian table grape exports to Vietnam reached record levels in 2021–22, thanks to improved trading conditions and ongoing export diversification efforts.

June 22 , 2022

TOMRA celebrates the formal opening of its Field Research Centre

The Grand Opening of TOMRA Fresh Food’s Field Research Centre saw the New Zealand based team showcasing technology from their purpose-built facility.

June 21 , 2022

Citri&Co and PSP Investments form strategic partnership

PSP has formed a strategic partnership with Citri&Co, acquiring its orchards in Spain. Citri&Co will operate and manage the assets.

June 21 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: AAPLUM revokes its 2022 estimates for grapes from Mexico

In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Sarah Ilyas studies the progression of Mexico’s grape season.

June 21 , 2022

U.S. EPA ordered to reassess glyphosate's impact

A U.S. federal appeals court in Friday ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reassess whether glyphosate, the controversial ingredient in Bayer AG's Roundup weed killer, poses unreasonable risks to humans and the environment.

June 20 , 2022

Dole Food Company adds execs to sales and operations teams

Dole Food Company announced today the hiring of a new Vice President of Sales for the Dole Diversified North America division.

June 20 , 2022

Watch: Homeowner fruit tree pruning

Join former University of Tennessee Extension agent and Apple Valley Orchard owner Chuck McSpadden for a quick and inside look on how to prune fruit trees.

June 20 , 2022

Chile's prune harvest culminates in good volumes and high quality produce

Pedro Acuña, Executive Director of Chileprunes, stated that of the 90,000 metric tons of prunes produced in Chile's 2022 harvest, more than 70 thousand metric tons were available for dehydration.

June 20 , 2022