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Southern Hemisphere citrus production to fall by almost 6 per cent in 2026
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (357+ words) WCO warns of impact of Middle East war on logistics and access, as well as cost of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers The Southern Hemisphere citrus crop is set to reach 26. 41mn tonnes in 2026, a fall of 5. 86 per cent on the…...
Superplum provides full supply chain transparency with Insta Trace launch
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (334+ words) Fruitnet Superplum provides full supply chain transparency with Insta Trace launch QR codes on new Superplum packaging reveal comprehensive intelligence reports with eight sections of verified data Indian agritech company, Superplum has launched Insta Trace " a new consumer-facing digital intelligence…...
Sun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (336+ words) Fruit breeder Sun World International has selected new licensees for its proprietary grape varieties in Australia and Italy, as it continues to strengthen its branded fruit programmes across the world. The new licensees will be able to market trademarked varieties…...
European apricot production forecast up 6 per cent
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (376+ words) European production set to recover this season, although doubts remain over eventual size of French crop This year's European apricot production is forecast at around 505, 000 tonnes, up 6 per cent on 2025, and 3 per cent higher compared with the 2020-2024 average. However, the…...
French plum production stays steady
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (471+ words) Forecast broadly similar to last year's with production in France's main growing region set to be 10 per cent below average AOPN delivered its plum forecast at Medfel for the third time Fresh plum production in France is expected to weigh…...
New Zealand produce leverages EU FTA
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (197+ words) Fruit and vegetable exports to EU surpass NZ$1. 3bn in value The value of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement for New Zealand's fresh produce exporters has been revealed on the second anniversary of the agreement. According to a release…...
Brazilian fruit exports jump 25 per cent in first quarter of 2026
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (336+ words) Rise in mango and apple shipments lead export charge, with EU-Mercosur deal expected to create new opportunities for exporters Brazilian fruit exports grew 25 per cent in value in the first quarter of 2026 to US$351mn, according to national fruit association Abrafrutas....
Queensland supercharges ag-tech investment
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (233+ words) The 2025 Gatton Ag Tech Showcase held in Queensland During Labor's decade of decline, Queensland's primary industries sector received insufficient support and opportunities for prosperity were left to wither on the vine." Under Labor, Queensland's primary industries suffered regulatory changes with…...
Ecuadorean banana exports grow despite challenging trade outlook
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (272+ words) Q1 shipments up almost 10 per cent at 111. 57mn boxes according to Acorbanec data Ecuador's banana exports totalled 111. 57mn boxes in the first three months of 2026, representing a 9. 87 per cent increase on the same period last year, according to data from Acorbanec. The European…...
Switching from plastic to paper packaging can improve shelf life in certain products
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (751+ words) Jeremy Sharp, projects and commercial manager at Produce Packaging, discusses the benefits of carton board and the firm's recent advances in berry packaging The Evo Grow range is suitable for berries as well as other fruits What are your latest…...