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Northern Territory pomelo growers express concerns over pending Vietnamese imports
DAFF spokesperson says Vietnamese pomelos will not arrive until import conditions are finalised
Aldi Hong Kong partners with TradeBeyond on supply chain management
CBX platform to centralise retailer’s supply chain data, automate workflows, and ensure accurate operations documentation
Transnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
Transnet Port Terminals has deployed senior management and additional equipment operators to Cape Town to strengthen terminal performance
First South African blushed pears of the season expected in Europe
Optimal growing conditions and new varieties position South Africa as world leader in blushed pear category
Sun World grape varieties gain traction in Namibia
Breeder has announced licensing agreements with multiple Namibian exporters, strengthening its presence in early season production regions
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Fall Creek to unveil new Sekoya Nova variety at Fruit Logistica 2026
High-chill blueberry variety offers shelf-life exceeding 60 days and approximately 80 per cent of fruit above 18mm diameter
Chinese delegation tours Mendoza stonefruit sites to advance export agreement
Technicians, GACC officials and customs representatives visit production facilities plots and packing plants as part of nationwide audit
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
Uzbekistan to expand supply of fresh and dried fruit to Malaysia
Delegation reaches agreements with leading importers and distributors following a series of meetings
East-West Seed appoints Jason Bull as innovation chief
Vegetable seed specialist has named Dr Jason Bull as chief innovation officer and managing board member
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Argentina edges closer to China access for stonefruit
Phytosanitary protocol expected to be signed shortly, paving the way for exports to begin next year
Peruvian agricultural exports to China jump since opening of Chancay
Shipments to this market grew 82 per cent last year, with blueberries and avocados leading the charge
SanLucar boosts presence in China
Company signs three-year deal with one of China’s biggest on-demand online fresh fruit retailers
StepacPPC develops packaging to extend pitaya freshness
New bulk packaging film protects fruit during extended storage and shipment
Premier Fresh Australia enters new Sun World table grape partnership
Agreement enables Premier Fresh to market Sun World table grapes in Australia and internationally
SVM Variety Management secures China court win over PremA280 apple patent infringement
Court orders defendants to pay over Rmnb5mn, with SSR molecular marker testing used to prove infringement
DP World’s Callao terminal handles record 2m TEUs
Key exports through the Peruvian port include include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes
Giumarra appoints Rich Dachman as independent board chairman
Fresh produce industry veteran Rich Dachman has been appointed independent chairman of the board of directors at The Giumarra Companies
Washington fruit industry mourns death of BJ Thurlby
Washington State Fruit Commission president passes at the age of 60
Hongjiu Fruit delisted from Hong Kong stock exchange
Company’s share price had plunged 95 per cent since it was first listed