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Mexican avocado season showing signs of an early finish

2025-03-13T23:54:00+00:00By

Lower than expected volumes have growers “reaching ahead” to supply additional fruit

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Berry business bursting with potential

2025-03-13T16:43:00+00:00By

Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key

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New plantings boost South Africa’s kiwifruit business

2025-03-13T10:21:00+00:00By

The country’s climate is seen as ideal for growing varieties that are in demand globally

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China to destroy 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries

2025-03-13T03:09:00+00:00By

More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit transferred out of port of Nansha this week 

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Australian fresh produce to shine at Tokyo showcase dinner

2025-03-13T03:05:00+00:00By

Event forms part of the Australia-Japan Horticulture Showcase initiative designed to strengthen trading relationship between Australia and Japan 

Conversations

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ICTSI will be “strong and reliable partner to Transnet”

2025-03-12T09:46:00+00:00By

The court dispute between ICTSI, Transnet and Maersk over Durban Container Terminal is finally moving to a conclusion

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Zespri Zag Innovation Fund kicks off second year with mission to propel a sustainable future

2025-03-12T00:21:00+00:00

Fund calls for innovators to find solutions that drive meaningful decarbonisation and enhance orchard productivity 

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Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season

2025-03-11T23:49:00+00:00By

New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season  

Chilean fruit to Vietnam

Chilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market

2025-03-11T12:46:00+00:00By

Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access

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Vietnam’s fresh produce exports to China plunge 43 per cent

2025-03-11T06:43:00+00:00By

News tied to China’s increased requirements on durian imports  

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T&G welcomes successful judgement protecting its IP rights under China’s new Seed Law

2025-03-11T02:51:00+00:00By

New verdict upholds earlier ruling against the unlawful cultivation and selling of Envy apple plant material and fruit  

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California contends with small-size navels

2025-03-07T05:11:00+00:00By

Exporters prepare for a slow season after the hottest summer in history has put fruit diameter at the smallest measured size in two decades

Duncan Jones spoke to FPJ at Fruit Logistica 2025

Consumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label

2025-03-06T16:57:00+00:00By

Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker

Contecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to China

Contecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to Asia

2025-03-05T07:28:00+00:00By

Cosco’s WSA5 service is first direct connection between Ecuador and Asia via Port of Chancay

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US imposes further tariffs on China

2025-03-05T05:35:00+00:00

China’s countermeasures target US agricultural and food products