Dried fruit and nuts
All the news and market analysis for worldwide dried fruit and nuts Industry, including dried fruit and nut producers, dried fruit and nut production, and the import and export of dried fruit and nuts.
Australian macadamia crop finishes strongly despite adverse weather conditions
Growers produced 53,950 tonnes in-shell at 3.5 per cent moisture, up 11.5 per cent on 2023 volumes
South African raisin crop set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for first time
Raisins SA says producers are reporting ideal conditions and plant health as early harvest approaches in January
Chestnuts coasting on the local market
New brand secures deal with Coop Italia for its northern Italian production as volumes return to historical level
South Africa outlines ambitious raisin aims
New figures show the country is the largest raisin grower in the Southern Hemisphere, with production set to increase further
ZZ2 scoops Shoprite supplier of the year award
Retailer praises company for ability to deliver “exceptional produce” including tomatoes, avocados, cherries, apples and pears
CPB uses tech to boost prune engagement
California Prune Board takes prune orchards to global audiences via virtual reality project
Saudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
National Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
Westminster extends prunes’ duty-free status
US industry welcomes UK decision to extend zero import tariff on California prunes
Spanish consumers go nuts for almonds
Consumption grew 32.6 per cent in 2023 as Spain consolidates position as second biggest global exporter
Ohalo unveils self-pollinating almond variety
Potentially groundbreaking development offers growers chance to remove significant cost, says US breeding company
Bundaberg macadamia orchard sales attract international interest
Winfield and Miara Portfolio offered for sale in one line or as separate properties
Maersk supports Tanzania’s cashew trade
New Korosho Express bi-weekly seasonal ocean service will operate from Mtwara to destination markets in China, India and Vietnam
‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
South African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
Oasis Date debuts as North America’s biggest date grower and processor
Company becomes the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified date farm
Natural Delights hosts annual harvest tour at Arizona property
The medjool date company has reported 16.1 per cent growth year on year
Brazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow
US could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
New lanternfly cases a concern for Michigan fruit growers
Apples, grapes and peaches could be under threat from infestations of spotted lanternfly, which has been present in the US for a decade
Study reveals ‘prune effect’ on bone health
Eating prunes daily may reduce negative bone effects of oral contraceptives in younger women
Fairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price tool
Tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages
Turkish dried fruit exports rise in value
Although production volumes of dried fruits have fallen in Turkey, revenue for Turkish exporters increased by 12 per cent in the first half of 2024
Hort Innovation investment boosts tree crop breeding
New A$41m programme will focus on developing smaller, high-density orchards that will help growers improve their productivity at reduced costs
Varroa mite detected in Victoria
Outbreak of varroa mite parasite confirmed in Victoria for the first time
Strike action could have major impact on US East Coast
According to data shared by Sea-Intelligence, a possible strike by port workers could cause a backlog that remains until the start of 2025
Greek producers test tropical crops as temperatures rise
With temperatures soaring across Greece for another summer, some growers are looking to adapt to the changing climate with the production of tropical crops including avocados and lychees
WHSmith goes nuts for ‘world-first’ flavoured Brazil nuts
Truly Nuts has developed a harvesting process in the Amazon powered by nut shells
Fairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
China approves import of Brazilian pecans
Negotiations for pecan exports first began in 2019
The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
Indian delegation visits Chilean prune production sites
Long-term promotion could see imports of prunes to India rise to 12,000 tonnes
California Prunes pitched as natural alternative ingredient to processed sugar
California Prune Board hopes manufacturers and bakers will switch to the dried fruit
Turkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
South African raisins bounce back
”Outstanding” raisin crop in the country signals an improvement after a number of challenging years for the industry