Citrus from other Countries Highly Sought After in Baltic Article by: Hari Yellina With rising gasoline, food, and consumer goods costs, Lithuania and other Baltic republics are feeling the effects of inflation; nonetheless, there is still a desire for additional high-quality, reasonably priced imported fruit and vegetables. According to Edvin Kokojev, Commercial Buyer of Augma, […]
Nationwide Recalls of Freeze-Dried Blueberries Article by: Hari Yellina According to the serving size listed on the nutritional facts panel, BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry pouches (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) due to the presence or potential presence of lead over the FDA’s recommended levels. High blood […]
India very Competitive for South African Oranges Article by: Hari Yellina Since 1997, Down South, a company based in Stellenbosch, has been exporting fruit from South Africa, primarily citrus with a balance of apples, pears, and grapes. They ship Valencias (MidKnights and Cambrias) (right) from their growers in Limpopo and the Gamtoos Valley in the […]
Collins Bros Orchards Continues its Tradition Article by: Hari Yellina With the first apple trees for Collins Bros Orchards planted in Pemberton more than a century ago, the company has a rich history. Paddy Collins, the great-grandfather of brothers Murray and Dean Collins, established Collins Siding, the family’s apple orchard, in 1906. Since then, four […]
Tomatoes and Jobs to Increase in Tatura Article by: Hari Yellina With assistance from the Andrews Labor Government, Flavorite recently completed construction of a new six-hectare glasshouse at their Tatura site in Victoria. This glasshouse is expected to increase production of tomatoes by 4,000 tonnes annually and increase their workforce in the Goulburn Valley by […]
A Large Number of People Rush in for the Opening Day of Australian Pineapple Field Days Article by: Hari Yellina For the annual Field Days, representatives of Australia’s pineapple sector have congregated close to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The two-day event, which includes farm tours, a look at some innovative technologies being utilised by producers, a […]
Researchers Develop New Robot to Improve Blueberry Harvest Article by: Hari Yellina One of the regions in Peru that produces and exports the most blueberries is La Libertad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, even its strong performance during the first four months of the year helped counteract the decline in other […]
Cold Weather Reduces Ecuador’s Banana Production by 25% Article by: Hari Yellina The production of bananas in Ecuador has been decreased by around 25% as a result of the cold weather, and some farms are also under phytosanitary quarantine. According to Richard Salazar, Executive Director of the Ecuador Banana Marketing and Export Association, “it also […]
Australian Citrus Fruits Finally Enters Chinese Markets Article by: Hari Yellina This week, Australian tangerines and oranges arrived at the Guangzhou Fruit Wholesale Market. As a result, the cost of imported oranges and tangerines decreased. Peaches are one of the most popular domestic fruits right now. Recently, Australian oranges were introduced to the Chinese market. […]
Delayed Grape Ripening May Assist Wine Quality Article by: Hari Yellina New research from South Australia may cause wine grape growers to reconsider their drying techniques. In order to create wine of higher quality, experts from the University of Adelaide looked into the most effective techniques for drying grapes. The study concentrated on three widely […]
Current Agricultural Situation Not Ideal but Complaining Worsens the Circumstances Article by: Hari Yellina “Until the final shipment of summer fruit leaves our warehouse, we will work nonstop. Although the current time is difficult, complaining just makes everything worse. Francesca Gallicchio, administrator at Gallicchio Frutta in Scanzano Jonico, states that we must concentrate on our […]
I and II Class Navels Fewer in Quantity this Season The Delite mandarin has been produced commercially by Australian citrus farmer Nutrano for ten years; the start of the current harvest is barely two weeks away. According to Tania Chapman, Executive General Manager of Nutrano’s Farming Operations, “the fruit is looking wonderful.” The Delite is […]
Global Update: The Polish Apple Season to Experience Double Volume Article by: Hari Yellina With far higher numbers than those generated last season, the Polish apple season is looking promising: “The weather has been fantastic for the apples on the trees, leading to a rise in volumes. Since I usually have 800 tonnes of Golden […]
Mandatory Cold Treatment Causing Fruit Loss while Packaging Article by: Hari Yellina Since a few weeks ago, Global Fruit Point GmbH has received an abundance of South African citrus. This importer from Europe has operations in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and in Germany. Early in May, the first South African grapefruit arrived; today, the whole range […]
The World’s Tiniest Tomato Delights Customers but Worries Growers Article by: Hari Yellina c “It’s obvious that customers adore this product. I can tell that the chefs adore using this in their meals, so I believe it has potential “said Henry Liu, general manager of P’Petual. But what makes for a simple snack for consumers […]
New Book to Educate Next Generation on Panama Disease Article by: Hari Yellina Thanks to a brand-new children’s book about the tropical race 4 of the Panama disease, the next generation of North Queensland biosecurity champions is going bananas to safeguard nearby crops (Panama TR4). “Charlie Goes Bananas!” was written by local author Matilda Bishop […]
Apple Advocates Finally Rewarded Article by: Hari Yellina Rien Silverstein, a well-known voice and representation within horticulture, has received two awards for her efforts. The Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture Award for 2022 was given to Ms. Silverstein at Hort Connections 2022 in Brisbane on June 8, but she also received the APAL Women in […]
New Grape Varieties Soon to Emerge in Greece? Article by: Hari Yellina Jupiter Group has been evaluating promising new grape varietals in preparation for its commercial Greek grape season. The Greek grape crop this year is running later than usual due to a lengthy winter and a cold spring, but the crops should be good […]
Queensland’s Strawberries Ruined Due to Constant Rain Article by: Hari Yellina While the state’s graziers have enjoyed the above-average rainfall, many in the horticulture sector, especially strawberry producers in South East Queensland, have suffered as a result. The excessively rainy summer months have significantly postponed the Queensland strawberry period for the majority of growers, according […]
The Pear Sector in Search of Positive ‘Pearspectives’ Article by: Hari Yellina Pears and avocados are similar in terms of the product’s shape as well as the volume of international trade. But the comparison stops there. Although there are almost three times as many pears produced globally as there are avocados, given the latter’s rise […]
