Europe Ideal for Fresh Lychee Trade but Logistics an Issue Article by: Hari Yellina According to legend, the first lychee tree was planted over 200 years ago in the Thanh Ha District of Hai Duong Province, Vietnam. Mr. Hoang Van Com, a fruit and vegetable trader, returned from one of his business visits with seedlings […]

Global Overview: Cherries Article by: Hari Yellina Many cherry-producing locations in the northern hemisphere have had a difficult growing season. Cold weather and heavy rains in North America have caused certain places to lose up to 50% of their regular yield, while similar conditions in Italy and Spain have resulted in severe losses in other […]

Gisborne Growers Attempt to Bring Local Bananas Home Article by: Hari Yellina As one drives across the country, one thing becomes clear: there’s a lot of farmland in the country. Animals such as cows, sheep, deer, and the occasional bloody old alpaca line the roadway in every location and climate in New Zealand. Avocados, apples, […]

Nano-Sensor Recognises Pesticides in Fruits within Minutes Article by: Hari Yellina In just a few minutes, researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have developed a small sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit. The approach, which was described as a proof-of-concept in the journal Advanced Science, uses flame-sprayed silver nanoparticles to boost chemical signals. While the research […]

The Online Fruit Market Witnesses Record Consumption Levels Article by: Hari Yellina Summertime is nearing and watermelon consumption peaks during this time. Sales have gradually climbed since early-ripening watermelons entered the market in late March, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs monitoring data, and the online fruit market has also seen a consumption spike. […]

Limited Air Routes Influence Rambutan Pricing Article by: Hari Yellina Currently, rambutans are in greater abundance. According to Andres Ocampo of HLB Specialties in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the rambutan season in Guatemala is in full swing. “We’ve had our first arrivals for a month, and Guatemala is starting to fill up with nice quality fruit,” […]

Legacy of Unique Red Pear Variant Continues to Flourish Article by: Hari Yellina The owners of an Australian red pear variety are increasing production year after year as demand and popularity grow – but there’s a lot more to the tale behind the fruit than its beautiful colour and delicious taste. The Red Sienna Pride […]

South Australian Citrus Season Fully Operational Now Article by: Hari Yellina The citrus season in South Africa has officially begun, with the official inauguration taking place last month. With navel oranges and new season mandarins arriving from the Riverland, the first fruit has reached produce outlets and grocery stores across the state. Citrus SA Chair Mark […]

Citrus Australia Welcomes Labor Government’s Pledges Article by: Hari Yellina Citrus Australia applauds Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the new Labor administration on their election victory, and looks forward to helping them meet their pre-election promises on biosecurity, water security, skills-based education, trade diversification, and labour. “We look forward to working with Senator Murray Watt, […]

Retractable Roof Solutions Now a Priority for Berry Industry Article by: Hari Yellina Hort Connections will be held in Brisbane, Australia, from June 6 to 8. Cravo has been exhibiting at this show since 2016 and is excited to be there again this year. According to Bede Miller of Cravo in Australia, “It is the […]

Valencian Citrus Farmers to Benefit Tremendously Article by: Hari Yellina According to the Ministry of Agriculture, a total of 24.18 million euros will be committed to citrus fruit production, benefiting 29,400 citrus producers across the Valencian Community. “The Agriculture Sectoral Conference approved the aid’s territorial distribution, totaling 128.9 million euros, to compensate for the primary […]

Do High Temperatures Affect Trees Negatively? Article by: Hari Yellina Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a rapid body temperature test is now required before entering many businesses, hospitals, and clinics. The goal is to check for fevers, which is commonly done with a non-contact infrared thermometer. Plant body temperatures are now routinely measured in […]

African Boxthorn Recommended to Combat Fruitfly Infestations Article by: Hari Yellina The cooler weather has caused weeds to grow at an alarming rate, and pest weeds are also benefiting from the shift in weather, but one proclaimed weed that is acting as a safe haven for fruit fly is a major problem. According to Murraylands […]

Overall Orange Conditions Remain Similar to Last Year’s Article by: Hari Yellina As a result of recurring outbreaks of Covid-19, importers have faced significant hurdles in recent years. Importers face a great deal of unpredictability in terms of distribution, labour, and resources. Flexibly adjusting operating procedures, properly observing changes in market demand, and constantly ensuring […]

Pomegranate Demands Exceed Supply Article by: Hari Yellina In its first season of commercial production, a Western Australian pomegranate grower was unable to meet the high demand for the fruit. Bassam Al Haify, co-owner of Gingin Pomegranates, notes that due to several unfavourable weather events, volume was lower than expected, but quality was still excellent. […]

Riverland Fruit Fly Outbreak Not Over Yet Article by: Hari Yellina A new fruit fly infestation was declared last week, dealing more devastation to the Riverland fruit business. Following the discovery of a pregnant female Queensland fruit fly in a monitoring trap by PIRSA, the outbreak was announced at Murtho. This comes after fruit fly […]

Persimmons In Demand Now More than Ever Article by: Hari Yellina The persimmon orchards in Victoria’s north-east begin to pop with brilliant orange trees when the air becomes chilly and the sky becomes gloomy. They’re a unique fall fruit with a tomato-like form and flesh that tastes like an apricot or pear. Grower Frank Primerano […]

Fruit Fly Quad Bikes Hit the Ground Again Article by: Hari Yellina The South Australian government has withdrawn custom-made quad motorcycles ordered to help eradicate fruit fly because they are “too noisy.” The four utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) cost $43,360 each, according to government records, and were fully equipped with a custom-made bait spray and […]

Global Update: Larger South African Lemons a Direct Effect of Heavy Rains Article by: Hari Yellina South African lemons have grown larger than predicted due to late and heavy rains, particularly in portions of Port Elizabeth, where significant citrus-producing districts are located. According to Leroux Venter, chairman of the Citrus Growers’ Association’s Lemon Focus Group, […]

Market Potential of Chinese Fruit Grows by Leaps and Bounds Article by: Hari Yellina Various quality domestic fruits make their debut on the Chinese market in May. In recent years, the market for quality homegrown fruit has exploded. This development has gotten a lot of media attention. “China produces a vast variety of fruits, including […]