British Colombia’s Cherry Harvest a Boost for the Market

About 95% of all cherry farmed in Canada are grown in British Columbia (BC). It is the last cherry-growing zone in North America, and...

Limestone Coast Potato Grower Enjoys Bumper Demand

Terry Buckley, a potato farmer on the Limestone Coast, claims that even when the price of other fresh vegetables rises, his produce can still...

AusMac 2022 Postponed Due to COVID Fears

The national macadamia conference, AusMac 2022, has been postponed due to concerns over the growing COVID situation in Queensland. The event was originally slated...

Funds Allotted for the Australian Mango Sector

Thanks to a $2.7 million investment, mango growers will be more informed, as well as more productive and profitable. The funds will be split...

Container Ship Building Binge Not Over Yet

Despite the escalating cost of new container ships, liner operators and ship-owning businesses continue to place additional orders (mostly at Asian yards). In 2023–2025,...

World Macadamia Organisation Aims to Lift Global Consumption

The major macadamia producing countries have banded with each other to form the World Macadamia Organisation, with the mind-set that a rising tide elevates...

Elders Reap Profits from Vast Expansion

The stock of Elders soared nearly 10% after the farm services firm announced a $91.2 million six-month profit on Monday, predicting two more years...

The Aussie Pear Season Underway as Demand Remains Strong

Mattina Fresh, an Australian fresh produce company, has begun pear packaging after transitioning from the summer stone fruit season to the winter pome fruit...

Major Fast-Food Chains Alter Menu to Cope with Lettuce Shortage

Due to a lettuce supply shortage across the country, a number of prominent Australian fast-food restaurants have been compelled to make menu adjustments. The...

Peruvian Blueberries Gain Access to Israel Markets

Blueberries from Peru, also referred to as "blue gold," now have expanded market access in Israel. This comes after Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development...