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An Australian stone fruit producer has conceded this summer has been quite a challenge for production due to the wet weather across the growing regions.

Mattina Fresh National Sales Director, Tom Panna says that the rain came right in the middle of the season not just for their location but the category as a whole. Read Full Fresh Plaza Article HERE

An analysis by fruit fly expert Andrew Jessup projects a potential increase in Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) populations in the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) by 2026. Without adequate funding for an Area Wide Management (AWM) program, Qfly numbers could rise by 205% in the best-case scenario and over 600% in the worst-case scenario. Read full Fresh Plaza HERE 

The stone fruit season from South Africa is in full swing. Apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums from the sunny regions of southern Africa can now be found in retail fruit departments. These highlights, both in terms of appearance and flavour, bring the freshness of the South African summer into the winter months and offer consumers a top-quality taste experience. Read the full Fresh Plaza article HERE 

The Australian fruit industry is diverse, ranging from tropical fruits in Queensland to temperate crops in Victoria and Tasmania. It contributes significantly to the economy, with fruits like avocados, mangoes, and berries being major export items. Read full Fresh Plaza article HERE 

It has been a good year so far for peaches and nectarines at Prima Fresh Fruit, based in the Gouldburn Valley, Victoria. "There was a lot of rain in November which caused damage to our apricot crop, but the peaches and nectarines fared much better," explains Jackson Bennet, National Sales Manager at the company. Read full Fresh Plaza article HERE