Sector | Nuts and dried fruits
“There won’t be abundant Greek chestnuts for Christmas, but this year there will be some”
Dried strawberries are a feature of the current Egyptian season
Salmonella concerns prompt Canada warning on Iranian pistachios
Specialty crop costs rise faster than prices in U.S.
Australia reports 2025 macadamia crop of 43,800 tons
Switzerland:
Refrigerated transport company Geisseler AG celebrates its 70th anniversary
Saudi Arabia reports higher date and greenhouse vegetable production
Australian growers warn of rising pollination pressure
Azerbaijan resumes imports of dates from India and exports peppers, hazelnuts in 2025
Wholesale market Karlsruhe:
"Prices have risen dramatically, especially for dried apricots"
Rocío Vázquez, of Castañas El Común:
"We are facing a difficult chestnut season due to the lower production"
Moldovan growers call for investment after frost-hit season
Cambodia extends agricultural tax incentives through 2027
Pere Ferré, SAB-Almendrave:
"Spain produced a record 366,465 tons of almonds in 2024/25 season"
Australia targets China and India in new almond market strategy
5% expansion in macadamia plantings predicted in Australia
Consultancy helps EU importers do business directly with Caucasian nut, dried fruit and berry suppliers
Global almond production to reach 1.8 million tons in 2025/26
Pakistani fruit and vegetable prices surge after Afghan trade halt
Kenya adjusts macadamia policy as pest pressure rises
Turkey forecasts 36% y-o-y drop in hazelnut crop
Türkiye ranks in global top 3 for key fruit and vegetable crops
South Africa lifts 2025 citrus and fruit export volumes
Afghanistan sends US$250,000 fruit shipment to Uzbekistan
Winter cherry prices climb in Tajikistan at US$107 per kilo
Philippine exporters told to verify U.S. tariff exemptions
Azerbaijan increases tomato exports, while pecan imports become more diverse
Fabien Joffre, Professional union for Perigord walnuts, walnut kernels and, walnut oil
"The walnut is beautiful and of good quality"
U.S. pistachio shipments climb 21.9% in October
California almond acreage continues to decline in 2025
Brazil gains Korea access for macaúba almonds and pecans
Jammu expands high-density fruit production
Kashmir almond orchards decline as growers shift to apples
Mississippi pecan yields vary after drought and disease
Kenya land ruling affects agricultural operations
Australia launches project to manage walnut blight
South Africa assesses macadamia market shifts in 2025
South Korea secures Codex update for kimchi cabbage
Azerbaijan and Russia record US$4.15 billion trade in 2025
U.S. almond shipments ease as mixed demand emerges
"Portuguese nut sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade"
U.S. tariff change boosts outlook for Indian farm exports
South Africa seeks growers to trial new fruit cultivars
U.S. tariff exemption restores access for South African oranges
Seven Ukrainian regions now eligible for grants to establish almond orchards
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to China decrease
Moldova compensates growers after frost and storm losses
Positive outlook for California walnuts after a few challenging years
Moldova and Ukraine walnut exports to EU remain unchanged
Convicinum
Sicilian almonds meet gourmet demand
Chile's dried plum production is projected to grow by 20% from 2025 to 2030
Nut production is expected to rebound in the 2025/2026 season
Spain forecasts record-breaking almond in-shell production
Almonds worth US$2.6 billion lead Central California produce
Cambodia exports 6 million tons of produce in 2025
A look back at California walnut industry harvest tour
Kenya suspends macadamia harvest to allow crop maturity
Australian almond crop totals 155,697 tons in 2025
North Korean forest rangers fired for turning tree nurseries into vegetable gardens
Tanzania starts cashew auctions with 700,000-ton target
Ghana aims for US$660 million in annual cashew revenue
Georgian hazelnut growers warn of rising blight threat
Oklahoma pecan growers face low prices despite large crop
Portugal almond production drops after heavy rainfall
Oregon hazelnut harvest hits record as disease persists
Robinvale almond forum highlights pest and drought research
Fresno County leads U.S. farm production with US$9 billion output
“Though walnut quality is slightly improved, it has made itself felt in the market”
USDA grants $519,000 for specialty crop projects in Alabama
North Dakota allocates $2.5 million for specialty crop research
Kurdistan bans fruit imports to boost local harvest sales
Ana Pulido, manager of Pistajara:
"Spanish pistachios are becoming highly appreciated in Europe compared to those from Iran or the U.S."
Tajik dried fruit producers receive FSSC 22000 certification
Afghanistan focuses on key crops to expand exports
Georgia launches US$100 million blockchain almond project
Kenya’s macadamia farmers gain from new pricing policy
South Africa’s macadamia industry adapts to market shifts
Turkey forecasts sharp decline in citrus and nut production
U.S. hazelnut production projected to rise 20% in 2025
Serbia develops 'hazelnut excellence district', expands fruit cultivation
Kenyan growers call for partial lifting of macadamia export ban
Russia and Tajikistan explore expansion of agricultural trade in 2025
New markets eyed for California pistachios
Almonds sustain farmers during drought in Afghanistan
U.S. pecan market tightens as inventories fall and imports decline
Tasmania hazelnut growers call for industry expansion
French apples perform well in Asian markets
"Vietnam opened its market to France in 2015 and has been growing steadily for ten years"
OGA-OGV on fruit imports from the Republic of Moldova:
"Uncertainty regarding customs clearance is and remains a hindering factor"
Global experts outline new nut health research goals
Luca Castellino, of Piedmont-based F.lli Castellino, on chestnuts and marroni
"An unusual start to the season, with deliveries as early as 1 September and weak demand due to the weather"
German Edeka supermarkets to sell Iberian almonds instead of Californian almonds
Handwara walnut growers demand local market for fair prices
U.S. pistachio growers launch regional pest management project
California walnut harvest aligns with 710,000-ton forecast
Peru boosts agricultural exports to US$8.1 billion in 2025
China sets import conditions for Myanmar macadamias
Turkish frost may push global hazelnut prices up 30%
U.S. pistachio exports up 25% at start of 2025 season
Farmers in Kashmir replace almond orchards with apples
No Shells Dill Pickle pistachio line sizes up
California almond growers dispute NASS yield forecast
Thai Nguyen starts seedless persimmon harvest
Azerbaijan and China agree on nut export protocol
Australia renews macadamia crop forecasting program
José Ignacio Duerto, manager of Pistachos del Norte:
"Huesca has optimal conditions for pistachio cultivation"
Premium almond and almond-fruit lines featured
An overview of the situation with Giancarlo Elmi of the Italian company Mitica srl
"A positive start to the chestnut season, with production in line with expectations"
Ukrainian grower develops four new walnut and hazelnut varieties
Nathalie Gaillard, CING
What does the new Grenoble walnut campaign look like?
U.S. almond exports slows as Indian and Chinese demand drops
Türkiye hazelnut exports decline as European demand drops
Terre di Sicilia
The advantage of processing exclusive products
Almond research links gut bacteria and heart health
South Africa diversifies exports as U.S. tariffs shift trade
Iowa specialty crop survey shows sales growth
Tajik dried fruit processors showcase premium products at Anuga 2025 in Cologne
Almond board recommends 100% salable crop for 2025/26
Fecoam calls for stricter controls to stop the entry of contaminated U.S. almonds
Cambodia boosts fruit and crop exports by 30%
Citrus overtakes grapes in Kern County crop values
Silvia Santisteban, communications director of Cool Fruit Company:
Cool Earth Coin (CEC) will help offset the carbon footprint and be freely tradable in 2026
Cambodian fresh mango exports decline as processing increases
California Butte County walnuts lead farm output
Georgia farmers lose USDA support after program closure
Almond crop below forecast as 2026 bloom advances
The U.S. date industry is catching up with traditional date growing regions like the Middle East
Looking back at the annual date harvest tour
