Australia

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Banana Safety Net: Australian GM Fruit Claimed To Resist Panama DiseaseAustralian researchers have developed a genetically modified banana variety that is reportedly resistant to Panama disease, a major threat to global banana production.	May 21, 2023 Olga
Southern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Forecast Revised After Adverse WeatherThe 2023 Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crops are expected to total 4,974,990 metric tons (+2.38%) and 1,319,601 metric tons (−1.25%), respectively.	April 25, 2023 Jing Zang
Costa Plans More Berry Cultivation in ChinaAustralian horticultural giant Costa intends to expand its blueberry cultivation area in China from 400 to 700 hectares in three years.	March 09, 2023 Jing Zang
Australia Aims To Export 40% of Cherry Output by 2025Australia, aided by an AU$1.2 million export program, is striving to ship 40% of its annual cherry output overseas by 2025.	January 28, 2023 Jing Zang
Tasmanian Horticultural Industry Launches New Branding and WebsiteTasmanian Grown, a new branding and web-based showcase for fresh produce and other horticultural products from Tasmania, launched earlier this month at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade show.	November 19, 2022 Produce Report
2022/23 Australian Table Grape Production Forecast at 210,000 Tons, Exports To RiseAccording to a USDA report, Australian table grape production is expected to hit 210,000 metric tons in the 2022/23 season.	October 11, 2022 Produce Report
Australia’s Fruit Exports to China Waned Further in 2021/22The value of Australian fruit exports to China fell 19.5% to AU$272 million in the 2021/22 season, despite China remaining the biggest overseas market for Australian fruit.	September 28, 2022 Jing Zang
Fruitday Marks 6 Years of China Sales Growth for Australian Dolci OrangesIn China, Dolci oranges are called “Australian chocolate oranges” because of their brown tinge.	September 07, 2022 Produce Report
Chilean Table Grape Exports Increase by 12% Despite ChallengesAgricultural consulting firm iQonsulting has released a report detailing the international table grape market in the 2021/22 season.	September 01, 2022 Andrew D
USDA Report Highlights Shifts in China’s Cherry MarketDespite rising prices and output, quality remains a key challenge for China’s domestic cherries.	August 17, 2022 Produce Report