INI Farms
India: Pomegranate arils moving into new markets
INI Farms are exporting their pomegranate arils for the second year. Kalpesh Khivasara from the company said that the main markets for the arils are Europe, New Zealand and Middle East. They will soon start to supply other regions such as South East Asia, Australia & USA. The arils are marketed under the.....
Fruit import market situation:
Exceptionally high melon prices; mangoes on the rise
Good prices are being paid for import melons at the moment. Supply is limited, resulting in average prices of 13 Euro for Galia melons, 14 Euro for Yellow melons and 15 Euro for Piel de Sapo melons. Cantaloupe melons remain at around 8.50/9 Euro; somewhat behind the rest, although still at a good level......
Mexico: Armed gangs plunder mango producers
Mango growers in the eastern part of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec assured that the theft of their gardens has become uncontrollable and regretted that there aren't harsher penalties for thieves in Oaxaca.Farmers from Zapotec call the eastern part of the Isthmus the cradle of the mango, because there are over.....
Caramel Naturel: kosher certified fresh dates for Passover
“It is almost the start of Passover and we have a kosher for Passover fruit like no other.” Atlas Produce and Distribution, Inc., a grower and shipper of premium ONLY California grown dates is excited to continue to offer certified Kosher for Passover fruit. “All our dates are Kosher year round but we take.....
California avocado industry launches on-fruit branding program
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has announced the launch of an exciting new on-fruit branding program that will clearly identify California avocados as from California and provide close linkage to CAC’s marketing campaign. Several avocado handlers will be applying the new California avocado labels to.....
Camposol establishes sales office in Spain
Camposol continues expanding its commercial structures on the European markets. With the first arrival of avocados from Peru – in the month of April – the company will start its activities in Algeciras/Spain with its own customs clearing and quality control. Camposol Fresh B.V. in Maasdijk, the Netherlands.....
Ecuador has 12.5% share of German papaya market
In 2013 Ecuador exported fresh fruit (excluding bananas) with a value of around 3.3 million US dollars (2.4 million Euro) to Germany. This amount represents 2.64% of total Ecuadorian import, reports ProEcuador, the Republic of Ecuador's trade office in Germany.According to ProEcuador the country is one of.....
India: Pomegranate volumes set to increase
Gorasiya Farm is one of the foremost exporters and suppliers of pomegranates, fresh Barhi dates and agri commodities in India and have a strong market presence in Europe, CIS and Middle East countries.India produces nearly 15 per cent of all pomegranates. The country is the largest producer of pomegranates,.....
Colombia: New programme for Hass avocado promotion
The Government of Antioquia presented a new programme for the technological, productive and commercial development of Hass avocados under maximum sustainability criteria. It will be carried out through agreements with Antioquia's Avocado Corporation (Corpoaguacate) and the National University of Colombia and.....
US (CA): Small avocado groves in peril
Just 10 years ago, there were nearly 30,000 acres of avocado trees growing in such places as Fallbrook, Valley Center, Bonsall and the San Pasqual and Pauma valleys. Today that number has dwindled to between 18,000 and 22,000 acres, experts say, and the trend is expected to continue downward for the next.....
First exports to US
South Africa Sharon fruit season off to a good start
The harvest of South African Sharon fruit started in week 13 this season, this is a week earlier than last year according to Eran Nadler from Mor International. The fruit is grown on 250 hectares in the Western Cape.Archbishop Desmond Tutu tasting Mor's new season fruit this week in CapeTownNadler expects to.....
Purple Queen, MR100 and Kingdom
Spain launches three new pomegranate varieties
The companies Caliplant S.L. and Citrus Genesis International Ltd. are involved in a joint project for the development of three new protected pomegranate varieties. Both firms are proud to present the Purple Queen, MR100 and Kingdom, suitable for both the demanding fresh market and the processing and juice.....
US (CA): Lighter avocado crop this year
Coming off one of the largest avocado crops on record last year, California's growers are expecting diminished production this season.California avocado production is expected to reach 300 million pounds this year, which is significantly less than last year's production of 500 million pounds. But, as Jan.....
They brought 6,000 seedlings from Guatemala
Spanish company achieves its goal of producing pineapple in Cartagena
For the last 3 years, the Spanish company J. García Carrión, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, has tried to produce pineapple in the fields of Cartagena. To achieve this, they imported 6,000 seedlings of pineapple from Guatemala. The first phase.....
Peruvian mango exports continue to increase
Although the number of containers with Peruvian mango sent to overseas markets has been falling in recent weeks, the country continues to surpass the record high reached in the 2010/2011 campaign.According to the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters, the country exported 5,800 containers of.....
Morelos, Cuernavaca
Mexico: Concerning increase in avocado and orange prices
Lemons were the first to increase in price by up to 60 pesos; now avocados and oranges are also raising concerns amongst consumers and retailers, as in just a week, their prices have increased by 6 and 1 pesos respectively.Last week, a kilo of avocados and another of oranges cost 24 and 4 pesos respectively,.....
India: Poor rainfall pushes up jackfruit yield
Although poor rainfall has come as a setback for certain crops, it has come as a boon for jackfruit. Jackfruit growers anticipate a higher yield this season as compared with last year’s harvest.According to jackfruit growers, the poor rainfall has facilitated an increase in the yield. It would help increase.....
Costa Rica: Pineapple production on the rise
Costa Rica's pineapple production increased from 1.68 million tonnes in 2009 to 2.36 million tonnes in 2013; a remarkable growth which both producers and the Government attribute to a better yield.The increase within this period was of 42%, despite the fact that production volumes dropped slightly from 2012.....
Thursday, Apr. 24, 2014 at 4 p.m. EST
National Mango Board to host ripening webinar for retailers and importers
The National Mango Board (NMB) in conjunction with the University of California, Davis (Department of Plant Science) will be hosting a free Mango Ripening Webinar on Thursday, Apr. 24, 2014 at 4 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar will discuss why mango ripening is important to the U.S. consumer and how to.....
Dominican Rep.: Programme underway to increase coconut production
The Dominican minister of Agriculture, Luis Ramón Rodríguez, informed that the ministry is carrying out a project for the redevelopment and renovation of the country's coconut plantations, with the goal of increasing the domestic production volumes.He explained that around 2 million new plants were.....
Mexico: Drastic drop in mango production volumes expected
Mango producers from the municipalities of El Pozole and Escuinapa expect the yield of their plantations to drop by around 30% this season as a result of the late flowering registered in the region of Sinaloa.This will have serious effects for both towns, and thus growers, leaders of agricultural.....
California avocados back in the marketplace
Winter is officially over, and it’s time to celebrate! Fresh California Avocados are back in the marketplace, and will be available through Labour Day to brighten spring and summer menus. Foodservice operators can expect a good supply of Fresh California Avocados to add rich flavour, silky texture and “in.....
Indian University develops ‘pink-pulp guava’
After 90-odd years of same flavour, guava is due to get a twist in its taste. Researchers at National Agriculture Research Project (NARP), in collaboration with Rahuri Agriculture University are developing a special ‘pink-pulp guava’. The research centre had developed the first variety of the fruit in 1926,.....
Pakistan: Mango exporters see EU ban on India as a lesson
The European Union’s recent ban on imports of Indian mangoes and a few vegetables due to concerns over the presence of fruit flies has given leading fruit and vegetable exporters in Pakistan a chance to collaborate and expedite enforcing higher standards of agriculture practices.“We have taken the recent.....
Poor harvest and EU ban on Indian mangoes worries farmers
The season of the king of fruits — Alphonso mangoes — has finally arrived, but not with a bang. This year, varying weather conditions have led to a loss of at least 60 per cent crop, say farmers. But the customers may not feel the pinch till the end of May, as the peak season is to begin only next month.“I.....
India: Pomegranate export sees sudden peak
The quantity of the red fruit exported to Gulf countries has doubled from 500 to 1,000 tonnes in the past fortnightThere has been a sudden and sharp rise in the quantities of pomegranate being exported to the Gulf countries in the past fortnight. The quantity of the fruit exported has doubled from 500 to.....
Spain: Vélez-Málaga to use mangoes and avocados for self-promotion
The Andalusian municipality of Vélez-Málaga, Europe's largest avocado and mango producer and exporter, will promote itself in thirty countries through a campaign that will highlight the qualities of both its agricultural produce and the town as a tourist destination.Andalusia's councillor for Tourism and.....
Peru: Pomegranate export volumes up 20% this year
According to the president of Progranada, Rodolfo Pacheco Monteverde, Peru could export 7,137,280 kilos of pomegranates this year, which would represent a 20% increase compared to 2013, when 5,947,725 kilos were shipped.The main destinations for the fruit will be the United States, South Korea, Taiwan,.....
Michoacan and Jalisco
Authorities detect contaminated avocado for export in Mexico
Pedro Luis Benitez Velez, head of Sagarpa in Michoacan, announced that the SENASA had detected a number of pesticides residues which were higher than what is allowed in seven batches of avocado, three of which correspond to the state of Michoacan and the other four to the state of Jalisco.Following this.....
Malaysia: New pineapple variant expected to boost export in 2014
The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) aims to export $30 million (USD) of the fruit this year compared with $26 million in 2013.Director General Sahdan Salim said the target is based on the MD2 pineapple variant that will enter the Japanese market next month. "The Japanese visited us last week and.....
Hundreds of pineapples off to Canberra
They've been picked and packed and now 300 Yeppoon-grown pineapples are en route to Canberra to be distributed to our federal politicians. Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry will deliver a pineapple to the office of every MP and Senator at Parliament House on Tuesday.She hopes to present one personally.....
European market should not be over supplied
Peruvian avocado volumes up this season
According to Olivier Fakhri from French importer Georges Helfer, the French market, after having endured a bearish consumption trend from November until now on all fruits, should be soon entering a busier season.Georges Helfer is a major avocado importer and Olivier said the demand from French consumers is.....
Internal market
Avocados are more expensive in Mexico than Europe and U.S.
Mexican avocado exports have tripled in the last ten years, going from 212,036 tonnes in 2004 to nearly 642,840 tonnes last year. That vigorous growth shows that it is a market in full expansion and it appears it's more profitable than the domestic market, which producers dispute. Avocado prices, however,.....
Xiamen
China: Mango prices soaring, pear trailing behind
Mangoes have gone up to 20 yuan per 500g, and have become fruit for the rich, According
to a trader in Binglang, mangoes from Hainan are like gold, selling for 20 yuan
per 500g. Changming Zhang from Zhongpu Fruit Wholesaler Market agrees, "Hainan
Da Tai Nong mangoes, now cost 8 yuan per 500g.....
China speeds up clearance process for Taiwanese fruit
Xiamen customs quickly cleared a batch of fruits from Taiwan including sugar apple, pineapple, wax apple, guava and other fruits, with a total of 21.19 tons. As the country's largest importer and distributor of Taiwanese fruits, and to meet Taiwan's fruit import season, Xiamen Customs worked overtime and.....
Peru nearing record mango exports
Up to week 10 of the 2013-2014 season, Peru had exported a cumulative total of 5,608 containers of mango to markets overseas; nearly 1,000 containers more than at the same date in the previous year (4,253 containers).The Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM) noted that the country had.....
Designed to encourage demand, increase awareness
New consumer blog launched by California Avocado Commission
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently introduced the latest in its communication efforts designed to encourage demand and increase awareness of California avocados: The Scoop blog. With about 77 percent of Internet users reading blogs and nearly one-third of consumers saying that blogs influence a.....
Peru: Avocado exports to Spain and the Netherlands will amount to 140,000 tons in 2014
According to Prohass, this year, Hass avocado exports of avocado would amount to 140,000 tonnes, 40 percent more than in 2013's March to September export season.This growth would be driven by higher shipments to Europe, as there have already been first shipments to this destination, said Arturo Medina,.....
India: Worsening situation for mango exporters
Indian mango growers are facing a tough season, first some areas of southern India were hit by the rain and hail which also damaged the grape crop, now there are reports that the EU will not allow the Alphonso mangoes in.One Indian trader said that it was bit too early to tell how much damage had been done.....
India: No entry for Alphonso mangoes in EU markets
European countries such as England, Germany, Italy, Sweden and France, among others, will not be importing Alphonso mangoes from India this season.India's premium fruit has lost its charm as the exporters failed to meet the new stringent guidelines on health, hygiene and durability issued by European market.....
Kenya: US firm’s deal may end mango farmers woes
Farmers in Kenya could soon be exporting mangoes to the United States once an agreement with the State of Minnesota is in place. This comes after officials from Kenya and Minnesota State agreed to explore possibilities of creating a partnership between Elgeyo/Marakwet county and the City of Rochester in.....
AU: Vietnamese company after land in NT for dragon fruit megafarm
A Vietnamese company has revealed plans to grow up to 10,000 hectares of dragon fruit in the Northern Territory. If it goes ahead, it will be the biggest dragon fruit farm in Australia.The CT Group, which has a diverse portfolio that includes retail and education, has met with members of the Northern.....
Netherlands and U.S. main destinations for Peruvian mangoes
In January, mangoes were the second most important non-traditional export product for Peru. The shipments of the fruit and its derivatives reached a value of 55.6 million dollars; 30.1% more than in the same month of 2013, mainly due to the greater demand from the U.S. and the Netherlands, as reported by the.....
Durrani Associates
Pakistan: Mango exporter sees 15% growth this season
Durrani Associates has been exporting mangoes to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Iran, Jordan and the UK. However, the HWT facility has helped it enter new markets of Lebanon, South Korea, Australia and Mauritius. With the next season starting in May, the country is likely to boost its mango exports.....
European market will not be flooded - SAAGA
South Africa predicts largest avocado crop to date
The South African avocado industry is expecting a healthy export crop of 58,000 tonnes. The first shipments will be arriving in Europe towards the end of March and the season will continue to the end of October.“Although this will be South Africa’s largest export crop to date, it is not foreseen that the.....
"Kenyan avocados can't yet compete with Peru in Europe"
Kenya has two avocado seasons, the main season starts in the middle of March and finishes in July, the 2nd crop starts at the end of November and finishes mid February.The new season will start in the last week of March this year. It has again been
ideal for growing avocados, Anton Bothma from Eagle.....
Spain: 2013/2014 cherimoya production volumes to drop by 20%
For this year's cherimoya campaign,
which starts in September and lasts, thanks to a second flowering, until May or
June, Spain expects to produce approximately 40 million kilos; 20% less than in
the 2012/2013 season.
This was reported by the president of
the Regulatory Board of the cherimoya PDO.....
Russia becomes more important in avocado market
Israel: Agrexco to have narrower focus, international vision
In the export market Danny Denan, CEO of Agrexco, noted the growing importance of the Russian market. While the biggest export market for Israeli avocados has traditionally been France, he estimated that about a quarter of this year's Israeli avocado exports could end up in Russia. He put the volume of fruit.....
Sigfrido Molina: "We have discovered a big market for air-imported mangoes"
Spanish Hass avocados reach the best export prices
At the moment, the situation for Spanish Hass avocados in the export market is excellent, with record-breaking prices at origin oscillating between 1.80 and 2.00 Euro/kilo."The domestic produce is by far the most in demand by the largest Spanish distributors, which are the ones setting the prices," says.....
India: Half of Kesar mango produce lost
The recent unseasonal rain has caused heavy damage to Kesar mango crops in Marathwada region, growers have estimated that almost 50% of the fruit has been lost and it will affect their export target. The summer delight may not even be seen in large numbers in the local markets.D P Waskar, director of.....
Turkish pomegranate size, production increase due to research
After several years of scientific research and improving growing techniques, Turkey's pomegranate growers have managed to increase their fruit sizes, as well as production. Those gains, according to Alnar Pomegranate's Ibrahim Kahramanoglu, translate to more access in the global market.“Our agricultural.....
Historical look back at Florida's Victorian pineapple market
Captain Thomas E. Richards believed the growing of 'pines' for northern markets would be a profitable venture in the 'perfect' soil of the Eden region of the 1880s. He acquired the necessary leafy top part of the plant for cultivating, called pineapple slips. By trial and error, Richards discovered that.....
Brazil: São Paulo's mango production down 50%
São Paulo's mango growers are facing difficult times as they are having serious productivity problems because of the weather. Additionally, the low production has also affected prices.According to Canal Rural, the intense cold weather and last year’s rains affected production, so producers might have losses.....
Fear not, guac lovers!
US: There is no avocado shortage
Rumours began to circulate that Chipotle, a popular Mexican food chain restaurant, would be pulling guacamole from its menu because of skyrocketing avocado costs associated with the current drought situation in California."The supply for 2014 is projected to be above last year and last year was a great year.....
Israeli fruit seized in Saudi
Saudi authorities confiscated nearly 140 kg of persimmon fruit produced in Israel in line with the Gulf kingdom’s policy to ban the entry of any product from the Jewish nation.Newspapers said health inspectors seized the fruit boxes carrying Israel production names at the central market in the northern Saudi.....
US boost in food imports could help Costa Rican producers
Costa Rica’s Foreign Trade Promotion Office, or PROCOMER, is eyeing a recent U.S. Agriculture Department report that noted the United States will spend an additional $8 billion this year on food, compared to last year’s figures. PROCOMER says the increase could benefit Tico exporters, particularly producers.....
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