Avocado production in Huelva down by massive 70 percent

The avocado sector in the Spanish province of Huelva, which is home to about 1,800 hectares of crops, has suffered a strong setback due to the drought. Local media reports…

Projected yield of Hainan durians is much lower than March estimates

China’s home-grown durians are expected to hit the market this month. Still, it could be years before the vast majority of consumers can get their hands on it, and estimates…

"20 years seeking excellence in Costa Rican pineapple production"

The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters of Costa Rica, CANAPEP, celebrated its 20th anniversary last March. During all that time, the Chamber has stood next to and promoted a sector that has become the world leader in fresh pineapple exports. The country started exporting pineapples in…

Fresh mangoes from the Philippines about to arrive in Australia

The Philippines is about to ship its mangoes to Australia. Today, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra revealed that the long-awaited export of fresh mangoes to Australia is…

Australian fruit growers hope to earn big after China lifts trade barriers

After two years of trade restrictions, Chinese officials gave the green light this week for the resumption of Australian exports. The lifting of this ban, including mangoes…

Vietnam’s first official-channel lychee shipment arrives in UK

The first official-channel shipment of Vietnamese lychees has arrived in the UK. The fruit was imported by the UK’s TT Meridian Ltd. According to Thai Tran, managing director…

Farmer plants Central Florida’s first avocado trees for commercial production

A citrus grower in Frostproof, Florida, is changing tack after Hurricane Ian and citrus greening devastated his crop. “We’re going to plant 700 avocado trees here in Central…

"Senegalese mango exports will restart very soon"

"Senegal's mango campaign is due to resume in the next few days, after a halt forced by the country's security situation and clashes between opposition demonstrators and police," reassures Mohamed Mbengue, a Senegalese mango producer. Mohamed said, "We're continuing to work normally. The crops are available…

Fertiliser study reveals opportunities for South Vietnam mango farmers

Researchers from the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) have proven that lower application rates of fertilisers do not affect the yield or quality of two mango varieties in…

"Major political unrest in Senegal making for a very uncertain start to the mango season"

The mango season has been good recently. "Unlike other years, West Africa had a very limited supply," reflects Henk van der Meij of the Dutch company Hars&Hagebauer However, as the season in Senegal nears, social unrest is causing panic. On Thursday, after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was handed a two-year…

Guatemala hopes it can start exporting Hass avocado to the United States

According to Agexport, Guatemala exports 70% of its avocado to Europe, and the remaining is distributed among Central American countries. However, Guatemala aspires to gain…

Zespri releases final numbers concerning the kiwifruit sector

Zespri has released the final numbers concerning the kiwifruit sector; these show that total global revenue from fruit sales for 2022/23 was $3.92 billion, down 3% on the…

Mangoes from Sindh set to enter Chinese market

China offers Pakistan a huge market to earn sizable foreign exchange by exporting different varieties of mangoes. In this regard, a delegation of Chinese importers recently…

Heavy rain and winds in Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara districts damage mango orchards

Towns in the districts of Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli received heavy rain this weekend. The showers were accompanied by heavy winds. In Man, mango trees were damaged. One…

New handling guide for Colombia avocados

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced the release of their first ever Colombian avocado handling guide. The guide, authored by industry expert John Bower, includes…

Avocados, citrus, and mangos featured in Monterey

McDaniel & Chirico Worldwide, in collaboration with McDaniel Fruit Company, is thrilled to announce their participation at the Organic Produce Summit Booth #238. The event will provide a platform for both companies to showcase their expertise, as well as their offerings in the avocado, citrus and mango…

Mission Produce introduces non-destructive testing tech in United Kingdom

Mission Produce announced the advancement of its ripening process in the United Kingdom (UK) with AVOS Mini, a non-destructive ripeness control tool and smart device that measures avocado ripeness and provides quality management insights. The device is being used for the first time in the company’s…

Uzbekistan: assortment of imported exotics and local fruits and berries continues to expand

EastFruit experts draw attention to the growing assortment of fruits on the shelves of supermarkets in the capital of Uzbekistan, the city of Tashkent. The growing income…

Dhenkanal district sends first shipment of Amrapalli mangoes ever to Dubai

Due to the abundant mango harvest in Dhenkanal district this year, the district has bagged the top spot in the state with the production of 50,000 tons of mangoes. While this…

Avocado and mango consumption in Spain has increased by more than 1,000% in a decade

According to an analysis carried out by Confidencial Digital based on the products marketed in Mercamadrid, Spain's biggest wholesale market and a reference in Europe, this…

"If there is a Global El Niño phenomenon, Peruvian mangoes will only be exported by air"

The weather is already having an impact on the mango for export campaign. According to Cesar Morocho, the president of the Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM),…

Local chiefs told to take down unlicensed avocado buying centers

Murang’a County Commissioner Patrick Mukuria has ordered local chiefs to crack down on unlicensed avocado purchasing centers. Mukuria stated that the centers seem to encourage…

Vietnam expects to reap $1 bln from this year’s coconut exports

Vietnam has become the fourth biggest coconut and coconut products exporter in the Asia-Pacific. The nation will earn US$1 billion from exports of fresh coconuts and products…

Pakistan mangoes faced with delayed ripening

Around Multan known as the ‘Mango Capital of Pakistan’, mangoes are facing a challenge due to delayed ripening, which is casting a shadow over their quality and marketability.…

Multinational shipper expands its presence in new markets

After several years of consolidation in its traditional markets, Camposol is dedicated to opening new markets, mainly in Latin America, with a view to strategic diversification. The company is resuming the supply of markets where it had previously had commercial contacts, such as Brazil, Chile and Costa…

“2022/2023 is the most successful kiwi season Greece has ever seen in India”

It’s been a solid season for Greek kiwifruit in the Indian market, says Saurabh Tanwar of Indian fruit importer Fruitways: “The Greek kiwi has proven to be the most important origin for the Indian consumer. As per the data of April 2023, the Greek kiwi took the second place in terms of imported volumes,…

Egypt might flood the global dates market within the next five years

Egypt is gearing up to boost exports of dates and to take the crown of the largest global exporter away from the current leader Israel. In 2021 Egypt wasn’t even among the top…

Hundreds of durian trucks stuck at border Vietnam-China

Some 700 trucks, most of them carrying durians, are stuck trying to enter China from Vietnam’s Lang Son Province. The congestion has clogged northern border crossings for more…

Thailand faces tougher durian exports to Chinese markets

Thailand might face tougher competition in exporting durians to China’s market over the next five years as China imports more durians from other countries, especially from…

Sindh province sees 20% of mango crop destroyed by rains

Several fruit crops (among them mangoes, bananas and dates) have been badly damaged by heavy rains and strong winds that recently lashed Hyderabad and other parts of Sindh for…

Mumbai traders look to export UP mango varieties to other countries

Uttar Pradesh accounts for 23% of total mango production in the country, which is more than 4.8 mln tons of the total production of over 27.9 mln tons in the country. Lucknow,…

"The production and sales of lychees in Hainan far exceeded last year."

The lychees produced in Hainan are mainly Feizixiao, Seedless, and Lychee King, which have the advantage of being on the market earlier than other production areas due to climate reasons. "This year, due to the cold and rainy weather during the production season, the production season of the main…

Native raspberries, limes and more: how did these curious plants end up in Australia?

While plants can’t walk, they can certainly travel. Some species have travelled vast distances over millennia, moving by different and varied modes. Some found new habitats…

In Senegal, a new tax to combat fruit flies sparks discontent

Fruit flies were among the main causes of the Senegalese mango industry's poor performance last season, prompting the government to take steps to combat them, and to resort to a new tax to finance the effort. At the launch of the 2023 mango export campaign, the Senegalese Ministry of Agriculture…

Phytosanitary inspections support citrus, grape and mango producers in Brazil

The inspection work out by the Agricultural Defense Agency of Bahia (Adab) follows the flow in the Territory of Piemonte Norte do Itapicuri. The team made up of state…

Westfalia says protest action at Tzaneen nursery has stabilised

Avocado and macadamia producer Westfalia last week obtained an urgent interdict prohibiting a group of employees from blocking access to a Westfalia nursery facility in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province. The Johannesburg Labour Court has declared it an illegal strike, the company says, and a number of the…

Demand for exotic mushrooms on a downward trend since March

There is a lot of uncertainty in the international exotic mushroom market, as demand has been dropping for months, says Nature Green’s project manager Peter Sutherland: “There seems to be quite a bit of disruption in the mushroom market. Demand has been on a downward trend since March and prices have…

Rainy start to 2023 is mixed blessing for Central Coast avocado growers

Despite the rainy winter seen on the Central Coast this year, one local grower in Morro Bay says they are harvesting more fruit than in previous years. Bruce Harwood, store…

Rajarhat Bhangor mangoes flood Kolkota markets

Large volumes of mangoes, that are currently being sold in the city and outskirts, are from the Rajarhat-Bhangor belt on the eastern fringes of the city, according to fruit…

More than 5,000 tons of fresh lychee shipped to China via Lao Cai border gate

As many as 5,400 tons of fresh lychees have been exported to China via Lao Cai province’s Kim Thanh II international border gate since the beginning of the harvesting season,…

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Record demand for kiwifruit in Georgia

EastFruit analysts review a recent surge in kiwifruit imports for the latest season in Georgia. They also address more long-term trends. For the first time, import volumes are more than 50% of the local production, which in turn has not decreased. This means the demand has grown. Data sources: GeoStat,…

Exotics exporter wants to be Colombia’s fruit ambassador to rest of world

The exotic fruits exporter Cosmo Fruit, aims to be Colombia’s fruit ambassador to the rest of the world. According to Mauricio Lopez N., President and CEO, they want to expand their exotic fruit from currently supplying North America and Europe, to the Middle-East and Asia. “We are working with conventional…

Kenyan startup is creating shoes from pineapple waste

It is estimated that in Kenya alone, about 80,000 tons of pineapple waste is produced monthly. The waste is either eliminated through burning or decomposition, releasing tons…

Dinajpur litchis see bumper yield

Measures have been taken to export litchis from Dinajpur to a number of countries, including France. Bangladesh’ growers hope this will massively benefit local farmers…

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"Compared to last year, we expect to market more volumes at lower prices"

"The first Senegalese mangoes of this season will soon be harvested and the first export batches are expected to be loaded between June 15 and 20," said Papa Alioune Dieng of International Agro-Business, based in Hamburg, Germany. The mango importer advises and supplies well-known fruit importers in…

Trade Ministry and National Food Agency clash over garlic imports

Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) has urged the Trade Ministry to issue long-awaited import permits for garlic, as stalled purchases and shipments of the produce have…

Bumper garlic yield and high prices in Rangpur

A bumper production of garlic with all-time high market prices of the commodity have made farmers quite happy in the Rangpur agricultural region. According to officials of the…

Vietnam exotics sector wants to expand overseas markets for lychees and longans

According to Director of the Bac Giang provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Tran Quang Tan, the province’s total lychee production is estimated at a record of over…

Australian garlic variety could be used to combat Covid and the flu

According to new medical research, an Australian garlic variety could reduce Covid and flu-related infections. One particular variety found near Mildura in regional Victoria’s…

PIL successfully delivers first shipment of avocados from Africa to Asia

Reflecting the growing use of controlled atmosphere (CA) technologies to maintain quality of fruits and vegetables over extended shipping times, Pacific International Lines…

“Our mango season is really ramping up right now”

The southern part of India is in the midst of the mango season and sales are really increasing at the moment, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “We’re…

Bengal mango exports to start from early June

Mango exports from West Bengal are expected to begin from early June with shipments to Middle East countries. There have also been inquiries for export orders from Europe,…

Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association suspects cartels influence garlic imports

According to Head of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) for Agriculture, Plantation and Animal Husbandry, M. Hadi Nainggolan, Indonesia is highly dependent…

Short supply of quality mangoes affects sales in Madurai

Even as demand remained as usual, traders said that they were disappointed as inadequate supply of quality mangoes affected sales. The four common varieties of mangoes sold in…

India's mango exports to US to double this year

Mango exports from India to the US were quite successful in 2023. Experts think the presence of a substantial number of Indian expats, numbering 4.7 million strong, has been…

Florida mangos offer tree-ripened option

Florida mangos offer multiple benefits for regional East Coast and Southern retailers this coming summer. "While this fruit may not hold as large a position in the market as other sources, it offers a fresher, tastier option for many customers," says Gabe Bernal, vice president at Seasons Farm Fresh Inc.…

Chile expects lower production of kiwifruit, but larger size profile

With more than 8,000 tons shipped to North America through Week 20, the Chilean kiwifruit season is underway.  Retail promotions will kick off in mid-June and continue through August. While the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee projects an overall decrease in volume of 14 percent compared with last season, fruit…

Tons of mangoes are destroyed in Cuba every day

In Guantanamo municipalities such as San Antonio del Sur and Imías, hundreds of tons of mangoes are currently lost due to lack of management, relocation and marketing. This…

Breba fig season starts with high demand and better prices than last year

The breba fig harvest has been underway for a few days in the Spanish municipality of Elche, Alicante, where constant rainfall has been slowing down the process without affecting the quality of the fruit. The rains are having a positive impact on the caliber of the breba figs, although the earliest ones…

Darker times are expected for the pineapple sector

There is little pineapple available because only a little has been planted in countries like Costa Rica. The reason? The prices paid to producers have been low for several years, out of line with costs, and farmers have grown tired of not making a profit. Archive photo An importer from northern Italy takes…

"Low rainfall delays Aiwen mango season until early June"

Aiwen mangoes are known for their high sugar content and sweetness and are in high demand, despite high prices due to limited production. In previous years, the Aiwen mango season started at the end of April, but this year, due to the drought and lack of rain in the production area, the season was…

Dole sponsors Disney spring run

Spring is approaching, and the Shanghai Disney Resort is adorned with beautiful spring scenery. In May of this year, Shanghai Disney Resort launched a parenting activity as a warm-up for the popular "Disney Run." Adults and children who embrace an active lifestyle gather at Disneyland to experience the joy of outdoor running.…

United Producers of Mexico focused on avocado quality

Mexico is preparing to ship an exceptionally good volume to Europe when the next avocado season starts in a couple of months. The solution for good quality avocados from…

Major shortage of kiwi fruit on the French market

The Peruzzo Group mainly sells kiwi fruit from Greece, Italy and France. But this year, the weather hazards have had a severe impact on production, foreshadowing a rather gloomy campaign. “One thing is for sure: we will be heavily penalized in the coming weeks,” explains Tony Saglietto, managing director…

Malaysia still confident, despite growing Chinese durian industry

China’s durian industry is developing quickly. This is causing concern among Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia. Chinese growers have been cultivating tropical…

Vietnamese durian gets more farming area codes, enabling increased exports to China

Vietnamese durians will receive 47 additional farming area codes and 18 packaging facility codes from China, enabling more export of the fruit to that country. Farming area…

Panama has sent its first shipment of ginger to Spain

Panama exported its first shipment of ginger to Spain. The Panamanian R & M agro-export company shipped 19,000 kilos of ginger from the production areas of Chepo. According to…

"Goji berry prices are expected to be on a continuous upward trend in 2-3 years"

The goji berry in Ningxia's Zhongning region will be picked at the end of June and become available in July. Due to the low temperatures in this production season, the yield is predicted to be lower than last year and the price will rise accordingly. "In addition to the weather, many farmers abandoned planting…

Four Brazilian companies are dedicated to cultivation and export of red guavas

In Brazil, four companies stand out that are dedicated to the cultivation and export of red guavas. They are all participants in the Frutas do Brasil project, an…

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First avocado logistics center opened in Gori, Georgia

Eximcrop operates the first Kenyan avocado logistics center in Georgia, which was opened in Gori and based in Tiriphoni Fruits facilities, reports EastFruit. Eximcrop representative Vakhtang Gogaladze told Business Insider Georgia that the first batch of Kenyan avocados has already been shipped to…

"Clients from all over the world kept asking for a solution to process pineapples"

The interest in fresh and processed pineapple is constantly increasing. PND, a company specializing in machinery for fruit processing and in the development of advanced systems for fresh-cut and processed product businesses, provides answers for this segment. Export manager Virginia Cascella, explained…

Pineapple stem starch film developed as biodegradable packaging material

A group of researchers from universities in Thailand and Malaysia have collaborated to develop a unique film that is good for the environment and can decompose naturally. This…

Solid demand for pineapples despite the arrival of summer fruit

“We have reached a turning point,” explains Antoine Guyot of Del Monte France. “The market was well focused during the first months of 2023, with a high demand and prices that followed.” A dynamic market for the first half of 2023.  Summer fruit and pineapple volumes on the rise The demand is still good, with…

"The mango season in central and northern Senegal is starting slow"

The mango season in southern and central Senegal is about to begin after the rest of the regions started two months ago, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture's launching of phytosanitary certification of mangoes for export on May 26, 2023. However, the season is starting timidly for these regions,…

Continued growth of Dutch agri-food exports to Mexico

Agri-food exports from The Netherlands to Mexico continue on their growth path, reaching a record total value of € 522 million in 2022. Vegetable seeds, fertilizers, and dairy…

‘Mangoes are flying off shelves in Birmingham’

Mango season has arrived in Birmingham. These mangoes aren't the large green variety you get all year round; these are the bright orange Indian and Pakistani varieties that…

Kenyan stakeholders focus on saving avocado from root-rot disease

The Kenyan government has been working on how to develop and introduce new technologies to support the growth of the domestic avocado industry. Kenya is ranked the highest…

Malaysia: Low demand for durians due to prolonged hot weather

According to durian grower Yeap Gaun Fong, the prolonged hot weather in Malaysia has not only caused low demand for durians; it also resulted in lower production of the…

'Dahiyar mango from Bhopal sees great demand abroad’

Madhya Pradesh’ markets are being flooded with various mango varieties, among which there is a Bhopali mango named 'Dahiyar'. R.K. Jaiswal, chief scientist of Bhopal Fruit…

Department of Agriculture Extension predicts record mango yield in FY23

Even though there have been a drought and heat waves, mango production in Bangladesh is set to reach a new record in FY2022-23, according to top officials of the Horticulture Wing of the Department of Agriculture Extension. Horticulture Wing Director (in-charge) and agronomist K.J.M. Abdul Awal said that…

The arrivals of mangosteens have increased, and a large number of bayberries enter the market

In the fruit market, more and more domestic fruits are arriving. Seasonal fruits include bayberry, lychee, peach, and cherry. Among the imported fruits, durians are still selling well, mangosteens from Thailand are increasing, and grapefruits from South Africa are selling smoothly. The arrival of…

Guyana receives 13,000 more high-yielding Brazilian Green Dwarf coconuts

Guyana’s coconut industry is set to benefit from additional inputs a shipment of Brazilian Green Dwarf coconut seed nuts was recently acquired. This week, Agriculture…

Lychee harvest successful in Vietnam's Central Highlands

This year’s lychee production nationwide has been boosted by nearly 15,000 tons of fruit from provinces in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, which were harvested a month earlier…

Karnataka: 35,000 tons of mangoes expected in Mysuru alone

Although expansion in Mysuru’s mango growing area has been modest compared to the past years, an average mango yield of 30,000 - 35,000 ton is expected this season. Mangoes…

China spent $1.18 billion to import 885,300 tons of fruit in first three months of 2023

Chinese sources explain that the country spent $1.18 billion to import 885,300 tons of fruit in the first three months of 2023, including bananas, mango, mangosteen,…

Malaysian durian exports dropped 38% in 2022

In 2022, Malaysian durian exports dropped by 38% compared to 2021. According to Agriculture and Food Security minister Mohamad Sabu, Malaysia exports the fruit in the form of…

China to accept durians from 293 more Vietnamese areas

China has approved another 293 farming areas and 115 packaging facilities in Vietnam for export of fresh durian to it, eight months after the two countries signed a protocol.…

PCJCCI calls for measures to up mango exports to China

This week, Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) called for measures to increase mangoes exports to China. PCJCCI president Moazzam Ali Ghurki: “China…

“Brazil has a smaller amount of ginger this season”

After almost three decades in the retail market of agricultural products, around the year 2000, Djalma Santana, founder and CEO expanded it`s area of operation, and began the commercialization of Ginger root in the state of Espirito Santo, which today is the leading state in the national ranking.  “We currently have…

Embrapa Cerrados develops genetically improved pitaya cultivars

Embrapa Cerrados (DF) has developed five genetically superior pitaya cultivars: BRS Lua do Cerrado; BRS Luz do Cerrado; BRS Granada do Cerrado; BRS Minipitaya do Cerrado and…

Akorn Technology announces fresh mango business expansion in Africa

Following the successful introduction of their Akorn Natural™ coatings for mango and avocado in South America, Akorn Technology announces the expansion of their business in…

We have become the largest importers of South American Rojo Brillante kaki in Europe

The South American Rojo Brillante kaki campaign is gaining momentum and the fruit is becoming a good alternative for consumption also in the spring and summer months. The Valencian company The Natural Hand, specialized in shipping this fruit over long distances, has already become the largest importer of…

Sri Lanka: Coconut auction prices up 5.1 percent

On May 25, Sri Lanka’s coconut auction prices gained 5.1 percent from a week ago. The average price for 1,000 nuts increased to Rs 69,699 from Rs 66,301 a week earlier at the…

Bangladeshi mango exports start; target stands at 4,000 tons

The Bangladeshi government has officially launched the mango export for the current season. A target of 4,000 tons has been set; double that of last year. The rate of mango…

Guimaras mangoes: Reputation as 'sweetest' now GI protected

After the conferment of a GI certificate by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), Guimaras now solely owns the title of producing the sweetest mangoes.…

"Availability of quality cherries is holding up this season"

In week 20, Bienek Fruchthandels began selling Spanish cherries this year. "The season started with smaller fruits, each carrying a diameter of about 26-28 mm. However, since the middle of this week, we also have larger calibers with 30+ available. Due to the fact that the weather in Spain has been…

Lower supply from China brings good prospects for imminent Peruvian ginger campaign

Peru will host the Ginger Week 2023, which will take place online as a free event on May 31, June 1 and 2, 2023. Kristel Camargo, General Manager of Elisur Organic commented: "We are convinced that, to promote agro-exports, the action of the entire living environment of the chain is needed to work for a…

Bangladesh: Agriculture minister urges mango export expansion

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque has his nation’s farmers to find suitable regions for exporting mangoes. Referring to the EU as a strong partner of Bangladesh's…

The world’s most expensive mango will cost you Rs 40,000 a piece

The Miyazaki mango must be the world’s costliest mango. It is now on display at in Koppal. With each fruit priced at a whopping Rs 40,000 (€440), the Horticulture Department…

Kenya: Nakuru county invests in sustainable avocado farming

The Nakuru county government has launched a sustained campaign to revitalize avocado farming, focusing on sales to international markets. County Executive Committee Member in…

Sydney cafe receives much criticism for AU$10.90 side dish of avocado

Little Jack Horner, a café in the Sydney beachside suburb of Coogee, is now the focus of a backlash among locals after it raised the price of its side dish of avocado to…

Early lychee crop is ready for export

Tan Yen district in the northern province of Bac Giang, is ready to export its lychees. The crop is ripening early on the vine this growing season. The district expects to…

Inclement weather has shattered dreams of 'Bengaluru mangoes' as a global brand

It seems that inclement weather and unseasonal rain in the past couple of years have shattered the dreams of building a global brand for 'Bengaluru mangoes'. Buoyed by the…

Mango prices drop after good supply in Vashi's APMC market

The Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi has been receiving around 80,000 boxes of mangoes per day; this has brought down its prices. Traders say that a large…

Colombian Sugar Baby mangos now available in the U.S.

The first time Colombian mangos entered the U.S. it was after obtaining access from APHIS at the end of December 2022. Back then, it was the Keitt variety. However, in the last few days, a new Colombian mango has reached shelves across the U.S.: the Sugar Baby mango, a juicy and extra-sweet variety. Most…

"Formosa papayas remain really popular, especially in Germany"

"After severe Formosa papaya shortages in Brazil due to weather conditions, production is slowly picking up a little," says Robbert van Essen, Sourcing Manager at the Dutch company, Yex. "Though you can import these papayas from various South American countries, we get them mainly from the Canary Islands.…

Avocados Australia welcomes Thailand market access

On Thursday 11 May, Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, the Director General of the Thai Department of Agriculture, signed the gazette notice for import conditions for Western…

Azerbaijan introduced a temporary restriction on the import of peppers and kiwi from Iran

AFSA revealed that after examining 19 shipments of peppers and 34 shipments of kiwis imported by Iranian companies, quarantine pests (brown fruit wrinkling virus and mulberry…

Senator Villar assures support for Filipino mango industry

Filipino senator Cynthia Villar has promised to push for the development and promotion of the country's mango industry. The Senate Agriculture and Food Committee chairperson…

Malihanad mango variety named after Prime MInister Modi

The mango growers of Malihabad have named a new variety after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM has often revealed his love for the 'king of fruits'. Technically, this…

Shorter pineapple supply means strong May pricing

Stronger pineapple pricing this month will likely stabilize in the near future. “Supplies of pineapple right now are rebounding still. It’s taking longer than in years past which is why people have considered the pineapple market to be somewhat tight,” says Paul J. Maglio of Maglio Companies.  Following the…

Frutura consolidates avocados under single brand

Frutura, a global sales and marketing network, will begin marketing its Hass avocados in North America under the Frutura brand, beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2023. This shift is designed to create a more vertically integrated, easier way for customers to source in-demand product. Via its network, Frutura…

Ever wanted to tour a Hawaiian pineapple farm?

Dole Food Company Hawaii, part of Dole plc, has launched a hands-on, behind-the-scenes agricultural tour of the original Dole pineapple farm on Oahu in Hawaii. For visitors and locals wanting an authentic, small-group, locally guided tour, it’s the only experience of its kind on Oahu. The Dole North…

“It's been a campaign marked by a lack of avocado”

Not waiting for better prices has proven to be the winning strategy of the Portuguese avocado season, says Rocio del Pilar Rodrigues, sales director of Portuguese avocado exporter Global Avocados: “Our avocado campaign has evolved very positively. Fortunately, last season we decided to follow its natural…

"Despite far lower volumes, the new kiwi crop has better quality"

The first new New Zealand Zespri kiwis began arriving at the Belgian Port of Zeebrugge at the start of this month. Zespri had a tough 2022 with many quality issues, but they are optimistic about the future, which includes a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the EU. "The 2022 season was very…

“Our avocados are harvested to order and shipped immediately”

May is a transition month for avocados in Mexico as the Marzena bloom moves up to the higher elevations (2,000 – 2,300 meters) for summer harvest. “We have invested in high level elevation orchards to deliver the best quality Hass Avocados during the summer months,” says Gabriel Villaseñor, owner and CEO…

Chinese research offers promise to prevent spread of Brown marmorated stink bug in New Zealand

Zespri International is funding research to understand the lifecycle of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) on organic and conventional kiwifruit in China, part…

"Unfortunately, in my case, I must consider my fields as lost"

Although the rains of recent days have brought some relief, drought and the depletion of water reserves in the Axarquia and the Costa Tropical de Granada have been causing great difficulties to the tropical sector, as "there appear to be no viable short term solutions," says producer Francisco Garcia.…

Mango express shipments from Vizianagaram have resumed

The Kisan Express, aka the Mango Express, has resumed its journey from Vizianagaram to New Delhi to supply mangoes to the north Indian markets. So far, thirteen trains have…

Syniti brings focus to data management for Zespri Horizon digital transformation

Kiwifruit cooperative Zespri has partnered with enterprise data management vendor Syniti as part of its Horizon digital transformation programme.  The $160 million Horizon transformation…

Garlic prices surge at Navi Mumbai as supply shortage persists

The price of garlic at Navi Mumbai has tripled in the past month due to a supply shortage. Traders at the APMC predict that the situation will not improve in the near future.…

Pakistan begins mango export season by first air shipment to Europe

The export season for Pakistani mangoes commenced on Saturday after the country dispatched the first air shipment to Europe. “The mango export season started today with the…

Indian mangoes popular in the US; exports set to double in a year

India’s mango exports to the US are expected to more than double in the current fiscal year. Exporters see shipments of the fruit to the US crossing 2,000 tons, as against…

Peak volume season is here on Mexican mangoes

Mexican mango supplies are starting to hit peak season. “May has seen a steady supply of mangoes--with the heat, the fields are ready. The cornstarch is turning into sugar faster so there’s the best quality right now,” says Rodrigo Diaz of Rio Rico, AZ-based Diazteca. Brothers Rodrigo Diaz and Luis Diaz…

"2023 avocado season off to a good start"

"Avocado sales got off to a great start this year. Many supermarket chains took advantage of the 'healthy intentions' momentum to highlight avocados, known as a 'superfood.' Many promotions were, thus, scheduled," says Elena Rogojnikova, senior buyer at The Greenery International in the Netherlands.…

Brazilian growers branch out to cultivate the jaracatiá

The rural area of  ​​São Pedro  has trees full of a typical fruit of this region: the  jaracatiá. The jaracatiá is a fruit native to Brazil, and is from the papaya family. However, it is…

Israel’s 2022-2023 avocado season ended with lower volumes

Avocado producers and exporters in Israel are already looking forward to harvesting higher volumes in the next season, starting later this year, after their 2022-2023 avocado season ended with lower volumes last month (April) in a so called off-year. The nearly 50% lower volumes were expected after the…

Kakuzi Plc wants to thrust Kenya into the top of global superfood exporters

In the international market, Kenya now takes its place as the largest avocado exporter in Africa. But let’s put that in perspective: imports of Hass into Europe alone last…