Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables
Gerry Li, Vision Fresh:
"Price gap between conventional and organic ginger has narrowed"
Daniela Santos and María Isabel Gaviria, Coltrópicos:
Avocado price war hits Colombian producers
Paulov Sifuentes Fernández, Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos:
How are Peruvian avocados, garlic, and lemons faring in a market dominated by Mexico and China
"Lychee bumper harvest boosts exports, but rising shipping costs pose challenges"
Thai durian industry focuses on taste and trust to retain export dominance
Odisha ships first Amrapali mangoes to Abu Dhabi
Karnataka urges Andhra to lift mango ban
Cuban mangoes rot amid outages, transport woes
Avocados From Colombia partnered with Weis Markets on retail campaign
Winter produce peaks at Melbourne Market
Vietnam’s durian exports hit by sharp decline and quality control issues
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Slow asparagus movement from Mexico
NZ horticulture exports set to grow 19%
California producers ask the USDA to reactivate Mexican avocado inspections due to pest risk
Mango prices drop in India on higher yields
SST uncertainty hits imported fruit trade
Fresh-cut fruit demand drives new launches
Mark Everett - Worldwide Fruit
Southern Hemisphere avocado imports going well, shipping remains a challenge
Waikato team develops soft gripper for kiwifruit
Henk van der Meij, Hars & Hagebauer:
"Mango market shifts dramatically in 10 days"
Thailand launches mango giveaway campaign to support northern growers.
Cotabato farmers deliver largest mango shipment in trade deal
Lam Dong tightens durian expansion as province targets sustainable growth by 2030
Global avocado demand to drive production, led by Mexico
Chengdu peach season enters peak market window
China and Cambodia deepen fruit trade ties with major supply chain deal
Kyrgyzstan’s onion and garlic exports drop nearly 50-fold in Q1 2025
Cologne Wholesale Market:
"Sales of premium goods are becoming increasingly difficult"
Chile will have a new fruit inspection site in Coquimbo
AGF monitor week 23:
Albert Heijn stands out with strong discounts in week 23
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Produce ads up 5% as prices fluctuate
Ignacio Luparia and Carlos Pacheco, Padwor:
"Limited access to maritime services in Argentina and Uruguay reduces logistics options"
Coconut leads output, banana tops exports
Odisha mangoes reach France, Belgium
Port of Wilmington extends fruit supply deal
Pineapple prices rise in Kottayam
Philippine mangoes enter Italy for first time
Santiago Quintero and Ferney García, Palta Hass by Boreas:
"Avocado market under pressure due to oversupply from Peru"
Papaya supply to stay steady in the short term
Tamil Nadu mango farmers seek price support
Philippines tops global pineapple production
Peruvian avocados partner up with the Detroit Tigers
Ron van der Vloed, Lazy Foods:
"Enjoying fresh avocado while reducing food waste"
High hopes for the Senegalese mango season
S.C.A. Pitahayas de Andalucía: "Most of our new pitahaya hectares are located in the Huelva area".
Start of Andalusian pitaya season delayed to late June, with acreage expected to increase
Week 23 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
American cherries and South African oranges hit the market, while avocado prices decline
"Garlic nears the peak export season as rising sea freight rates squeeze margins"
Indonesia promotes broader market access to New Zealand for tropical fruit exports
Morocco tops 100,000 tons in avocado exports
India’s 'Mango Man' unveils ‘Rajnath Aam’ variety
Sharjah marks first grape harvest at Ghamam project
Mission Produce Q2 revenue up 28%
Kenya expert Stella Rasmussen on this year's season:
"After a disastrous 2024, exports have returned to normal"
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update:
U.S. asparagus, avocado, and tomato prices shift early June
Spain’s avocado harvest up 20% after rainfall
“Dragon fruit no longer a niche product among Indian consumers”
Taitung expands pineapple sugar apple exports
Adrian Bayly, Avos America:
"The United States' avocado market has declined significantly, but the citrus market is much more stable"
Severe weather cuts South Punjab mango yields
Tamil Nadu farmers to protest mango prices
Xiantao lychee drives Maoming growth
Zhanjiang lychees reach Guangzhou in 24 hours
Export prices for guava from India mostly stable, demand is strong
Pineapple juice pricing helps balance supply and demand for Costa Rican fruit
How avocados influence SNAP/WIC shopping and drive healthier food choices
María Elena Villablanca, of Verfrut
Asia and the U.S. boost demand for grapes, kiwifruit, and cherries amid logistics crisis
Inspiring national and international innovation
Workshop related to ripening and ethylene management available for free online
Greater supply of imported organic kiwi this year
Yoselyn Malamud, of Viru Group:
Avocado volumes will not meet forecasts: Peru curbs speculation on the European market
Bahia prepares for U.S. mango export season
NZ kiwifruit report flags governance, returns concerns
Groves family wins Honey Gold mango award
Pinkglow pineapple debuts in UAE
Over 17,000 tons of imported fruit entered Russia’s Kaliningrad region in early 2025
Fruit imports to Kaliningrad drop by 10% in 2025
Bringing Vietnam’s lychee into the global spotlight
Mexico projected to ship more mangos this year
José Antonio Castro and Arturo Medina, of ProHass
Lower export prospects for Peruvian Hass avocados in 2025
First Philippine mango export to Italy
New Zealand kiwifruit sees smoothest harvest in years
First Vietnamese lychees arrive in Paris
Malihabad revives premium mango varieties
Brazil completed its first Hass avocado shipment to Chile
Vietnam lychee output to rise 30% in 2025
São Paulo fruit exports up 13% in 2024, led by citrus
Week 22 Fruit Wholesale Market Report:
Holiday effect drives fruit market as South African grapefruit prices decline
Egypt’s agri exports top 4.8 million tons
Uzbekistan fruit imports up 317% in three years
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
Summer fruit ads rise as prices increase
Avocados lower LDL and heart disease risk
Murang’a opens avocado grading and packing hub
Mango prices plunge in Bangkok amid oversupply
Cooler May cuts demand for summer fruits in India
Odisha FPOs export mangoes to Europe and Delhi
Kiwis grown in Fukushima symbolise recovery
South African agri exports up 10% in Q1
Tech and taste take focus at 2025 hort conference
Kazakh company rejects Russian retailer’s offer to buy entire greenhouse banana harvest
Bangladeshi mangoes enter China for first time via Hunan
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado and blueberry prices steady as asparagus trade slows
DTI improves logistics for Guimaras mangoes
Lychee season begins with wider availability across India
Movement picks up on California kiwis
Daniel Falla Hernández, Agrícola Don Nicolás:
Multi-origin avocado oversupply puts pressure on prices in Europe
Giannina Denegri, Marand Company:
"Asia has enormous potential. There wouldn't be enough avocados in the world to supply China if everybody there consumed this fruit"
Philippine durian approved for export to Egypt
Vietnam eases customs for durian exports
"We have a solid opportunity to connect buyers with the Turkish tropical fruits"
Bahia boosts fruit fly control for U.S. mango exports
Tomatoes, kiwis, oranges, and grapes are the fastest-growing organic crops in Greece
Dragon fruit plantation becomes glowing national flag
Photo report of the 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress in Valencia
California avocado replanting rises as Mexico fills supply gap
Bangladesh begins 2025 mango exports
Disappointing campaign for Ivoirian mango exporters
Promotable supply of avocados for 4th of July
Kenya boosts mango exports with fruit fly control
Kiwifruit seen as nutrient-dense fix for 'hidden hunger'
Haikou lychee season drives sales and exports
Vietnam, China boost fruit trade cooperation
Pre-monsoon rains cut onion and fruit supply in India
Uganda reopens direct flights to UK for produce
Mango mealybugs threaten yields in Africa and Asia
Vietnam mangosteen prices surge
Insect sensors optimize kiwifruit harvest timing
Avo Connections 2025 sells out ahead of Brisbane event
Azerbaijan boosts pomegranate exports by 38% in 2025
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