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Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables

Pricing likely to soften on imported rambutan

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

Giorgio Donnarumma - Nuovafrutta

Hass market slumps under pressure from Peruvian volumes