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…

Exports of lychees from Maoming exceeds 200 tons this year

Maoming, the largest lychee producer in Guangdong Province, is the world's largest lychee production area. Currently, there are 15 registered lychee orchards and 7 registered…

Avocado movement maintained momentum post-Cinco de Mayo

Supplies of avocados in the U.S. remain plentiful. “This year the supply is very different,” said Juan Monsalve, category manager of avocados for LGS Specialty Sales. “Last year, Mexico was coming to the end of the season with very little fruit so there was a struggle to have all programs covered.…

‘Data Supermarket' will assist NZ primary sector in identifying a greater range of suitable land opportunities

Although Te Puke is well-known as New Zealand’s kiwifruit capital, new research might indicate that this top spot could be contested in the future. Effectively, suitable…

Our coconut business also helps and supports Vietnamese farmers

"The global coconut market has witnessed huge growth in recent years, especially in the post-Covid era. There's a trend with consumers going for healthy products. Our business core value is not only bringing quality products into the consumer community, but also helping and supporting Vietnamese farmers.…

"It's great that we can showcase new products like Nisperos again"

After a tough time of high costs and many concerns, the European retail industry is slowly recovering. Times were hard for Lizzy's Nieuwe Oogst too, but this Belgian greengrocer sees the light at the end of the tunnel again. "For a while, the sector seemed to lack creativity, but now that things are…

Malelane area litchi farmers rethink production and markets

In early December, two weeks before the traditional peak litchi harvesting season in the Malelane area of Mpumalanga, the fruit were brown, cracked and spoiling under a…

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"Great potential for Sicilian saffron in the premium sector"

Saffron is rather a marginal product in this country and is mainly imported from third countries, above all, Iran, Afghanistan, and India. However, the spice is also produced in Europe, for example, by small farmers in Sicily. In close cooperation with Bananen + Frucht AG in Zurich, Basilio Civello of…

Andhra Pradesh intends to export 4,000 tons of mangoes this season

Andhra Pradesh has set a target of 4,000 tons of exports of mangoes to various countries this season. This target is more than double the volume exported last year. This year,…

Kiwifruit researchers to share knowledge at international Symposium in New Zealand

The XI International Symposium on Kiwifruit will be held in Aotearoa New Zealand on 20-24 February 2024, bringing together attendees from around the world to share…

TikTok avocado hack might breed deadly bacteria

A recent TikTok 'life hack' - widely shared on the social media platform – promises to give your avocados a longer lifespan. But health experts are urging people to take…

Bangladesh sees bumper mango production

Mango is the main cash crop in Chapainawabganj district. The district in the north-western part of Bangladesh might earn quite well off the mango yield, as the fruit is also…

Polk County citrus grower aims to create central Florida’s first avocado farm

Polk County citrus grower, Mitch McLellan is moving on from citrus after a tree disease and a hurricane wiped out his grove. He says many growers throughout Florida are losing…

Thailand: Durian farmers wary of thieves now that prices have gone up

As there has been a significant increase in durian prices this year, northern Tak province durian farmers are taking extra precautions to protect their orchards from thieves.…

Avocado webinar looks at U.S. strategy for building demand

Leadership from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) recently presented to an international audience of over 1,160 delegates from 33 countries on U.S. strategic priorities at the 10th World Avocado Congress (WAC) in New Zealand. With the global avocado market tracking to nearly double in value by 2026, members…

Saudi Arabia almost self-sufficient in papaya cultivation

Based on a report by the country's Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Saudi Arabia is close to become self-sufficient in papaya production. The Saudis might…

Malaysian Agriculture Ministry targets RM1.3 bln worth of pineapple product exports this year

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry through the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) hopes to achieve RM1.3 bln worth of pineapple-based exports this year. "Based…

Cambodian durian players are exploring opportunities in China

The Samlot Durian Cluster, a durian association based in Cambodia’s Battambang province, has been in contact with several investors to discuss export opportunities to China.…

Pakistan mango production to drop by 20 percent

Pakistani fruit and vegetable exporters anticipate a significant decline of around 20 percent in this year's mango yield. The nation has an annual capacity of approximately…

Nutritionist advises to eat kiwis with skin and all

Registered nutritionist Gabi Zaromskyte claims that she eats the skin on a lot of fruit and vegetables, because of the benefits it has for her gut. According to Zaromskyte,…

"Exported lychees are on the way one after another, and prices have risen slightly"

"On April 21, our first batch of lychees arrived in the Netherlands by air. Up to now, we have exported 4 batches of lychees to Europe this year. Since early May, lychees exported to Australia, the United States, Canada, Panama and other places have been shipped one after another," said Mr. Lin Bo,…

"Peculiar markets for plantain and yuca. Excellent season for Santo Domingo yellow mango."

"The last three years, worsened also by covid-19 and the climate change, have been very complicated for plantains, with missing investments in plantations in Ecuador and Colombia. First and foremost, the investments in agrochemicals, due to rising prices," explains Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager of…

Farmers demand GI tag for Vadakadu jackfruit

Jackfruit farmers of Vadakadu county and nearby villages in Pudukkottai district have demanded a Geographical Indicator tag for their produce, as the jackfruit produced in the…

Thai durian exports to China are expected to surge

In terms of durian consumption globally, China only lags behind Indonesia and Malaysia now. China’s domestic production of these tropical fruits is limited, which is…

Start of Uruguayan kaki sales season in Europe

The Spanish Rojo Brillante kaki season came to a close between January and February; earlier than usual and with high prices due to a significantly smaller harvest. Now, kakis are returning to European shelves, straight from South America. "We have received the first kaki containers from Uruguay and we are…

Colombia’s avocado shipments to the US and Canada continue to increase

Earlier this week, harvest of Colombia’s new avocado crop started. “Volume of the Traviesa crop will pick up by next week and continue through August,” says Kraig Loomis with GreenFruit Avocados. “It is very exciting to see how much volume will be added this year in comparison to the past few years,”…

Mango yield drops 50 percent in Goa

Mangoes have witnessed almost 40-50 per cent drop in production as well as quality across the state this year due to extreme weather conditions. Along with the yield, the…

"Thailand's durians perform well in the market"

In the imported durian market, durians in eastern Thailand are at the end of their production season, and durians in the south are expected to be on the market in mid-June; at the same time, Vietnam’s Kanyao durians will usher in a peak arrival. Due to the strong market demand, durian has attracted much…

Vietnam: Dragon fruit exports still dropping due to intense competition

Vietnamese dragon fruit exporters are expected to have another difficult year as more countries grow the fruit and make the international market increasingly competitive.…

New Sunburst Gold pineapple debuts

Chiquita is debuting the new Sunburst Gold Pineapple. The enhanced variation of the pineapple features a sweeter flavor and will come in redesigned boxes with neck tags featuring Chiquita’s Blue Sticker overlayed on a golden backdrop. With a commitment to efficient supply chains, Chiquita will distribute…

Historic low volumes for Southern Hemisphere's kiwi harvest

According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However,…

Peruvian fresh ginger exports increased by 11.7% in volume

According to data from the Inform@cción consultancy firm, from May 2022 to April 2023, Peruvian fresh ginger exports increased by +11.7%, totaling 58,100 tons. According to…

Kenyan governor claims mango farmers should continue to invest

According to Makueni governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, mango farmers should continue to invest in agriculture to boost the economy. Kilonzo said the ongoing first national mango…

Kenyan farmers switch from tobacco to avocado farming

The recent global shift towards a more health-conscious way of life has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of fruits and…

Chitosan-based avocado coating might improve shelf life

ACS Food Science & Technology researchers claim a chitosan-based coating can preserve avocados for longer periods. Researchers at the American Chemical Society (ACS) have…

Sales extended for Hass avocados

"Not only there has been an increase in volumes from Peru, but South Africa has also released large quantities of greenskin (green-skinned avocados, Editor's note); all of which means that this year will likely configure a more prolonged sales window for the Hass avocado," says Claudio Scandella, specialized in exotic supplies…

"Egyptian mango industry is recovering after a difficult season"

Egyptian mango production is recovering after a difficult season last year, due, in particular, to weather conditions. Walaa Elhabbal, general manager of Overview Trading Company describes the situation. Walaa said, "We had a difficult season last year, due to the sudden and sharp fluctuations in…

Gapping likely ahead on Mexico and California fig season

Like many other commodities this year, the California fig season will likely see a later start. “We have the first Black Mission fig crop and that typically starts June 5-6. This year though it’s looking more like June 12-15,” says Erik Herman of The Specialty Crop Co. That said, fruit sizing and quality…

India aims to raise dragon fruit cultivation 16-fold in five years

Focusing of the markets in the Gulf, India is to expand the cultivation of dragon fruit more than 16-fold. To help this effort, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare…

Bangladesh mango exports more than doubled to 4,000 tons this year

The Bangladesh Department of Agricultural Extension has set a target of producing about 10,000 tons of exportable mangoes in the country this season. On the other hand, fruit…

Durian sales have entered peak season, and prices of high-quality durians are holding steady

Durians have always been one of the most popular imported fruit categories for Chinese consumers. Demand for durians in China has been surging. After entering May, the durian…

"Kaki still the most popular persimmon variety, but Sharon fruit has won some ground recently"

The new South African Sharon fruit season has begun at Special Fruit. This Belgian importer started working with Sharon fruit several years after the company was founded. "South Africa's crop is wonderful this year, with mainly small sizes," says buyer Lore van Aert. Do not confuse Sharon fruit with…

Agrícola Chapi expands avocado and table grape production

Peruvian export company Agrícola Chapi has received $130m in funding to expand its table-grape and avocado production. The funding, from Canadian private-equity firm Cordiant…

Kenya to send out first pineapple consignment to Israel next month

A first shipment of pineapples from Kenya will leave the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Israel on June 1. According to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi,…

EU invests about GH¢75 mln to reinforce competitiveness of Ghanaian exports

WACOMP is a partnership initiative between the Economic Community  of West African States and the EU. The program is implemented by the UN Industrial Development Organisation in…

Tripura: Queen pineapple and 12 other products get GI tag

Through the initiative of the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), the Tripura Queen pineapple has got a geographical indication tag, along…

Thoothukudi district growers switch to papayas as corn falls victim to armyworms

Many farmers’ in Thoothukudi district are showing keen interest to switch over to papaya from corn. Until about four years ago, corn was popular among the farmers’ as it gave…

Prospect of exporting Tk 2 blns worth of mangoes from Rajshahi region

Exports of mangoes worth around Taka 2 bln from Bangladesh’ Rajshahi region, including its vast Barind tract, during the current season. Both the acreage and the yearly yield…

Expert recommends persimmons to lower cholesterol levels

High cholesterol means someone has have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in his blood. Over time, it can build up leading to blockages and causing the blood…

Vietnam: Fruit and vegetable exports to probably hit 4 billion USD this year

Vietnam exported nearly 1 billion USD worth of fruits and vegetables in Q1, up 8% from a year earlier. According to Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit…

Florida mangos begin harvest by the end of the month

Florida production of mangoes will get underway in the next month or so with that season continuing through August. “It’s a good crop here. Florida is subtropical so mangos, like lychees and other tropicals, the crop depends on how much rain you get, the heat, the cold and more,” says Nick Bernal of…

Wind and cold spells New Zealand avocado shortage

New Zealand avocado growers have been hammered by high winds and cold snaps which mean an avocado shortage on supermarket shelves. Head of domestic avocado sales at fresh…

Kiwifruit industry: Automation will lead to fewer but more skilled workers

New Zealand kiwifruit packhouses are looking to automation to keep up with the amount of fruit being grown. An automated packing line at MPAC meant the packhouse needed 80%…

Trouble ahead if no power to pump diesel to the generators running water pumps, packhouses and cold stores

When you see Kent mangoes in a greengrocer at the moment, priced at R50 (2.38 euro) for a tree-ripened fruit, you are looking at the only mangoes this time of year harvested in South Africa and produced under close to impossible conditions.“I don’t know if we even have six hours of electricity a day,”…

"Our harvest window opens in late March and as such gives us a quite significant break on the Zespri Sun Gold variety"

The Italian Gold variety “Dori” came to Australia 3 years ago and is in the establishment phase in Australia. Production is still modest at 150 tons this year and anticipating 300 tons next season. Volumes will continue to rise quite rapidly over the next few years as plantings already exceed 100ha. Dori…

Global opportunities for Indonesian year-round mangosteen

Citra Tama Jaya Indo was established in 2016. At first, its services were dedicated to the food service industry. Then overseas markets were developed. Stevan Budi Susanto introduces the company's production in Indonesia: "Our mangosteen plantations have an area of ​​3600 hectares. They are located in…

Bangladesh Railway will again run special mango train

For the fourth consecutive time, Bangladesh Railway is going to conduct a ‘special mango train’ on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route via Rajshahi this season. Asim Kumar Talukder,…

Some hurdles blocking Samlot durian exports remain

Intent on exporting their fruits to China in the near future, the Samlot Durian Cluster in Battambang province has been improving its cultivation techniques after meeting with…

Nabarangpur ginger farmers lack support

For a while now, Keralite and Kannada farmers are transporting their ginger to Chennai and Bangalore, earning large amounts of money. Unfortunately, their Odia counterparts…

Minister Mamata Banerjee launches initiative to boost Malda mango export

In Malda, around 350,000 tons of mangoes are produced in a year. As planned by chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the Malda administration is taking initiatives to increase the…

Bangladesh pineapple yield gives hope to farmers

The honey queen variety of pineapple cultivated in the Madhupur Garo area has seen a better yield this year compared to the previous season. The mature, sweet and tasty fruit…

Significant growth of Colombian avocado shipments to the US

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) recently announced a 104 percent increase in total avocado pounds shipped to the U.S. thus far for the 2022-2023 season. This data is provided by the Hass Avocado Board which tracks shipments and sales of Hass avocados from all growing regions. Avocado production and…

Pomegranates flying high under new export brand

Sonlia Marketing’s last export pomegranates for the season are on the water, borne along by their new premium pomegranate brand which has gained firm traction.“Colors is Sonlia Marketing’s brand for our premium class 1 pomegranates,” says Marita Rossouw of Sonlia Marketing, adjunct to South Africa’s…

Mariano Marcos State University tapped for black garlic development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has asked the Ilocos Norte-based Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and Takara Inc. to develop the black garlic industry in the Philippines. MMSU President Shirley Agrupis, JICA Philippines Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema and Takara President…