Cecilia Taboada, from Blasco Fruit:
Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables
Thailand's fruit season ends on a high
First Vietnamese passion fruit shipped to Australia
First batch of Vietnamese passion fruit exported to Australia
Antalya to become a brand in tropical fruit production
Fresh and processed Sicilian passion fruit
Donated Kiwifruit provides nutritional boost for New Zealanders in need
Custom cold chain solutions for avocado freshness at Territorio Aguacate 2024
Thanasis Eythymiou, Pyrgetos Kiwi:
"There are fewer kiwis of caliber bigger than 30 this season"
Naturland producer Ingo Ehrenfeld on the kiwi berry season:
"Thanks to the ULO storage, we will probably be able to supply until mid-November"
AVA-ASAJA
Hail damaged 1,500 hectares of kaki and citrus fruit at the beginning of the season
Avocado sales surge in Myanmar with Shan State leading production
Pérola's acerola farmers seek geographical indication for enhanced recognition
Peruvian avocado season closes the year with positive results
The environmental life cycle assessment of Australian avocados
Indian pomegranate season has kicked off
"Pomegranate export volumes can significantly increase by 20 to 25 per cent”
Vietnamese coconut exports to China surge, eyeing $250 million in sales
Strong presence of PSA in Chile's kiwi this season
Arturo Medina Castro, General Manager of ProHass (Peru):
"Peru is now the world's second largest exporter of Hass avocados"
NLC boosts Pakistan's agricultural exports to Central Asia and beyond
Álvaro and Juan M. González, of Tropicsur:
"The Valencian Community has great potential to give a significant boost to the Spanish subtropical industry"
Later start to Northern Territory mango season but production is ramping up
Antreas Litras, owner of Litras Fresh:
"This is the first time in 40 years with such a low fig crop"
"Almost 20 per cent of our kiwi plant production is yellow and red varieties"
Determining the authenticity of the Antigua Black pineapple
Dion van Vliet, Yex:
"Significantly less passion fruit from Colombia this year"
Texas park faces prickly pear cacti vandalism
New director of business development for Calavo Growers
Australia's avocado industry eyes expansion into China
Mango King title with $32,000 bid at Brisbane charity auction
Dragon fruit sees peak popularity in transitional fruit season
New 4-count mango product to be unveiled
"In Brazil, the demand for kiwis has increased"
Growing global interest in pomegranates: a new opportunity for Azerbaijan
Goldenberry cultivation in Minas Gerais: a potential yet challenging market
Philippine agriculture seeks new export agreements
Pomegranate harvest ongoing in Turkmenistan's Makhumkuli
Kaki Ribera del Xúquer PDO starts the season by refreshing its Persimon brand to increase sales
Harvest for Turkish pomegranates has begun
New AVO360 program launched
Fair trade USA offers solutions for avocado sector in Mexico
China's pitahaya imports decline
Morocco expects to harvest more than 90,000 tons of avocados this season
Philippines aims to export durian to New Zealand amidst broader bilateral talks
Ready to export soon
Good and early start for Italian Divino persimmons
Bringing tropical fruit buyers closer to the farm at global produce show
Eurosemillas
Luna: the first avocado to "get out of Hass' comfort zone"
Greenhouse grown bell peppers from Colombia take volatility out of the market
Mexico deploys troops to protect lime growers in Michoacan
Pricing expected to ease on Fairtrade avocados
Garlic, ginger, stringless sugar snap peas, and Empress lychee
Global produce sourcing company offers customized solutions
New papaya namesake label pays tribute to founder
Malaysia plans to boost durian exports to China by integrating management of key fruit commodities
Singapore durian sellers accused of mislabeling variants and origins, sparking concerns over authenticity
India's mango export sector expanding global reach to the USA, Australia, and beyond
Westfalia fruit delivers first shipment of avocados from South Africa to China
New robot avocado line adds automation to avocado processing
Avocado tourism flourishes in South Africa
Dimitrios Kremenopoulos on the first two business years of Nutri Frucht GmbH:
"We were able to offer good quality Greek kiwis well into June"
New avocado and mango handling, sorting, and ripening plant in Pedreguer
Tropicsur joins forces with a leading avocado producer in the Valencian Community
Peru achieves a new avocado export record
New Zealand's Iwi trust orchards welcome Samoan RSE workers in cultural ceremony
Greater supply of avocados from Mexico expected this fall
Rubyglow pineapple coming to Europe in early 2025
Mangoes lead in Egyptian fruit exports
Shift in durian market: Singapore sees rise in Thai durians amid Malaysian shortage
Thai mangosteen exports see record growth
Anthony Serafino with EXP. Group
“Europe is a cornucopia of opportunity”
Cadmium levels raise concerns for Thai durian exports to China
Malaysia extends trademark protection for Musang King durian
KiwiBrothers ready to entertain at IFPA Global Show
South Africa breaks into Chinese avocado market, joining Kenya and Tanzania in agricultural export milestone
Fuyu persimmons nicely complement North Carolina sweet potatoes during challenging growing season
Zespri begins pre-commercial red kiwifruit trial in Europe
Ecuadorian avocado exports increased by 216% in volume
Extreme weather conditions in Colombia significantly reduce physalis production
"After the pandemic, there has been a growing interest in physalis and passion fruit consumption"
Mathias Trumper, Giallo Royal:
"Spain is one of the great allies in ensuring kumquat is on the shelves all year round in Scandinavia".
Ezequiel Martinez, CEO of EXAJO
"The Argentinian garlic season will be challenging due to strong competition and rising logistics costs"
Sarwat Radwan from AKL Exofresh GmbH:
"It's difficult to win new customers for fresh dates"
Enrico Bucchi - Alegra Italy: "Persimmon campaign now underway"
A revival of interest in the traditional Loto di Romagna persimmon
Banken Champignons:
“More and more people are discovering exotic mushrooms”
Papaya supply from Mexico tight
Papaya's role in Cuban cuisine
Iloilo leads in fruit production in Western Visayas Q2 2024
Jaime de la Peña, General Manager of Itaben ExpoPeru SAC:
"We expect a 70% increase in mango exports this season"
Andrés Riaño, General Manager, ISASHII (Colombia)
"Despite logistical challenges, Colombian passion fruit and physalis exports to Europe are consolidating"
FME:
“With wild mushrooms, you must be sharp with your supply”
Lychee pollination and biosecurity efforts in Australia
Vietnam seeks to widen agricultural product access in China
Early harvest for Moroccan Mejhoul dates
Emma de Premonville, Top Alliance
"Demand is rising for Red Label Lautrec pink garlic"
$17.4 million methamphetamine seizure at Pharr International Bridge
Typhoon impacts on agriculture in Vietnam's north
Brokaw Nurseries to present its new corporate identity at Fruit Attraction
"In the near future we will offer avocado rootstocks adapted to new soil and edaphoclimatic conditions"
Atemoya's journey from crossbreeding to market shelves in Brazil
Bill for banana industry revitalization in the Philippines
Sinaloa's coconut production continues to plummet
Anna Livingston - New Zealand Avocado
"Fortunately we have not experienced adverse weather conditions, so growers are optimistic for the current season,"
Vietnamese dragon fruit finds favor in the Indian market
Vietnam and Australia open doors to passion fruit and plum trade
Ben Tre prepares for coconut exports to China
Durian prices drop up to 30% in Vietnam
Breadfruit exportation thrives in Saint Lucia
"We will start with the Wonderful variety In 10 days' time"
It’s a wonderful time for pomegranates and arils
Genuine Coconut to bring its ready-to-cook jackfruit to Fruit Attraction
"If you don't know jackfruit yet, you can try it in Madrid"
Advancing avocado production through strategic thinning in Western Australia
Madhupur pineapples in Bangladesh recognized as GI product
DMS Progrowers Limited
Purpose-built avocado packhouse upgrade has helped significantly increase production capacity for NZ company
Dillen Langenberg, Tovano:
"Strong demand for first arrivals of dried Turkish figs despite high prices"
Rob Machado’s avocado-inspired surfboard: the Machadocado
High markups prevent Russia from increasing fruit imports from Syria and Egypt
US shifts avocado inspection to Mexico, raising concerns
Vélez-Málaga tackles mango and avocado theft with new inspection strategy
Annual harvest tour looks at strong Medjool date crop
Expanding litchi cultivation in Bihar
Uzbekistan: fig yield reaches 80 kilograms per bush
Improved conditions for Ukraine’s garlic business
Malaysia and Vietnam challenge Thailand in China's durian market
Restrictions and drought impact Mexican mango exports to the US
Antonio Fernando Prados, manager of Axarquía Tropical: "Sales are slow because of the high prices"
"The drop in the mango production is not as severe as last year's and not as drastic as expected"
Alessandro Zampagna: "Our goal is to reach 2000 hectares in a few years"
Dorì kiwi, commercialisation set to launch in ten days
Thai durian exports to China under scrutiny over cadmium contamination
Pascual Prats, President of the Spanish Kaki Association:
"Pests such as the 'cotonet' are going to pose a major threat to kakis this year"
Advancing Fiji's avocado sector through international collaboration
Funghi Funghi:
“Truffles are becoming increasingly popular”
New mango varieties introduced by Uttar Pradesh institute
Optimistic outlook for 2025 California avocado season
