Lebanese trial with early, grafted Hass looks promising

In southern and northern Lebanon, on plots no higher than 500m above sea level, avocado cultivation is undergoing a remarkable revolution. Annually, that acreage grows by about 200 hectares and yields by around 2,500 tons. Yet, the extraordinary thing is that one man is driving the expansion of this in a…

Record long Thai mangosteen season makes Indonesian exporters wonder

The global mangosteen market is still receiving fruit from Thailand, which is experiencing an unusually extended harvest season. Indonesia’s new crop will be available from October onward. As a result of Thailand’s extended season, fruit prices are currently not stable. "It is very unusual that Thailand…

Ecuador's dragon fruit industry eager to supply more volume to new market of China

The Chinese market’s admission of yellow dragon fruit from Ecuador this year presents the South American country with a great opportunity to boost their exports. Gabriela Vallejo, who calls herself the Tropical Queen and head of sales for Ecuafields, a producer and exporter from Ecuador says: “The…

Scientists claim that garlic breath can be fixed by eating natural yogurt

Garlic lovers will know that, while the pungent ingredient adds a lot of flavor to many otherwise bland dishes, it is also known to cause bad breath. However, scientists at…

A hectic Peruvian organic ginger market

“It’s a crazy season for organic ginger from Peru,” says Nelson Vidaurre with Añawi. Plantings have been significantly reduced across the board compared to the previous year. “Last year may have been very challenging for some growers. As a result, there is a lot less availability this year.” With good…

Rambutan pricing expected to firm up in coming weeks when competition decreases

Rambutan supply from Honduras is into peak production, a period which will last into early November. “We start from Honduras at the end of July or beginning of August and go into February. Typically, the rambutan season starts in May in Mexico and Guatemala and these two countries wrap up around…

Peru’s mango volumes estimated to be substantially lower due to hot weather

Peru’s mango industry will likely see up to 8,500 less export containers in the coming season due to negative effects on flowering from the hot weather caused by El Niño, as well as the after effects of the heavy rains earlier this year caused by cyclone Yaku. Jim Ruiz, CEO of Cultivemos inspecting mango…

Dragon fruit cultivation on the increase in Mexico, Thailand and India

Dragon fruit has recently garnered considerable attention from cultivators in Mexico, Thailand and India, due to the fruit’s economic value and its vast health benefits that…

Research looks into innovative methods to genetically improve passion fruit

Scientists from Embrapa Mandioca e Fruticultura have developed two innovative methods to enhance the characterization of passion fruit genetic resources. One of them uses…

Vietnamese Jan-Sep fruit and vegetable exports at historical high

According to data from Vinafruit, the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetable Association, exports in the first three quarters of 2023 are worth an estimated US$4.1 billion, 24% more…

First Western Australian commercial avocado shipment arrives in Thailand

More than eight tons of Hass avocados from Australia’s South West region have now been airfreighted to Bangkok, ready to be distributed to retailers, hotels and restaurants.…

Cambodian longan exports to China amount to 8,118 tons

According to the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, exports of fresh Cambodian longans to China reached 8,118 tons in the first eight months of 2023.…

Lower supply of mango anticipated from Peru and Ecuador

Mango production is just starting to transition growing regions. Mexico: Gary Clevenger of Freska Produce says it’s just finishing up with product out of Mexico and it should have supply from there through next week most likely. “If it doesn’t rain too much in the Los Mochis region where the final…

Zespri’s final shipments of the 2023 season depart

Zespri’s last charter vessel of the 2023 kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga. Around 782 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit and 3,621 tonnes of Zespri Green Kiwifruit are onboard the Discovery Bay, which is expected to reach Tokyo in early October before sailing on to Kobe, Japan and then…

“We are here to build relationships and over time to strengthen those relations, which is fundamental to our culture"

Te Awanui Huka Pak is an indigenous Maori company based in Tauranga, New Zealand owned by 16 Maori businesses the company’s shareholders are mainly kiwifruit growers predominantly supplying grower and post-harvest company Seeka. The company is also involved in growing avocados. “We provide a significant…

Saint Lucia ships fresh produce to the Caribbean, Barbados and Dubai

'Export Saint Lucia' is a governmental agency, responsible for export promotion, international marketing and trade facilitation. A spokesperson from the agency has announced…

Looking into innovative methods to enhance genetic improvement of passion fruit

Scientists from Embrapa Mandioca e Fruticultura (BA) developed two innovative methods to enhance the characteristics of passion fruit genetic resources. One of them uses…

"Despite this season's extreme weather in Italy, prickly pear supply is stable, with only a slight dip this week"

Italy has been battered by extreme weather over the past year. However, prickly pear supplies stayed relatively stable this summer despite the heat and heavy rainfall. "Though, since last week, we've had very few available. This week, there's a slight gap in the supply, but we should get sufficient…

Kenyan exports to Netherlands doubled over the past 10 years

Kenyan exports to the Netherlands have more than doubled over the past 10 years to stand at Sh70 billion in 2022. Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, Maarten Brouwer, indicates that…

"We expect good kaki sales, considering that there won't be much supply"

The Rojo Brillante kaki campaign is already starting in Spain, where the harvest is expected to be significantly lower than the first forecasts due to the impact of adverse weather and pests. Kaki, along with citrus fruits, is expected to replace stone fruit in supermarkets. "The first harvest estimates indicated…

South Africa's papino shortage improving

Papino prices, very high for months, have been coming down over the past two weeks. “Where I used to get seven or eight pallets of papinos every week, now I’ve been receiving three-quarters of a pallet per week,” a municipal market agent says. “Papino production has been a big problem and it’s been in…

"Participating at Fruit Attraction for the first time will set the tone to continue participating in international fairs"

The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters of Costa Rica (CANAPEP) will participate in the Fruit Attraction Fair from October 3 to 5, 2023. "We'll share what CANAPEP and its affiliates have done during these 20 years, which has helped Costa Rica become the world's leading producer and…

Mangos and dragon fruit in the spotlight in Anaheim

dVida Company based in Houston, Texas exports and imports fresh, frozen, dehydrated tropical fruits and vegetables from Ecuador. The company's founders are Ecuadorian families dedicated to agribusiness and have more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry. “The vast distinction of…

India witnesses avocado boom, creating great opportunities for Kenyan growers

Kenya’s deputy high commissioner to India, Irene Olio, recently commented on the nation’s avocado exports: “The first shipment has just arrived at Mumbai port. And there are…

Good early start to Israel’s 2023/24 avocado season to Europe

Israel’s avocado industry, that has just started the 2023/24 harvest season, is seeing good early demand from European markets for the Greenskin variety. “The Greenskin season just started. Demand in the EU is good for now, but we expect a challenging season going forward into the main season,” says…

Hawaiian papaya sector has recovered significantly in 2023

This year is shaping up quite well for Hawaii papaya growers; demand for the only American-grown papaya is increasing among mainland tropical fruit consumers. Growers have…

"Some elements in the Civil Guard and Attorney General's Office of Michoacán are extorting avocado transporters"

According to Ruben Baltazar, spokesman for transporters of the avocado municipality of Uruapan, the sector is being extorted by some elements in the Civil Guard and the…

First large scale shipments of Australian avocados to India will likely be sent in January 2024

In March this year the Australian and Indian governments finalised the agreement for market access for Australian Hass avocados to the Indian market. Australian avocado grower and exporter The Avolution has been involved in the process right from the start and was one of the three companies to send trial…

“We predict a significant increase in the pitahaya production in Spain”

Pitahaya cultivation is expanding in various areas of Spain and its supply is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. The Valencian company Alta Native, specialized in the production and marketing of Asian fruits and vegetables, decided to bet on it four years ago, perceiving it as a good…

“We are currently at the peak of the cherimoya production campaign”

The harvest of this year's cherimoya campaign started about three weeks ago in the province of Granada, with some advance compared to previous years due to the heat. "Normally, the peak in the production is reached at the end of September/beginning of October, but we are already there. And since this is…

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Egypt reclaims largest mango exporter status to Saudi Arabia in 2022

According to EastFruit, Egypt has set a new record for mango exports to Saudi Arabia in 2022, reclaiming its status as the largest supplier in this market that it had lost the previous year. Furthermore, mango exports in this direction have also remained at record levels in the first half of this year. In 2022,…

Cambodian growers urged to gear up to export coconuts to China

The General Directorate of Agriculture (GDA) has informed fragrant coconut farmers, communities and processing factories that China is prepared to import their produce. It…

BAR introduces new jackfruit, which does not require glue for grafting

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has introduced an innovative jackfruit variety named BARI-6. This does not require glue for grafting. The National Seed Board…

Is regenerative organic agriculture the new trend?

Farming beyond sustainable, that is how regenerative organic agriculture is described. It is a collection of practices that focus on regenerating soil health and the full farm ecosystem that have been devastated by growing food through industrial methods, according to the Regenerative Organic Alliance.…

El Niño's heat is causing a drop in mango production in Ancash

Wilfredo la Torre walks through his mango field in the Moro district and finds it hard to find any flower buds amidst the thousands of plants he has in his small estate. The…

Great cultivation techniques helped Carlópolis become the National Guava Capital

Carlópolis, in the Northern Pioneer Region, is the ‘National Guava Capital’. It is a recognition not only of the quantity of fruit produced in the municipality, but also of…

Tabaporã invests in acerola and passion fruit cultivation

The municipality of Vale do Arinos, Tabaporã, has been emerging in fruit growing. Ovídio Neto, Secretary of Economic Development for the municipality of Tabaporã, has a clear…

Australian consumer might witness shorter supply of mangoes

Bowen mangoes will not be abundant on Australian supermarket shelves this summer due to a warmer-than-average winter. However, there are alternatives. Last season, it was the…

Sri Lanka to produce pomegranates to save on foreign exchange

Currently, Sri Lanka imports pomegranate from countries like India. However, Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture has found that two varieties of pomegranates can be…

Avocados From Mexico launches PLU stickers

Avocados From Mexico, based in Irving, Texas, recently shared that it broke another record in its 2022-2023 fiscal year, importing 2.48 billion pounds of avocados. In part,…

Catimon mango might offer bright prospects for Rajshahi farmers

The 'Catimon' is a mango variety of Thailand, producing fruit round the year in the region, including its vast Barind tract. Experts said the tree of exotic variety contains…

Kiwi's FDA recognition boosts demand in a thriving food and beverage industry

The kiwi market is projected to achieve a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recognized kiwifruit as low-fat, saturated…

China allows import of avocados from Venezuela and coconuts from Cambodia

Chinese customs have agreed to grant the imports of fresh coconuts from Cambodia and fresh avocados from Venezuela. The moves followed the visits of Cambodian and Venezuelan…

Australian authority suspends use of post-harvest avocado and mango insecticide

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has suspended the use of some insecticides to treat avocados and mangoes post-harvest. It has suspended…

Malaysian MD2 pineapples shipped to Osaka

According to the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB), the MD2 pineapple variety is now being exported to Osaka, Japan. MPIB chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said a…

"The Chinese market is more important for the future growth of the South African avocado industry”

South Africa now has access to export fresh avocados to China, all that remains to be done is make sure the industry has everything in place, such as the registration of farms and packhouses and that the fumigation process is in order. “The South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural…

Monsoon hits fruit growers hard in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh

An intense monsoon has caused considerable damage to the horticulture sector in Kullu district this year, with fruit growers of the district suffering huge losses. Apple crops…

FreshPlaza special on Avocados

This month FreshPlaza will focus on Avocados Once said to be the green gold of the produce industry, avocados are now seeing a surplus in many markets around the world. A few countries have just gained access into new markets, how will this affect trade? Are you a grower or importer of avocados then let us know what you think…

First consignment of Kenyan avocados leaves for India

After the governments of Kenya and India struck a deal, Kenyan avocado famers can sell their produce in India. The first consignment of Kenyan avocados was shipped off to…

‘Malaysian jackfruit exports can reach RM22 million’

According to Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin, the export value of Malaysian jackfruit could reach RM22.1 million by 2025: “Malaysia’s jackfruit…

Vietnam hopes to create opening for fruit exports to Italy

Vietnam holds huge potential to bolster exports of its tropical fruits to Italy. This week, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung met with President of Marco Salvi and…

The Dominican Republic can now export green coconuts to the US market

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic announced that the country will be able to export green coconuts to the United States after the United States Department…

"Demand for durians is experiencing a 400% year-on-year increase, driven solely by a fad in China"

The HSBC confirmed it this week, "Contrary to global trends, demand for durian is experiencing a 400% year-on-year increase, driven solely by a fad in China." There is a real…

Exotics market challenges and solutions addressed at Global Tropicals Congress

Climate change, inflation, and the social sentiment regarding importing exotics - the global export sector faces many challenges. Not all were solved last week during the Global Tropicals Congress in The Hague, but solutions were provided. Some 200 participants from 23 countries attended this new…

Western Australian avocados gain access to market Thailand

A verification shipment of Hass avocados has been successfully shipped to Thailand by Western Australian avocado growers. These growers can provide a strong supply of…

Egypt signs MoU with China to increase mango exports

According to a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, its officials have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China to open this huge market…

Dragonfruit, bananas and piquanté peppers complement Swazi sugarcane farm

“Dragonfruit has been doing phenomenally here in Eswatini,” says Jan Botha, managing director of Nisela Farms, born and bred in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) like everyone on the Nsoko-based farming enterprise. “We have high hopes for the crop and we’re expanding by 2ha a year. Last year we were Global…

Vietnamese durian exports reach new highs

Durians have become a hot topic at many meetings and discussions as the fruit has joined group of Vietnamese products that bring more than $1 billion in export turnover a…

Prices of Mekong Delta’s Hoa Loc mango have doubled

Selling prices of the Mekong Delta’s Hoa Loc mango are double those of two months ago, mainly due to the off-season and low yield. At traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City,…

Fruit and vegetable exports Vietnam set for a record $5 billion this year

Fruit and vegetable exports are poised for a record revenue of US$5 billion this year, driven by favorable conditions from the beginning of this year. Statistics of the…

Latest data shows strong gains in Queensland’s agricultural exports

Queensland’s agriculture sector delivered a surge in exports to record a record high of $12.51 billion for the last financial year. Data released by the Australian Bureau of…

Mango board announces Mango Retailer of the Year

The National Mango Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Weis Markets has been selected as the Mango Retailer of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates Weis…

Pricing coming down on dragon fruit

Supplies of white-fleshed dragon fruit have increased as the season gets underway in Ecuador. “This year, it’s a little earlier but not by much and there are definitely increased supplies compared to last year,” says Alan Goldberg of A&B Tropical Produce. “There’s been just a general increase in dragon…

"Some importers still want Spanish mangoes this year, despite their high price"

The low supply of Spanish mangoes has pushed their prices up this year, so the difference with the overseas production is much higher. Malaga and Granada, which account for most of Spain's subtropical production, are being hard hit by drought. This is the main reason why the mango and avocado production…

Philippine mangoes arrive in Australia

Fresh mangoes from the Philippines have been shipped to Australia for the first time in about 20 years. Although these imports clash with Australia's mango harvest, they…

Mexico expects to export a record volume of avocados in 2023

The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM) has achieved record sales of avocados for export to the US so far in 2023. According to Alvaro…

Nigerian ginger exports reach N10 billion

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s revenue from ginger exports increased by 17 percent to hit N10 billion (€12 mln) in the second quarter of 2023.…

"Tight mango availability means the large sizes sell well, too"

This mango season is characterized by lower availability. "The Spanish Osteen season, with lower volumes than other years, is almost over. These mangoes should be on the market for another two weeks," says Bert Westera of Sweet Fruits' Dutch sales office. "The trees in our Brazilian orchards are also producing…

"We are about finished with the Osteen mango at a time we'd normally have full warehouses"

Granada's mango and avocado harvests haven't been as affected by the drought as Malaga's harvests, so the decrease in volumes is milder. The mango campaign is much more advanced than usual at this time and with high prices. The avocado campaign will begin between weeks 38 and 39 with the smooth…

“Asian market holds great potential to grow avocado volumes from Americas”

The Asian markets hold great potential to grow avocado volumes supplied from the Americas says Tommy Padilla, senior director of international sales for U.S. based Calavo avocado growers. “Avocados are fairly new to Asia. We’re here to show our product, to talk about the handling of it and just to…

Late Lebanese grape varieties for an empty European market

Saudi Arabia placed an embargo on Lebanese agricultural product imports in 2021. Since then, Agrotica's 45,000 peach trees have become virtually worthless. "In two months, I'll uproot and replace them with grape vines," begins Mehydin Kazoun, manager of the cultivation and export company in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. Mehydin sees no sales opportunities for that stone fruit. "W…

Green coconut prices up fourfold in Barisal

Traders say prices of green coconut have jumped fourfold since the past month. For this, they blame the interference of middlemen and the lack of preservation and marketing…

Filipino Hass avocados approved for export to South Korea

Earlier, Freshplaza reported how South Korea would delete tariffs on bananas and pineapples from the Philippines. Now, the Korean government has also approved imports of…

New passion fruit three-pack introduced

Frieda's Branded Produce is delighted to announce its new Passion Fruit three-pack, offering consumers a convenient and affordable way to enjoy this trendy fruit. "The packs are perfect for on-the-go snacking or adding to smoothies, yogurt and other dishes," the company states. Passion Fruit continues to…

“We doubled our avocado volume from Peru to South Korea”

The avocado and mandarin producer and exporters Fruit Farm from Peru, have their sight set on growing more in Asian markets. According to Victor Quillay, marketing director of Fruit Farm, their more than 15 years of experience in these markets are paying off. Victor Quillay, marketing director of Fruit…

Ginger price high at Bangladeshi local markets as China stops export

According to Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, as China has stopped export of the spices, the price of ginger has increased exorbitantly at the local market. China is…

“We prepared our team and equipment for the hot weather in order to avoid negative result”

The pomegranate production for Islek Group is steadily increasing year on year. Last year, the company expected an increase of about 15 per cent. Mehmet Mutlu, export assistant for Turkish fresh produce exporter Islek Group, thinks that their pomegranate production will increase even more this current…

The market is increasingly interested in jujubes

The jujube season is about to start at Fellini Patrizio. The company boasts professional orchards featuring different varieties. "Production is about to peak in our orchards, and they are reaching their full potential," explains sales manager Andrea Pignato. Andrea Pignato in a Fellini Patrizio jujube…

More fresh pomegranates have been imported into the Amur Region from China

The first week of September saw the delivery of approximately 420 tons of fruits and vegetables from China to the Amur Region through the Kani-Kurgan border checkpoint. All…

"High-quality seeds are the key to the healthy development of Qinmi No.9"

"Qinmi No. 9" golden passion fruit quickly attracted attention after being launched on the market due to its high sweetness and good taste, and the planting area increased significantly. "Qinmi No. 9" golden passion fruit is a product jointly bred by Guangxi Qinci Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. and…

Egyptian ‘Wonderful’ pomegranates will be harvested in two weeks

There’ll be a difference between the first and second generation of Egyptian pomegranate fruits this season, says May Salem of Egyptian grape and pomegranate exporter FinBi for Land Reclamation and Agriculture Development. This mostly has to do with the weather. “The Egyptian weather in the past two…

Signify turns to in-house Piña coladas?

Just kidding, but Jarno Mooren, the Plant Specialist, and the research team at Signify have been busy experimenting, and it shows. "When I brought a small pineapple shoot from my personal collection to our GrowWise research center a few years back, I didn't believe it would ever bear fruit. Growing up in…

Vietnamese durian trade suffers as farmers seek higher prices

Vietnamese traders are accusing farmers of not honoring deals with them to sell their durians, seeking to sell the produce to others for higher prices instead. For instance,…

Some Vietnamese fruit shipments temporarily suspended due to contamination

The Vietnamese Plant Protection Department has instructed certain areas to temporarily halt the export of specific fruits, following the discovery of contamination objects in…

Beserah durians gain popularity in Malaysia

The Beserah durian has custard-like, creamy and golden flesh with bittersweet flavors. It has been gaining popularity in Malaysia over the past few years, with many comparing…

Ecuadorian mango volume significantly impacted by El Niño

The upcoming 2023 mango season is not looking promising at all for Ecuadorian growers as they might be facing a 65 - 75 percent overall volume reduction due to the “El Niño” climatic phenomenon. Ecuadorian mango season usually starts with yellow varieties around mid to late September followed by Tommy…

Avocados Australia welcomes Aldi's exclusive stocking of their avocados

Avocados Australia has welcomed the news that Aldi has become the first Australian supermarket to exclusively range 100% Australian Avocados in all of their 586 stores ahead…

“We are working to increase volumes and establish a reputation for quality in the US market"

The Colombia Avocado Board is starting a new stage with the incorporation of Dr. Manuel Michel as its new CEO.In his new role, Michel has set himself three goals. "The main…

Perseverance in avocados will pay off

A decision to move back to her hometown and plant avocados four years ago has seen Te Puke’s Libby McKenzie go on a big growth journey, and as Carly Gibbs discovers, it’s been…

Brazilians ensure year-round guava production

A producer from Jundiaí, in the state São Paulo, uses a technique capable of guaranteeing guava production practically all year round. Using the espalier training system,…

"Spanish persimmons much better than last season, but mandarins are smaller, due to heat"

The Spanish persimmon season is about to begin at Sanllo. This trading and cultivation company specializes in citrus and exports its products worldwide. However, for several years, it has been increasingly looking toward the Belgian and Dutch markets. "The last persimmon season was dismal, so we expect a…

Prices of pineapples are up considerably

In the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania, pineapple prices have almost gone up twice as off-season supply is low compared to demand. The fruit season is between October and…

"Even during the rather quiet summer vacations, demand continues"

According to Klaus Burger, demand for avocados has been consistent throughout the year. "Even during the rather quiet summer vacations, demand has continued. However, our customer base has also expanded, as some customers from our competitors now buy avocados from us. This is due in no small part to the…

Zero-plastic packaging for avocados unveiled

Westfalia Fruit USA recently launched a 100 percent plastic-free bagged avocado program in the United States, alongside a one-of-a-kind partnership with CIRT (Can I Recycle…

Centrefarm harvests 21 tons of garlic in Northern Territory

An Aboriginal community has harvested 21 tons of garlic in central Australia. Centrefarm, a horticulture farm near Ali Curung, employs and trains Indigenous people. Alyawarr…

Van Geest International exclusive representative of Santa Margarita range in UK market

From now on, Van Geest International (VGI) will sell the entire Santa Margarita range in the United Kingdom. That includes the exotic fruits and vegetables Satori Holland imports mainly from South America. "We're great at importing exotic products. But, we found that, given the current developments, selling to the UK no longer fits within our company's core business. With al…

Aussies celebrate papaya week

Australians celebrate Papaya Week from 11-17 September says Candy MacLaughlin, general manager of producer Skybury. They are introducing the exotic fruit to local cafes, restaurants and the general public about the benefits inherent in the widely-grown red papaya. “Our idea is to do a pilot program locally here in Tropical North…

Vietnam completes export procedures to ship durians to India

The Plant Protection Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is completing procedures to facilitate the export of Vietnamese durian to India,…

South Korea to delete tariffs on bananas and pineapples from the Philippines

After the signing of a free trade agreement, the Filipino Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the tariffs on the country’s banana and processed pineapple exports to…

São Francisco Valley grape and mango exports expected to grow 25%

According to estimates made by the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the São Francisco Valley (Valexport), exports of table grapes and mangoes from…

Malaysian jackfruit finds its way to China

According to Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin, Malaysian jackfruit will be shipped to China after 20 years of negotiations. The Deputy Minister…

Onions, garlic and more imported from Afghanistan through ICP at Attari-Wagah border

Onions and garlic are being imported this season from Afghanistan through the Integrated Check-Post (ICP) at the Attari-Wagah border after a few years and not only that the…

Dole gathers high-quality fruits and vegetables in Asia to appear at the Asia Fruit Logistica

On September 6, 2023, the 16th Asia Fruit Logistica returned to AsiaExpo in Hong Kong. This exhibition brings together leading global fruit and vegetable companies to present to the world the value chain of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. More than 700 exhibitors from 43 countries and regions…

China’s durian demand lifts global sales by 400%,

China’s appetite for durian has increased global demand for the uniquely pungent tropical fruit by 400 per cent, with Southeast Asian exporters looking to a regional trade…

Iran able to export kiwi to India again?

After a long period of kiwifruit from Iran being banned in India, it seems new protocols will be put in place. This means Iranian kiwifruit could soon be exported to India once again, which would have an impact on the Italian and Greek export of kiwifruit to this region. Although there has been no…

Peruvian avocado exports will reach $1 billion this year

According to data from Inform@ccion, from January 1 to August 28, 2023, Peruvian avocado exports increased by 8.82%, totaling 572,580,320 kilos. The president of the…

The World Avocado Organization triples its support to the retail sector

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) has ended its 30th collaboration with distributors, establishing agreements with renowned supermarkets in 12 countries, and more than…

Philippines reboots fresh mango exports to Australia

The Philippines has restarted exports of fresh mangoes to Australia. Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban from the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry said the…

“Lower volumes from competition will increase interest in Turkish pomegranates”

The kick-off for the Turkish pomegranate season has been positive, says Beyazit Afiyon, sales manager for Turkish produce exporter Everfresh Tarım: “The pomegranate season has started well in Turkey. Although it is harvested early, its quality is quite good. It has features acceptable to European…

Thorn pear harvest is getting started in Guizhou province

As the region enters its two-month harvest season, growers in the Shuicheng district of Liupanshui, Guizhou province, are are harvesting thorn pears. To produce high quality…

Off-season yellow kiwi from South Africa receives good response in Europe

The Jingold kiwi sales season in the southern hemisphere is coming to an end. In recent years, the Italian company has invested in growing kiwifruit in the southern hemisphere. The goal is to increase supply and have a year-round presence on international markets. "The end of summer was characterized by reduced…

Moroccan avocado coming soon

The first containers of Moroccan avocados will soon be arriving on the market, announces Mehdi Benchekroun, Moroccan exporter of fresh produce and CEO of DMB & Co. "It's a matter of a few days before the fruit reaches the right fat level. The first harvests in the Loukkous region are expected next week, and the campaign kicks…

"Quality-wise, Italy's grapes are clearly in the lead through the regions of Sicily and Puglia alone"

As the stone fruit season is slowly drawing to a close, gradually giving way to the grape season, this also affects organic wholesaler Roy's Naturkost at the Nuremberg wholesale market. We spoke to Managing Director Roy Zylka about other products as well, such as his regional range of vegetables and…

Imports of onions and garlic increases in India

Imports of onions and garlic have increased in FY 2022-23. However, higher import dependency increases the price of such essentials in the country when instability erupted in…

Increasing supply of Mamey Sapote on the way

Supplies of Mamey Sapote out of Florida are just starting to come into volume. Dennis Sever of Exotic Growers says that the exotic item is in production year-round with a few gap periods--one in February and a second in April. Peak production right now will go until November. There are two varieties Exotic…

"Turkey enters Europe with great force in September, but in terms of flavor, Spanish figs have no rival"

In Extremadura, Spain's fig producing region par excellence, with 55.5% of the country's total production, volumes have increased considerably in the current season, even reaching "historic" figures, according to Francisco Balas, of Higos Fiki. "In 2022, the heat at the beginning of summer caused the…

"We are facing the most complex campaign in the history of Spanish mangoes"

It is important to emphasize that while the mango supply has been sharply reduced this year, the quality of Spanish mangoes "is exceptional," says Juan Miguel, of Tropicsur. "Probably even better than in previous years, although Spanish mangoes are always of superior quality, which is why they are so…

Quality avocados in demand after challenging quality from South America

After having received avocados from South America of more challenging quality, Seeka CEO Michael Franks states that New Zealand avocados are ready to jump in. Franks is pleased with the fruit quality of their avocados this year: “The avocado season for New Zealand fruit has a challenging outlook this…

Oman Ministry initiates mango farming through ambitious project

Oman is increasing its focus on sustainable farming of mangoes locally. The Ministry of Agricultural Wealth, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has initiated a RO1.25 mln…

Indian mango exports from Kempegowda International Airport up 124% YoY

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has seen a remarkable surge in mango exports with a whopping 124% growth this year over that of the previous year. The top five…

New 100 percent plastic-free avocado bag launched

Villita Avocados has debuted a new bag for retailers seeking to make their produce departments more sustainable. With a label made of paper film and netting composed of cellulose fiber yarn from Forest Stewardship Council-certified eucalyptus wood, the bag is 100 percent plastic-free. The netting is TÜV…

Higher pricing on Costa Rican pineapples

Supply of pineapples continues to be on the shorter side. “The industry in Costa Rica is currently looking at lower yields,” says Sofia Acon of Kapi Kapi Growers. “This is due to multiple factors including adverse weather conditions and higher costs of supplies, which caused a drop in production that…

Taif farmers interested in South American pepino fruit cultivation

Farmers in Taif, in western Saudi Arabia, are aiming looking at investing in the cultivation of a fruit native to South America. Growers in the governorate have been turning…

"Nice Hoogstraten kiwiberry crop, but most people still don't know this product"

This week, the new Belgian kiwiberry season began at Coöperatie Hoogstraten. After last year's very short season, things are looking much better for the Hoogstraten kiwiberries this season. "This summer's weather was perfect for the kiwiberries. Last year, we had a harvest of about five tons; now yields…

Accreditation of Pakistani HWT plants suspended for exporting untreated mangoes to Iran

Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection (DPP), a division of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MoFS&R), has taken the step of suspending accreditation for…

Three varieties of Malda mangoes get GI certificates

Growers of three varieties of Malda mangoes that have welcomed the award of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2008. The GI certificates were handed over on Tuesday. In the…

Vietnam yet to receive UK warning on dragon fruit exports

According to deputy director Ngo Xuan Nam, the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (Vietnam SPS Office) has not yet received a food…

Taiwan's agricultural losses from Typhoon Haikui cross NT$250-million line

According to preliminary figures from the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), agricultural losses from Typhoon Haikui reached an estimated NT$258 million (US$8.09 million) and may…