Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables
Taiwan supports Taitung pineapple sugar apple exports with subsidies
Morocco surpasses Kenya in African avocado exports in 2025
Colombia and Netherlands strengthen avocado trade cooperation
84% of the 2026 quota for Egyptian date exports to Türkiye already exhausted
“Longan complements our soapberry offering and enables year-round supply in this category”
Avocado postharvest shipment results presented in Berlin
India rejuvenates Cochin ginger for export
São Paulo mango volumes up despite disease pressure
"Tanzania remains the preferred and most significant source for avocados"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. asparagus prices rise on Peruvian imports
Germán Vergara, ProChile:
"German customers prioritize long-term relationships and trust"
Peak season for Red Beauty mandarin slowing down, Yellow Beauty filling the gap
Henk van der Meij, Hars & Hagebauer:
“Mango market inimitable, uncontrollable, and unpredictable”
ASOPROA and AVA-ASAJA urge producers not to harvest Lamb Hass avocados prematurely
Andhra Pradesh mango outlook positive following flowering
NZ kiwifruit forecast exceeds 200 million trays after storms
Malaysia urges durian geographical indication registration
Florida freeze threatens winter vegetable and citrus supplies
Ali Elkouz, Jordanian dates grower
"We sold our entire stock before Ramadan"
Biofach is a key event for operators specializing in organic products, such as Toñifruit
"Supplying tasty organic fruit is the best way to increase organic and biodynamic consumption in Europe"
Illinois trials explore baby ginger production potential
Vietnamese durian prices rise to US$5.4 p/kg ahead of Tet
Early Konkan Hapus mango trades at US$72 per dozen in India
Banana and pineapple drive fruit cultivation on Brazil’s south coast
“Our watermelon exports to GCC countries tripled pre-Ramadan”
New Zealand kiwifruit cultivation and exports at record levels
Produce ads increase 3% ahead of Super Bowl promotions
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Asparagus movement increases from Mexico into U.S.
Storm Marta causes severe damage in Andalusia and further reduces berry, vegetable, avocado, and citrus fruit supply
Sorting technology applied to date quality management
“Avocados are currently the fruit with the greatest social and economic impact in Peru”
Lunar New Year a high-impact growth window for retailers
Mamey brings a Latin favorite to the tropicals department
Spain's avocado supply remains limited due to difficulties with the harvest
Japan-built refrigerated vessel for New Zealand kiwifruit exports
Plant variety rights face pressure from gene editing and enforcement gaps
Promotions fueled Independence Day Hass avocado retail sales
Katheryn Mejía, Corpohass:
"Official statistics don't capture the full potential of Colombia's avocado production"
FrischFrucht GmbH on the rising demand for pomegranate seeds:
"High demand meets reliable structures"
Challenging season for Ukrainian shiitake mushrooms
"Blackouts, lack of workers and necessary materials directly affect production costs"
"The slower growing cycle promotes even maturity and strong eating quality"
Indonesia grants geographical indication to Banyuwangi red durian
"We are seeing an increase in export volumes for Egyptian dates this Ramadan"
Federico Álvarez, Frutand:
"The avocado market is more competitive than a year ago"
Prices picking up on Costa Rican pineapples
"We're running flavour-focused pineapple trials across the Middle East and Europe"
Westfalia Fruit India introduces Winter Shelly mangoes to extend India’s mango calendar
Wider distribution eyed for new sugarcane juice beverage
Segrafruit opens new offices in Central America
Philippines targets new fruit exports after bananas rebound
UAE launches Mazraati platform to connect produce supply chain
Philippines seeks Japanese access for bananas and tropical fruit
Finding mangoes and a purpose in Orlando
African avocado exports up 16.7% in 2025, Morocco takes lead
Australia's Northern Territory mango output rises 7.5% in 2025–26
Cool winter lifts mango and cashew flowering in Goa
330 million lb. forecast for California avocado harvest
Philippines pineapple exports rise 14 per cent in 2025
Strategic partnership with Rica Fruta
Frutos Tropicales expands its range with own melon cultivation in Costa Rica
Silvia Piezzi of Cesil:
"Lower mango supply results in high prices"
Mexico has a new soursop variety that produces large-sized fruit
Víctor Ruete, Grupo Baika:
Increased global supply strains avocado market prices and schedules
“India is Tanzania’s No. 2 market for avocado exports, behind Europe”
Thai durian exports face labour and logistics constraints
Türkiye exports US$162.56 million worth of pomegranates in 2025
China’s Hainan imports 592,000 tons of coconuts in 2025
Peru's mango exports face increased international competition
Futura srl is also present in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia
New technologies for selecting dates
South Korea cuts selected fruit import tariffs to 5 percent
Uzbekistan suspends tangerine and pineapple imports from China
Kenyan mango oversupply triggers advisory in Murang’a
EU approves health claim for green kiwifruit
To take place in Matera on 6-9 September 2027
12th International Symposium on Kiwifruit ISHS 2027 presented in Australia
Frigotec presents a new innovation called 'HappyRipe Kiwis':
"Hard and sour-tasting kiwis are now a thing of the past"
Vietnam reaches US$3.44 billion in durian exports to China
Australian growers increase crop protection as heatwaves intensify
India budget targets coconut and cashew cultivation
“India’s pomegranate supply shifts as Maharashtra’s season ends”
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 30 January :
Retail ads reflect seasonal holidays and produce pricing trends
Kenya focuses on port efficiency ahead of avocado season
Fruity Pack:
New fruit varieties, Clean Label meals, and fruit with chocolate
Manuel Cerda, Apeamex:
"The rain and hail are affecting avocado crops"
Fernando Hidalgo, Cultivemos:
Peru's rising avocado supply could disrupt market balance
HEPRO presents its new pineapple peeling machine ‘pina royal’ for the first time:
"New development combines technology, hygiene, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness"
Banana and pineapple strategy focuses on category management
India increases subsidies for dragon fruit cultivation
Vietnam limes and durians surge as orange prices fall
Australian Honey Gold mango harvest shifts to Katherine
Jaco Rheeder – Star South Fruits:
“We’re heavily investing in pomegranate cultivation”
Brazil seeks new Italy route for Santa Catarina fruit exports
New optical sorting and AI systems demonstrated for blueberries and fruit
Rwanda shifts Kabarondo farmers from bananas to fruit orchards
Avocado tastings and guacamole event at Auckland Latin festival
Luis Carlos Maya, Westfalia Fruit Group Colombia:
"Colombian avocado supply in 2026 will be below initial projections"
Avocado acreage in Sacramento Delta region continues to expand
India sees early Banganapalli mango supply in Visakhapatnam
New Zealand kiwifruit harvest nears as floods close key roads
Pricing concerns over Peruvian mangoes
Tissue culture rootstocks advance avocado cultivation in Israel
Richard Strijbis, Tovano:
"Dates, walnuts, and almonds lead Ramadan sales"
Lieve Michielsen, Special Fruit:
"Brazilian papayas remain essential, while Spanish papayas offer a strong alternative"
Garlic inventory pressure persists as prices hover around break-even
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
Avocado prices ease as Mexico volumes hold steady
Roelant Komen, BeFair Bio:
"Organic mango prices far higher than last year"
ProHass
In 2025, Peruvian Hass avocado exports increased by 38%
Australian heatwave damages Carnarvon fruit crops
Anderson family avocado farm listed for sale in Australia
Why the Super Bowl avocado pull could be greater this year
Malaysia reports higher vegetable prices in Penang
Mexican avocado prices down 27% as U.S. exports reach 127,000 tons
Azerbaijan increases apple, pomegranate, and persimmon exports in 2025
Abkhazia begins cultivating bananas and pineapples in greenhouse conditions
Ziya Sizgin from UvaFruit Handels GmbH:
"Unfortunately, 2025 was not a great year for Turkish exporters"
"The peak season for citrus exports before the Chinese New Year ends early, while grape demand surges."
Malaysia targets 50,000 AQS avocado trees in Sabah
Amenduni Nicola Spa
Turning fresh avocado waste into added value through oil extraction
China pushes kiwi prices down in Vietnam by 24%
Vietnam durian exports to China rise by US$500 million
Odisha exports 1,050 kg of apple ber and gooseberries to Dubai
Kenya’s Kitui loses up to 90 per cent of mango harvest
Pakistan trials low-cost ginger production under olive orchards
KX Food to make debut as exhibitor at Fruit Logistica
"Prospects are looking much better on the ginger market after a challenging time, quality-wise"
Anne-Laure Mongis, Jean-Pierre Caruel, Sofruileg
"We offer a package that appeals to growers looking to diversify their varieties"
Artificial lighting helps stabilize dragon fruit market, and prices show modest recovery
María Cecilia Gutiérrez, ProEcuador:
"It's important that Ecuador is seen as a reliable source, not just a 'spot' market"
Rwanda special (last part): Evergreen Holding
"With greenhouse conditions, we can produce strawberries all year round, even for export"
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops: