“Demand for Shiitake mushrooms dipped by the end of February”

Against expectations, demand for shiitake mushrooms from Ukraine seems to have dropped a bit as February came to an end, says Nature Green’s consultant and advisor Peter Sutherland: “In a surprising manner, the demand for shiitake mushrooms started dropping around the end of February. Before that point…

Brazil to authorize import of Mexican avocado before the end of 2023

Javier Calderon Elizalde, the chief director of the National Food Health, Safety, and Quality Service (Senasica), and Carlos Goulart, the secretary of Agricultural Defense of…

The sales of Peruvian mangoes remain fluid despite the economic context

The season of the Peruvian mangoes is in full swing. Oliver, a major importer of exotic fruit and vegetables located on the Rungis market, also sells Peruvian mangoes. “We are now at the peak of the season which starts in November and ends in May. This is really the best-selling origin for mangoes, the…

“We can count on Colombian avocados soon to be year-round”

The avocado market is pretty steady. “Through the 3rd quarter of this year, we are expecting to see continued stability in terms of pricing and volume,” says Brian Gomez with GreenFruit Avocados. That stability is the result of production in different countries of origin coming together. Mexico,…

"First Tommy Atkins mangoes arrive on good market"

The first containers of the season's Tommy Atkins mangoes for Ibacem Holland have arrived at LBP in Maasdijk. "We expect to receive two to three containers every week," says Ron Jongejan, who has been representing the Brazilian mango and grape grower in Europe since this year. "The mango market is very good…

Filipino durian growers content with export potential for their crop

Durian has the potential to become a top-five food export for the Philippines. Emmanuel Belviz, president of the Durian Industry Association of Davao City, said that the group…

Indian mango exporters focus on Central Asia and US

The current season has put some doubts about the availability of mangoes in the country. Unusually high February temperatures followed by rains and hailstorms in March have…

Kakuzi books a bumper full-year 2022 profit and dividend harvest

Kakuzi Plc has posted a Kshs 845.8 million net profit for the financial year ended 31st December 2022, representing a 62% after-tax profit growth. The avocado and macadamia…

“The focus of Indian mango exporters is primarily on meeting the demand of international markets”

The mango season is about to kick off, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “Indian summers are nothing without mangoes. They are renowned for their aroma…

Johor: Durian prices might spike in upcoming season

The recent heavy rains and floods which hit various parts of Johor have upset the durian harvest for the upcoming season later in May. This will potentially reduce the supply…

Alphonso mangoes flood markets in Maharashtra

This Gudi Padva -a festival that marks the new year for Hindus in Maharashtra - the wholesale markets in the state have been flooded with Hapus and Alphonso mangoes. These are…

Increased demand is a main factor for growth of US avocado imports

Avocados are currently the most-consumed tropical fruit in the world. One of the biggest consumers of avocados in the world is the US. Its annual per capita avocado consumption has already surpassed 4.1 kg, or three times the European consumption. The main factors driving the increase in US avocado…

“Only one thousand of the eight thousand avocado orchards in Michoacan are legal”

Mayela Salas Saénz, the Deputy of the 14th District of Uruapan Norte, stated in the presentation of an initiative to modify the Law of Integral Sustainable Rural Development…

South African ginger drops to a tenth of COVID-19 high

Retail prices for ginger have sunk as low as R30/kg as ample rains have diminished quality and larger volumes flow into the market. Since prices for ginger shot up to R300/kg…

"We expect a smooth transition to the Peruvian avocado season and a rebound in consumption"

The Spanish avocado season is ending in the south, while it is starting in the Region of Valencia, a later area with more limited quantities. The first containers of fruit from Peru are also arriving. "We are marketing the last batches of avocados of the Spanish season, although we still have the Valencian…

Brit charged after ‘fruit’ tins found filled with cocaine

A man from Bristol has been charged with drug offences following his arrest by the National Crime Agency. Officers had been investigating the attempted importation of cocaine…

UK avocado sales volumes remain consistent

The supply of avocados from Spain, Israel and Chile are in the later stages of the season and arrivals from Peru and South Africa are now starting to increase. The volumes from Spain were smaller this season as was the fruit size. “There was 30-40% less from Spain. This was caused by a bumper harvest and…

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India: 7,000+ha of horti crops lost to hailstorm, in Karnataka

The unseasonal showers that occurred last week ruined the plans of many farmers. Initial estimation by the Horticulture Department has shown that crops on approximately 7,741 hectares, valued over ₹20 crore, were lost. Kolar, where unusually-sized hailstones hit the ground, was the worst-affected…

Israel’s 2022-23 avocado harvest - volumes lower and lighter

Israel’s 2022-2023 avocado season, has seen lower volumes with an estimated 70 000 tons up to now, compared to over 100 000 tons at the same time last year. “It's been a challenging season to supply our clients with all they demand. We didn't have enough fruits and in some parts of the season the sizing…

Hainan gears up for first harvest of SE Asian durians

Chinese are keen consumers of the spiky fruit known as durian. The fruit is imported from countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. But prices are usually high due to…

Westfalia Avocado new season launched in India

Westfalia Fruit India is delighted to announce the arrival of the first avocado container of the season from Tanzania and parallel, the first air shipments to India from…

China's wax apple has taken a big step towards the international market

Hainan Province is an important production area for ​​wax apples in China. In addition to the traditional varieties of Black King Kong, Black Pearl, and Milk wax apple, the Sanya production area in Hainan has successfully and independently developed a new variety of Nanlu Number 1 wax apple, and mass…

FAO: World exports of tropical fruits fall 5% in 2022

A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations showed that world exports of tropical fruits fell by 5% in 2022. Mangos, pineapples and avocados…

Kutch dragon fruit growers eye foreign countries

Kutch district in Gujarat is becoming a hub dragon fruit production, thanks to the conducive environment and progressive farmers there. The district produced about 2,000 tons…

Thai exporters claim they do not view Chinese durians as a threat

Representatives of the Thai private sector claim that China-grown durians should not have any serious impact on Thai durian exports. Sumit Ithiawichajee, secretary-general of…

Vietnamese agri exports to newly opened China are surging

Traders are busy buying the best quality durian, jackfruit, cassava, and cashew nut possible to export to China, whose demand seems to be insatiable. This has been the busiest…

Kenyan avocado suppliers demand more time to comply with new regulations

Kenyan avocado suppliers are uncertain about the regulations imposed by nation’s regulatory body as the harvesting season draws close. Traders call for an exemption to comply…

Rethinking how to present guava to consumers and retailers

Supplies of guava from Mexico, which are lower than this time last year, continue to be tight and have been since November. Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits says guava is grown year-round in different regions of Mexico. “Right now supplies are coming from Michoacan, State of Mexico and…

"The ginger market will remain challenging in Q2"

There are major shortages on this year's ginger market. "The Chinese crop is 40-50% lower than last year, and since there are so many market speculators, prices have doubled," begins Gerry Li of Vision Fresh in the Netherlands. "Chinese ginger is currently selling at €43-€45. The Brazilian season is…

It’s time for dragon fruit to transition to mainstream

This season, dragon fruit production out of Ecuador is very strong with February and March being the peak months. While the fruit is gaining popularity, consumption is not big enough to utilize all of Ecuador’s supplies. “Supplies have grown faster than consumption levels, which made the market…

"Our organic figs attracted the interest of our customers from the very beginning"

"The DEDEBIO organic figs come from a long-standing project partner in Turkey, whose farm is located in the region around Izmir. The variety grown there is considered very aromatic and one of the best in the world. The figs are particularly tender, juicy and delicious," product manager Antje Garlichs of…

First of New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit crop sets sail to Japan

The first shipment of the 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit season has now departed the Port of Tauranga, carrying around 2,500 tons (more than 600,000 trays) of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit to customers in Japan.   The first shipment of the 2023 season Kiwifruit being loaded in New Zealand. Photo credit: Jamie Troughton, Dscribe…

Telangana mango growers suffer double blow due to pest attacks and unseasonal rains

Many mango farmers in different districts in Telangana have suffered a double blow due to pest attacks, unseasonal rains and hailstorm this season. Many farmers in Wanaparthy,…

More mangoes in Maharashtra markets: prices drop

The mango season has commenced with the increasing arrival of Alphonso, Paid and Kesar mango varieties in the Kolhapur APMC market. These mangoes are being brought from the…

Kenya might face low earnings as drought could affect 40 percent of avocado crop

Kenya’s horticulture sector is facing low earnings this year from avocado exports as 40 percent of the fruits have been affected by the ongoing drought even as the export…

First container of Peruvian pitahaya shipped to Europe

According to the information issued by Veritrade, a platform specialized in foreign trade, Camposol was the first Peruvian agro-industrial company to make a commercial shipment of pitahaya by sea to Europe (Rotterdam, Netherlands). This first shipment was made for a total of 15 tons. In addition to…

Te Puke bridge opens – local kiwifruit growers relieved

Cars and trucks can now safely move again up No.4 Road in Te Puke thanks to the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge. After the original bridge over Raparapahoe Stream…

Vietnam: Jackfruit prices up seven-fold due to increased foreign demand

Jackfruit prices have increased six to seven-fold over the same period last year as traders step up their purchases of the fruit for export. According to surveys carried out…

Cambodian mangoes: Demand up but production stumbles

Fresh mango exporters say demand for mangoes from overseas markets, especially China, is beginning to recover. However, Cambodian mango production has declined in early 2023.…

Gujarat: Climate change heavily affects mango yield and quality

Mango orchards in Gujarat, will for the second straight season, deliver lesser than expected. The reason for this is the drastic variation in day and night temperatures,…

“Trust is our main currency”

Well known for its papaya product offering and later on also exotic fruits, Florida-based HLB Specialties witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade. “Exotic fruits are very much in demand and it is great to see the positive impact they make on health,” says Lorenz Hartmann de Barros with HLB Specialties. In 2019, he left…

Colombia will increase its Hass avocado sales volume by 25% in 2023

In 2020, despite the pandemic, Colombia's Hass avocado exports stood at 146.4 million dollars. In 2021 they amounted to 203.7 million and, even though they fell to 178.2…

Sanya durian successfully bears fruit and will be listed on a large scale in June

Recently, 1,400 mu of durians planted in the durian base of the Sanya Yucai Ecological Zone in Hainan Province have borne fruits, which will mature and go on the market in June this year. The yield is estimated to reach 1,750 kg/mu, and the output value per mu is more than 100,000 yuan. According to the…

Joyvio Fruit joins with JD Supermarket to participate in the Thailand Festival 2023

On March 11, the two-day grandest Thai festival in 2023 was held at the official residence of the Thai ambassador to China in Beijing. The Thai ambassador to China, Attayod Sisamuk, envoys from various countries, guests, and many others who were strongly interested in Thai culture attended the opening…

"The overall price of Yunnan Mengzi loquat is high, and it is still in short supply."

The main producing areas of Chinese loquat include Yunnan, Sichuan, Fujian and other places. Among them, thanks to its unique geographical and climatic conditions, the loquat produced in Yunnan is on the market about two months earlier than other producing areas, and the production season is from…

"Xuwen Jinzuan pineapple wants to open up the export market"

Jinzuan pineapple is famous for its high sweetness, fiber-free pulp and smooth taste. Compared with traditional pineapple varieties, it is loved by the market because of its low bromelain content and good eating  quality. Domestic Jinzuan pineapple is produced in Hainan Province and Xuwen County, Guangdong.…

"The exotic produce market has normalized"

After the peaks registered over the last period for various exotic fruits, the market seems to have now stabilized. Consumption is lower and people are showing an increased awareness when it comes to purchases. "Let's take Brazilian limes, for example. After months characterized by very low prices of…

Preparations in full swing for 75 varieties of mangoes to be exported

In a special initiative to celebrate 75 years of independence, 75 species of mangoes from West Bengal’s Malda and Murshidabad districts will be exported to other countries.…

"This season looks good, breaking with the turmoil of last year"

Senegalese producers of Kent mango in the Fattick region are expecting a good season, breaking with the turmoil of last year, assures Aminata Dominique Diouf, of the producer Domaine Agricole de Nema. "Last year, the season was catastrophic and the harvest was poor. Due to insufficient rainfall and cold…

Cambodia and China sign MOU to boost Cambodian cassava exports

Union of Safe Vegetable Communities of Cambodia and Global Ecological Rice (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. have come to an understanding and signed a contract for Cambodian cassava…

Moroccan dragon fruits seek a place in the international market

The Moroccan producer Sweet Pitaya has been among the pioneers of growing novel exotic fruits in Morocco, including its flagship product, the dragon fruits that he introduced in 2010, according to its founder Omar Lahlou. Lahlou said: "Considering that the subtropical climate of the Azemmour region is…

Trat police launch durian guarding service after recent fruit heists

Trat police have launched what’s believed to be the country’s first durian-guarding scheme after thieves stole 1 million baht’s worth of the spiky fruit from a plantation in…

"Vietnam's year-round coconut supply is our largest asset"

Tom Nguyen's company Viet Nam International Agriculture was founded in 2020. It's base is Vietnam's heart of the coconut industry, Bến Tre province. His family-in-law is originally from this region in Vietnam, where an estimated 80% of people work in the coconut industry. In recent years, many Chinese…

Vietnam should diversify markets as China expands dragon fruit orchards

The dragon fruit farming area in China has increased by 10 times over the last few years. With this dragon fruit acreage increasing rapidly, China has become nearly…

Paraguay is ready to ship its first 20,000 kilos of kaki to Spain

This week, producers will start loading the first truckload of kaki bound for Spain. The fruit was grown in the town of Santa María de Fe, Department of Misiones, as confirmed…

Yucatan will start exporting mamey dragon fruit and avocado to Japan

The Agronomy Federation of Yucatan announced that it has begun the process to export mamey, pitahaya and avocado to Canada, China, the United States, and Japan since current…

US imported 573,792 tons of fresh mango in 2022

The US mango import market has grown consistently over the past few years, with Latin American growers serving as the primary suppliers. Volume of mango imported by the USIn 2022, the US imported 573,792 metric tons of fresh mango, representing an increase of 2.5% over the 559,732 metric tons imported in…

Chilean market opens up to papayas from Brazil

Last year, Brazil started to import lemons from Tahiti and to the joy of fruit growers, Chile also officially opened its doors to papaya. Interest in the fruit stemmed from…

'Papaya is becoming increasingly popular'

According to EastFruit analysts, consumers all over the world continue to expand the range of fruits they buy. One of the fruits most loved by consumers living in temperate climates is exotic papaya. What’s interesting, papaya can be now found even in supermarkets in Tajikistan, although just a couple of…

Spain achieved an historic volume of pomegranates in this campaign

Small but definitive changes in the cultivation and management of the fruit once it has been harvested have allowed Peris to have a historic 2022-2023 national pomegranate campaign. This season, Peris has been able to process pomegranates from the Comunitat Valenciana in its IV range division for two…

Gatundu pineapples rot as consumers choose cheaper imports

Pineapple farmers in Gatundu South and Gatundu North are counting huge losses after buyers rejected their fruits and chose cheap imports. Farmers who spoke to journalists said…

"Zizuan fig, with its storability and high yield, can make up for the lack of domestic varieties"

The varieties of fig planted in China are mainly cyan, yellow, red and brown, and there are few purple varieties in production. In recent years, the Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences has successfully bred a new purple variety "Zizuan" fig, which has been popularized by the Beijing Guoran Guomei…

California Avocado Commission hires new VP marketing

The California Avocado Commission has hired Terry Splane to be the organization’s new vice president of marketing, effective March 13, 2023. Splane fills the role vacated by…

Westfalia Fruit India marks beginning of another strong and exciting avocado season

Westfalia Fruit India is delighted to announce the arrival of the first avocado container of the season from Tanzania and parallel, the first air shipments to India from…

March mango report indicates big Mexican crop

The March mango update is out from Nissa Pierson and Crespo Organic. Pierson reports there's a significant lack of small mangos in orchards in Chiapas and Oaxaca, and that’s causing confusion and panic in the market because pricing remains higher than average. She says with some of the southern second…

As pomelo prices drop in Vietnam, farmers look to switch to other fruits

Farmers in Vietnam’s main pomelo growing area, the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, are earning no profits from the fruit since prices have fallen sharply over the last two…

"Last week we received the first avocados from Peru. We expect to bring 30% more avocado from this origin"

The Peruvian avocado campaign is already underway for the Spanish firm Grupo Alcoaxarquía, which will soon start the first harvests of the Valencian Community, where it recently inaugurated its Alcoaxarquía Levante facilities. The company has also just announced the opening of Alcoaxarquía Morocco, as…

A new brand of Azerbaijani "Minashirin" pomegranates will be available in Europe

Azerbaijani producer ID Agropark launches a new brand of pomegranates of the variety "Minashirin" on the European market under the name Narvill, announces Irada Guliyeva, HR Director of the company. Irada said, "We are very proud of this new brand. Minashirin is a unique variety of pomegranate, which is…

Kenya to export 20,000 tons of avocado to China this year

Industry experts claim that Kenya will ship 20,000 tons of avocados to China this year. In a statement from the Department of African Affairs, the department's Director…

Dragon fruit acreage in India expected to expand to 50,000 ha in five years under MIDH scheme

Kamalam or dragon fruit, a herbaceous perennial climbing cactus widely known as Pitaya, has its origin in Southern Mexico, Central America and South America. It is widely cultivated in South-East Asia, India, USA, The Caribbean Islands, Australia throughout the tropical and sub-tropical world. Pitaya,…

Progreso CBP agriculture specialists intercept first in port pest in pineapple shipment

Agriculture Specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Progreso Port of Entry intercepted a “First in Port” pest. It concerned a…

Durian in season in Mekong delta; prices drop up to 50%

The current prices of durian in the Mekong Delta have fallen up to 50% against early last month, and are poised to drop further because the fruit is in season now. Surveys at…

Increased volume from Mexico slightly softens mango pricing

Mango volume is growing from Mexico. “We’re just starting the Mexican season though there’s been product coming in for the last month,” says Daniel Ibarra of Splendid by Porvenir. “It’s starting slow on Ataulfos but it’s great on Rounds.” He adds that the Mexican season is getting a bit of a later start…

Avocado brand heads to 2023 South by Southwest® Festival

Avocados From Mexico® is participating in South by Southwest® (SXSW®) in Austin, Texas. The brand is bringing its digital House of Goodness to life with a pop-up where consumers can enjoy Avocados From Mexico through multisensory, interactive experiences. At the festival, guests can sample avocado…

Avocado will become the most traded fruit by 2030

According to the Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 report of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development-OECD and the United Nations Food and Agriculture…

Senegalese mango producers prepare for the export campaign

Senegalese mango producers are preparing for the launch of the export campaign in June, with an expected increase in volumes, says  Mohamed Mbengue of Unionagri Des Niayes. According to the producer, the campaign has all the ingredients for success: "The climatic conditions have been very good, with usual…

Work started on fruit processing factory in Dak Lak

On Friday, the construction of a fruit processing factory for export commenced in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak. Invested by Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Group…

"We have opted for Hass avocado cultivation without the use of pollinators"

A new, large-scale avocado project has been launched by Valle del Guadiana in the Spanish municipalities of Ayamonte and Villablanca. "We have a total of 430 hectares between our three farms: La Torre, La Janera and La Chacoca. Of these, 330 have already been planted with Hass avocados, and the idea is…

Australians research hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in mangoes

Researchers have discovered how to use hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the…

AVA-ASAJA calls for maximum prevention measures to face a pest which affects citrus, kaki, and avocado

The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) calls for extreme control measures to stop the advance of the Scirtothrips aurantii quarantine pest, which has expanded both geographically and in the number of crops it's affecting since it was detected in Spain in 2020. According to the latest bulletin…

Australian avocados gain entry into Indian market

Australian avocados gained entry into the Indian market this weekend, though final approval is subject to the success of ten trial shipments. Exporters and industry bodies have commended the Australian and Indian governments on reaching this agreement. The Australian Government’s Hass avocado market…

Guatemala ends avocado export season to Europe on good note

Guatemala has just ended their avocado export season with good demand and sales across Europe and the United Kingdom. But it has been challenging says Luis F. Teo from the export company Frutesa, as they head towards the end of their snow and sugar pea export season too. Luis F. Teo from Frutesa “We are…

Peruvian avocado producers committed to expanding the campaign window with more varieties

In Peru, companies such as Agrícola Cerro Prieto are expanding their avocado varietal portfolio to extend the campaign's commercial window. The export volume skyrockets from…

By July 2023, 80,000 - 100,000 tons of Jalisco avocados expected to be exported to US

According to the most recent data from FAOSTAT, global avocado production increased to nearly 8.7 million tons in 2021 from 8.1 million tons in 2020. Mexico was the main producer, at 2.4 million tons. This plays a large factor as to why Mexico is a huge contributor to world avocado exports. Let’s take a…

Sri Lanka cultivates Australian ‘Hass’ avocados

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Agriculture has initiated a program to cultivate Australian ‘Hass’ avocado varieties with the aim of boosting foreign earnings through more exports.  Dharma…

Pomegranates great source of income for Kenyan growers

Many Kenyans have delved into fruit farming;  some are focusing on exotic and rare fruits fetching millions in the global market. One of the most expensive fruits in Kenya, with…

Muthalamada farmers suffer huge loss due to delay in mango season

Over two months delay in the onset of mango season has caused a heavy blow to the farmers in Kerala's 'mango city' - Muthalamada - with a loss of several billions of rupees.…

"The export volume of Sanya tree-ripened Guifei mango increased by 20%"

Among the characteristic mangoes in Sanya, Hainan, China, the tree-ripened Guifei mango has sufficient juice, a rich taste, and a thin core. Its peel is yellow-red and bright in appearance. It is one of the main mango varieties grown in Hainan, and it is also a high-quality variety among the mangoes…

UK avocado importer takes on Ocado

Dr Robert James Kalibala founded a food import business called Orgacado Ltd in February 2018. The company specializes in growing and importing organic large soft-skin avocados…

“The avocado markets in Europe keep on going”

“Fortunately avocados are a robust product which have become part of people’s eating habits. That makes them more resistant to the ups and downs in the world,” says Westfalia Fruit’s Business Development Executive Zac Bard, speaking of the relatively modest impact of the current economic dynamic on the…

Durian smell forces Turkish Airlines flight to turn back

A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Barcelona was forced to turn back after sensors went off on the aircraft. This was caused by the smell emitted from durian fruit in…

Navi Mumbai: Alphonso mango supply steady at APMC market

The supply of Alphonso mangoes at the Fruits Market in Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Vashi is steady, with plentiful goods arriving from Konkan, Kerala and…

Peruvian ginger exports total 15.5 million in the first two months of 2023

According to figures shared by Agrodata, between January and February 2023, Peru exported 12,187,342 kilos of ginger for a FOB value of 15,537,782 dollars. This is a higher…

A fire decimates the production of the most important mango cultivation project in the Dominican Republic

The fires registered in the area of Peravia have affected the most important mango cultivation project in the Dominican Republic, located in the Villa Fundación community,…

“Upward trend on the avocado market in the next four/five weeks”

The campaign of Mediterranean avocados is now coming to an end. In the current context of deficit production, the season went rather well in terms of price and sales flow. “All winter productions were in deficit this year, except for the Colombian and Mexican origins, but this did not compensate for the…

Colombian avocado and exotic fruit exporter to send over 1.3 million tons to Europe and US

The Colombian avocado and exotic fruit exporter, Cean Global, say they are set to bring 1 152 000 tons of avocado and 150 000 tons of other exotic fruit to Europe and the US during the 2023 season. According to Monica Posada, CEO, there is really good demand in these, two of the world’s largest markets…

Brazilian producers celebrate avocado harvest

It’s avocado season, and farmers in the central region of the state are happy with the harvest. Producer Jorge Manfré says that in 30 years in the area, he had never seen such…

"Shift in focus needed to manage growing food demands"

Recent weather events have raised food security concerns for parts of New Zealand’s primary-production sectors and leading environmental scientist Dr Brent Clothier says a…

Harvest Road Group double mango footprint in Gascoyne, Western Australia

After a major expansion of its portfolio, mangoes produced by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's agribusiness Harvest Road Group are likely to be on Australian dinner tables this…

"Dramatic mango market seems to be recovering after oversupply"

The European mango market's recent supply peak seems to be slowly flattening. "The market was dramatic in the first few weeks of January," says Ive Lambert of Starfruit. "Too much was arriving, causing prices to tumble. The situation has since normalized, with the market even rising slightly." This Belgian…

Extended monsoon and warm winter reduce Maharashtra’s Alphonso yield by 40%

Mango farmers and traders in Maharashtra are worried this season as the popular Alphonso mangoes are facing a significant drop in production this season. There has been a 40…

Kiwifruit Tech Talk Breakfast rescheduled

Felix Instruments, a pioneering technology company, is pleased to announce the rescheduled Kiwifruit Tech Talk Breakfast event will be held on April 12th, 2023 after its postponement due to Cyclone Gabrielle. This event, hosted in tandem with Start Afresh – The Horticultural Innovators, will bring…

“There is already demand in India for good quality avocados"

The days of signs in shop windows saying ‘No avocados kept on these premise overnight’ are long gone in Australia and demand no longer outstrips supply, in fact over supply is more the norm. Between 2012-2021 the demand for avocados was huge and growers planted more, as is normal, big growers became…

‘Cambodians get better income as more agri products enter Chinese markets’

Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina said Cambodia and China have a solid agricultural cooperation and that Cambodia has exported rice, mangoes,…

Chinese scientists identify cold-resistance mechanism of kiwifruit

Chinese scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism for cold resistance in kiwifruit that provides potential for reducing cold-related crop damage. Cold stress can drive…

4,000 kiwifruit jobs available in Bay of Plenty

At the end of last year, kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty were hit by severe frost, leading to a 25% decrease in production. In 2022 there were 180,000 trays of…

New Zealand: 2023 passionfruit crop has survived devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle

The 2023 passionfruit crop has survived the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle and is arriving in stores with the country’s small team of commercial growers based in…

Red papayas are now grown in Saudi Arabia

Global Star, a producer and distributor of fresh produce, recently introduced a plantation of Red Papayas in Saudi Arabia, taking advantage of the demand for the fruit in the Arabian Gulf markets and the suitable climate in the Jizan region, said Burhan Khwaja, COO of the Global Star. "Jizan has a hot desert…

Unseasonal rains worries onion and mango growers

Unseasonal rains hit parts of Vaijapur, Soygaon and Gangapur subdivisions across the district, which has resulted in damage to standing Rabbi crops. Fear has spread among…

California Avocado Commission salutes International Women’s Day

In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8), the California Avocado Commission is sharing profiles of some female avocado farmers to showcase the role of women in the industry. Women have long been active in growing California avocados. Many California avocado growers come from multigenerational…

FAO

World exports of major tropical fruits estimated to fall by some 5 percent in 2022

The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review Preliminary Results are issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Subgroup on Tropical Fruits of the Intergovernmental group on Bananas and on Tropical Fruits, which is a subsidiary body of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP). The Team on…

Peru strengthens Forex position with 2022 record exports

Peruvian exports have grown steadily over the last two decades thanks to the joint and coordinated work of the public and private sectors. In 2022, Peru achieved a record US…

Indonesian Trade minister looks to boost exports of horti products

Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan is pushing for an increase in the exports of Indonesian horticultural products by providing assistance to entrepreneurs experiencing…

PLS Plantations' durian business gets RM210 mln boost from MYFARM

Japan's tech company MYFARM Inc will be investing RM210 million in PLS Plantations Bhd's large-scale durian cultivation project spanning over 1,000ha of land in Raub, Pahang.…

Again not a fruitful year for Karnataka mango growers

The vagaries of the weather will continue to impact mango yield in the state for the third consecutive year. Untimely rain in December and excess heat in February have…

Belgian company busy expanding its exotic fruit site

Group A. De Witte has begun the considerable expansion of its Starpack site. This exotic fruit site was bustling last week with the delivery of seven 45-meter-long wooden trusses. "That had some logistics involved with extraordinary transportation needed to get them here," says this Belgian company's…

China grants additional 163 growing area codes to Vietnamese durian

Among the localities of Gia Lai, Lam Dong, and Tien Giang, Tien Giang was granted the most planting area codes with a total of 27 codes. At present, the nation has 246…

Later rainy season boosts plantain supply

Supplies of plantains out of Ecuador are up. “This is due to the rainy season starting two months later than usual. Where the rainy season should have started in November/December of 2022 it started in January of 2023,” says Darlene Zeh of M & M Farms. M & M ships largely the Barraganete variety (French and…

Mangoes arrive early at Hyderabad markets, but they're quite expensive

Mangoes have started arriving in the markets in Hyderabad city with increased prices. Every year in the first or second week of March, raw mangoes used to appear in the…

Reopening of Chinese market spurs on Southeast Asian durian exporting nations

Competition in exporting durian to China is rising between long-time player Thailand and newbies Vietnam and the Philippines as the world’s largest market for the fruit…

Avocados From Mexico announces strategic restructuring

Avocados From Mexico® is implementing a strategic restructure to enable sustained growth by aligning all demand-driving efforts – including shopper, trade, and foodservice marketing – under one commercial strategy department. As part of the restructure, the brand has appointed Stephanie Bazan to the…

Poor transportation compromises avocado quality in Kenya

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has raised concerns over poor methods used to transport avocados from farms to packing houses. AFA director of Horticultural Crops…

Panama's pineapple is awarded the 2023 Taste of the Year award in Spain

The pineapple of the Dorium Tropical Gold brand, originally from the Augro Fresh Panama company, was awarded in Spain the 2023 Taste of the Year award, a seal that, as…

Peruvian avocado exports up to week 7 have already increased by 31% this season

According to figures provided by Fresh Fruit, Peru exported 4,370 tons of fresh avocado in week 7, i.e. 63% more than in the same week of last year, bringing the volume that…

Australia: Manbulloo to diversify into new avocado varieties

Australia's largest grower of Kensington Pride mangoes, Manbulloo, has just signed the rights to three new avocado varieties that have come from New Zealand through its sister…

Reducing food waste through non-destructive internal inspection of avocados, mangos and other fruit

The age old questions remain of when will my avocado or mango be ripe or will it ripen at all? “This can now be answered through the non-destructive quality control and inspection AI technology of Neolithics that reduces fruit waste,” says Wayne Nathanson, VP of business development for the start-up…

Hot Water Treatment provides solution for Australian mangoes to enter export markets

Researchers have discovered how to advance mango trade in  Australia by using hot water treatment to meet market entry protocols for fruit fly disinfestation in Australian mangoes. Heat treatment is the internationally accepted protocol for market access, currently applied through vapour heat technology. The…

Tropical fruits and roots on display at Southern Exposure

WP Produce, a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer and shipper of  Desbry® brand tropical fruits and roots, returns to the annual SEPC Southern Exposure trade show and conference. There, it will showcase its exotic line of tropical fruits and roots sourced from Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America.…