Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables
Gabriel Rubio, M.A. Export S.A.C:
High costs and oversupply complicate Peru's mango and avocado season
Jorge Sánchez, Nicoverde:
Global demand and juice shortages boost Costa Rican pineapple value
La Unió Llauradora
Valencian avocado prices fall due to the increase in imports
Rains boost mango outlook in Rangpur
Hawaii pineapple supply tightens as Dole cuts back
TKL handles enough kiwifruit to feed everyone in India and China twice over
Ideal for the H&R and big retail channels
Two new clementine juice mixes now available
Grant Walsh - First Fresh
"Fruit quality is looking excellent with little to no serious skin blemishes"
Caviar lime gains ground in Brazil’s fine dining scene
Pieter de Ruiter, 4Fruit Company:
"Low fruit and vegetable prices, steady melon market in transition period"
Thailand forecasts strong 2025 fruit harvest led by durian and lychee
Christo Nortjé – Paragon Agri (Pty) Ltd, Blydeverwacht Farm
The enduring appeal of pomegranates
Giorgio Donnarumma, of Nuovafrutta:
"Avocado, mango and lime markets pick up after Ramadan, but with caution"
Peruvian avocado season set to begin at Fairtrasa
"We expect to increase exports to China soon"
Wiekus van der Walt – Bridelia Group
South African avo exporter hastens to stay ahead of Peru
South African horticulture rebounds in 2024 as global trade shifts
Steve Barnes - Jetbest Group
New passionfruit 'bursts' onto the market
Vietnam banana exports surge as durian sales plunge
Investment backs Australian fruit sector growth and agri-tech advances
“We’ve had three very different seasons due to very different weather conditions in the growing regions"
Iván Brefa, of Xarki:
"The first containers of Peruvian Hass avocados will arrive this week"
Vinicius Wanderley Campos, of Hevile
Brazil's cold storage gaps affect papaya and mango exports
Thailand urges smoother durian exports to China
Philippines sees trade boost potential from lower U.S. tariffs
China plans to import 120,000 tons of Bangladeshi mangoes
Robert Blanjoue, Dole France
Unprecedented situation on the pineapple market
Punjab trader compensated for kiwi spoilage due to customs delay
Laos starts 273-hectare durian project for China exports
Vietnam and China boost farm trade with smart port upgrade
National Retail Report
Spring produce ads rise 7% as fruit and vegetable prices drop
Photo Report: Freskon 2025
Promoting reliable and efficient collaborations to compete in the markets
Penny Reidy - South Australian Produce Market
"Demand for persimmons is seeing an upward shift in South Australia"
Egypt exports 2.7M tons of produce in Q1 2025
"These ongoing 10% tariffs are quite significant for mango exports to the U.S."
Tjonki Tse appointed managing director of Bel Impex
"Looking forward to expanding the exotics business through Asian trade"
Shirley Carrión Ponce, GoExport:
Peru's avocado season started late but with higher volumes
Vietnamese pomelos debut in South Korean market
Unseasonal rains damage mango crops across India
Costa Rican pineapple prices rise as juice demand tightens supply
Feijoas remain a New Zealand staple with limited global reach
Diesel hike strains Karnataka horticulture and cold storage
Durian vending machine launched
Week 15 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
U.S. orange prices up due to lower arrivals, while falling blueberry prices boosted sales
Western Cape avocado production expands as industry shifts south
Kiwifruit fund expands focus to climate resilience
"Potential USA tariffs created uncertainty in the mango export market"
Gregorio Pagni - Alimentari Ortofrutticoli ABC:
"Pineapple prices are rising, and supply is limited"
Laura Grostieta Rodríguez, Grosla:
"We developed the idea of freezing the product due to the logistical problems associated with exporting fresh avocado"
Khuliso Madima blends tech and tradition to grow fruit farm in Limpopo
Laos grants durian farm concessions to boost exports to China
Pests and weather hit Banaganapalli mango crop
Zambales boosts mango production with tech and training initiatives
New brand ensures exotics trade transparency
"Many could be jobless without fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plant imports"
Botswana lifts vegetable import ban, boosting South African trade
Maharashtra plans agri-corridor to fast-track produce exports to Dubai
Colorado farmers face rising costs and market risks from new tariffs
Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update
Asparagus and strawberry prices rise, avocado supply steady
Andrés Llorca Fornés, General Manager of Cooperativa Agrícola de Callosa d'en Sarrià:
"After two seasons marked by drought, this year we are expecting a good harvest with larger loquats"
Belief in diversified growing regions stays strong
Zambia finalizes avocado export deal with South Africa
"We prefer to turn to processing or markets like Morocco for our fresh organic mangoes"
Nakuru County distributes avocado seedlings to boost farmer income
Zimtrade hosts China buyers mission for avocados, macadamias
Heading into peak mango and avocado season
Philippine produce gains access to Russian market
Heat and drought threaten mango and litchi yields
Jorge Chang, JCH:
"The U.S. becomes the main destination for Peruvian ginger as Europe loses ground"
Vietnam's durian exports slump due to stricter import rules
Fruit exports drive Rio Grande do Norte’s trade surplus
Kazakhstan sees growth in fruit exports, especially peaches and strawberries
New photovoltaic project led by Volta and Richel Groups
Photovoltaic kiwi greenhouses in the Drôme department
Sam Manujith- The Avolution
“In an average year we will market between 2.6-3 million avocados"
Brazil plans to open new markets for avocado exports
Kiwifruit returns expected to vary as RubyRed gains focus
New Honey mango clamshell makes debut
SunGold kiwi gets an early start to season
Panama's pineapple maintains its presence on the international market
Rains improve expectations for Spain's tropical fruit season
Peruvian ginger exports improved in March
Thailand confirms durian export labs remain operational
Michel Nasrallah and Priscilla Nasrallah, Lina Frutas:
"The market demands we have more certifications, but the end consumer does not always pay the difference"
India recognises Nepali lab for fresh produce export testing
U.S. updates avocado import rules over pest risk
India seeks Israel market access for ten agricultural products
Unseasonal rain damages crops across Pune district
Light rain brings relief to Chapainawabganj mango growers
National Retail Report:
Holiday promotions boost ads for fruit and vegetables
Nashik farmers hit by U.S. agri import duty hike
Tanzania's avocado exports up 74% as global demand grows
Gujarat exports 690 tons of Kesar mangoes in 2023-24
Mexican mango supply picking up
Armando López Orduña, of APEAM
Mexican avocado maintains duty-free access to the U.S. market under T-MEC
Ly Nguyen - Van Xuan Agri
"This year, many farmers are choosing to grow coffee instead of passion fruit, leading to very high prices"
Malda targets 1,000-ton mango export to Japan
Thailand seeks longer checkpoint hours to ease Durian export delays
São Paulo begins avocado exports to Chile and Japan
Delegation of Chilean companies to attend Macfrut for the third year running
Increasingly close trade relations for Chile and Europe
Week 14 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Apple and grape sales increase, while blueberry supply surges and prices drop
Apple imports rise as fruit prices soar in Nigeria
Yaffa, Malian mango exporter
"We are so far satisfied with demand"
Seasonal perishable products weekly update:
U.S. produce trade steady with slight price declines
Bringing purpose-driven mango program to Viva Fresh 2025
Sander Moret, Hars &Hagebauer:
“We expect a much more stable African mango season than 2024”
"Pomegranate production levels are on par with those of last year"
Karnataka mango growers shift to arecanut over low returns
China eases durian checks at Laos border to reduce delays
Vietnam boosts fruit exports as China demand surges
Phillip Mulaudzi - Tshivhase Agridam Farm
“We won’t allow ourselves to fall down”
Trevor Dukes – The Fruit Farm Group South Africa
Avocado shipments pick up pace after rain delays
Uzbekistan launches new agricultural insurance products for small-scale farmers
Unseasonal rains damage crops in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Mango prices fall as demand drops and climate affects supply
Mexico Avocado Annual:
Mexico’s avocado output and exports projected to rise in 2025
Kenya targets North America to expand avocado exports
Brazil lime prices fall 6% as small fruit floods market
The Greenery launches South African avocado season
"Similar volumes expected as last year, but with improved quality"
Vietnamese lychee exports to China rise with trade agreements
Early heat triggers February mango harvest in Riverland West
Lost bet for Moroccan avocado growers who still haven't harvested?
Odisha ships first ton of drumsticks and gourds to Dubai
Jordi Cruz, from Agricrumo:
"Small pineapples are being absorbed by the juice industry, which pays better than the fresh market"
Lily Jeong - Daemyung Farms
Unexpected, long periods of heavy rain hampers kiwifruit and blueberry expansion in Korea
François Bellivier, Capexo
"Moroccan avocados will take a large share of the market in the coming years"
Wellington Carvalho, of Don Vicente
Brazilian ginger and lime face shifting global demand
Lack of rainfall hits mango flowering in Koraput
