Sector | Exotic/Tropical fruit & vegetables
New Zealand kiwifruit exports reach record $3.5 billion in 2024
United States holiday produce update:
Asparagus prices rise to $35.75-$38.75 as imports increase for the holiday pull
“Our application helps control growth across seasons for optimal avocado yields.”
Jamaica invests $182M to rehabilitate 2,819 hectares of farmland after hurricanes Beryl and Rafael
Disease linked to extreme climate conditions
Cacao fungus threatens South Africa’s papaya production
HAGL expands durian and banana cultivation to meet rising Chinese demand
Seasonal perishable products market update:
Asparagus, avocado, cucumber, and pepper prices fluctuate with holiday trends
Sri Lanka coconut production falls 17.8% in September as prices and exports rise
Financial struggles threaten Hongjiu Fruit's dominance in China's durian market
Karnataka establishes Mango Development Board to support growers and exports
Antigua and Barbuda launches project to restore and expand black pineapple production
MKU students develop carbon-negative fertilizer from pineapple waste
Kiwifruit cultivation gains traction in Kashmir with government support
Ambrosia beetle plague confirmed in Granada's countryside
Fruit loss reduced significantly in 2023 season due to industry improvements
Brazil's fruit exports reach record $1.2 billion with new market openings and trade deals
Expansion of transport and storage solutions for fresh fruit and vegetables
PerfoTec and Master Plastics collaborate to enhance the freshness of South African exports
Serge Mouneyrac, Mouneyrac Frères
"Consumers want good pears more than new varieties"
Caroline Garcia, of Caribio Export Fresh Fruits:
Dominican bananas struggle for fair prices and expanding markets
Nick Lee - Daemyung Farms Corporation
Popular fruits for Chinese New Year in short supply, driving up prices
Juan Antonio Reyes Gutiérrez:
"We expect a significant increase in avocado production, especially outside the Axarquia region of Malaga"
More than a hundred Michoacán producers seek to certify their avocado by 2025
Pineapple corer for upgraded peeling solution launched
Vietnam-China bilateral trade reaches US$185.4 billion in 2024, with growing trade deficit
First direct cargo from Chancay port to Shanghai boosts Peru-China trade
Brahm Jonker – FieldBugs
Interest in beneficial wasps grows by leaps and bounds
Richard Marillo Núñez, of Servinca Export:
"The production of small mangoes in Peru has saturated the market and put downward pressure on prices"
Tanganda reports strong financial recovery driven by avocado production
Papaya market expected to pick up in January
"Based on interest shown from around the world, the fruit is no longer a 'what’s that?' item"
Australia's' producers of the Achacha proud of its growth in overseas markets
New Zealand's kiwifruit season ahead of schedule with optimal spring conditions
Advancing sustainable fruit exports from Brazil to China with new protocol and packaging solutions
Cyclone delays mango flowering in Karnataka, risking price drop with bumper crop
Queensland farm recovers from bushfires to harvest first lychees in five years
More volumes and good demand from Europe for Turkish pomegranates
Vietnam sees surge in cheap Chinese kiwi imports, prices as low as $0.79/kg
"Fruits are not touched in the growing phase".
Umbrella structure for kiwifruit: solid, innovative and designed to tackle the difficulties of the sector
Cold weather and frost damage mango orchards in Multan
Early start for numerous mango growing regions
Barnier:
“Demand for mangoes rises compared to last week”
Week 49 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean seafreight cherries hit the market, while the volume of Peruvian blueberries has increased
New Zealand food prices fall 0.1% in November, with vegetables dropping and fruit rising
Brazil's papaya exports hit record high in 2024 with 16% volume growth
Portugal’s ASAE seizes 24 tons of fruit in labeling crackdown in Algarve
Holiday grocery ads highlight fruits, vegetables, and rising produce prices
South Africa's agricultural exports rise 5% in 2024, driven by citrus despite sector challenges
Economic impact of Mexico-U.S. avocado trade reaches new heights
New fresh papaya addendum provides certainty around food safety
Zespri gains approval to expand kiwifruit plantings abroad for year-round supply
Study explores potential of parasitic wasp to control papaya mealybug in Africa
UF Researchers secure $5M grant to combat Laurel Wilt and expand avocado farming in Florida
Limones Piuranos (Perú)
"Piura's lime production will fall by more than 50% this season due to lack of water and less flowering"
Chile's service exports hit $2.5B record; goods exports up 4.7% led by fresh fruit and cherries
Alcoaxarquía signs a strategic agreement with Aurea Capital Partners:
"Our goal is to become the world's leading organic avocado producer in the next five years"
New Zealand horticulture exports set to reach record $8 billion by 2025
Alberto Casanova - Frutas Manzano:
"I wish all cherimoya campaigns were like this one"
Peruvian exports to the EU surge 687%, driven by agribusiness and mining
Peruvian ginger exports fall short of 2023 results
Joost van Altena, Miedema-AGF:
"Strong demand from hospitality clients for exclusive citrus varieties"
Danny Deen, Denimpex:
"Dollar exchange rate, rising sea freight costs, quota overruns, and other challenges in the global garlic market"
Xfresh introduces Pearls brand
Premium quality mangoes and exotic fruits for high-end greengrocers
In South Africa, banana prices triple
Mozambique's banana growers fear total anarchy
30.000 tonnes of Moroccan avocados exported so far this season
Supply to tighten on guava
Strong volume of Florida star fruit
Singapore durian supply halves due to unfavorable weather, delaying sales
Patrick Larrère, Fermes Larrère
Ginger grown in the Landes
Potager City starts selling pineapples without crown
"It is entirely possible to reconcile value enhancement and purchasing power"
Argentine papaya producers uproot plantations due to low demand
Hannover Wholesale Market:
"These days, we only offer shipped pineapples"
Brazilian researchers find anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds in custard apple leaves
Brazilian researchers develop high-purity lycopene extraction from guava for cancer treatment
Zespri growers approve expansion of Sungold kiwifruit production across five countries
Jaco Rheeder, Star South:
“We made a plan to sell the whole bin of pomegranates from South Africa”
Mozambique boosts lychee exports to Europe, targeting $3 million annual revenue
From the perspective of producer Cristian Tozzi:
"The kiwi market is facing challenging times"
Peruvian agricultural exports rise 23.2%, driven by blueberries and avocados
Muhammet Cakir, Verita Holland:
"Emerging Turkish crops challenge imports but create off-season marketing opportunities"
Saudi company launches milaf cola, the first soft drink made from dates
Less supply keeps pricing strong on avocados
Harold Schuurmans, Westland Mushrooms:
"Truffles gaining popularity with a broader audience"
Rodolfo Meza, Aztec Fruits:
"Potential Trump import duty creates opportunity for Mexican exporters to target Europe"
Vietnamese durian prices drop 28% amid supply shortages and market competition
U.S. lime industry declines despite soaring demand
Philippine coconut production stagnates as replanting efforts aim for revival
Vietnam's northern provinces focus on boosting fruit exports and value chains
Organic Kent mangos from Peru have arrived in the U.S.
Philippine pineapple exports surge with China as top market
Masseria Fruttirossi
"We have not opened our nine controlled-atmosphere units yet"
Jeju mandarin industry adapts to climate challenges with new strategies
WTO rules in favor of Costa Rica in trade dispute over Panama's import restrictions
What is vomit fruit, and is it really that bad?
"We've focused on the Latin American market with Greek kiwis"
Prickly pear cultivation in Italy offers sustainable solution to climate challenges
Jaco Rheeder, Star South:
“We created a whole new small class 1 for pomegranate fruit”
Chile's avocado production set to rise 33% in 2024/25 with increased exports
“Ecuador's yellow dragon fruit production down between 40% to 45%"
Antonio Méndez, from Alborán Produce Services:
"There are already plantations with significant volumes of Lamb Hass in Morocco"
Good weather results in good Indian guava season
Fernando Martí, from Morondo:
"As a result of the storms and floods, we expect a drop in the supply of kakis in the final part of the season"
Low volumes of Spanish garlic limit out-of-contract sales operations
"Ginger cultivation in neighboring countries creates competition for China's ginger exports"
"The pineapple industry requires an upgrade, and the prospects for Golden Diamond pineapples remain promising."
Mario de Goede, Dutoit Europe:
"Strong industry demand drives up pineapple prices"
Weekly produce trends:
Asparagus prices steady, 1,764 metric tons of grapes exported
Smog devastates Pakistan's agriculture, slashing kinnow exports by 35% and driving up prices
Ailyn Vega, director of CR Farm Products::
"By diversifying cultivation locations, we can guarantee a year-round supply of cassava"
NZ avocado growers anticipate recovery with improved crop and revised export strategy
Delayed Malawi mangoes arrive in India, priced at $18 per box
South African litchi prices rise amid low yields and export challenges
Vietnam's Tan My pomelos gain global recognition through cooperative efforts
Precision irrigation boosts fruit exports and citrus farming in Brazil's Northeast
New president and COO for Chestnut Hill Farms
Typhoon cuts Gukeng orange production by 20%, driving up prices
UK drug smuggling network worth £7bn dismantled, leaders hid drugs in onions, garlic, and ginger
Fruit imports reach $72.6 million in first four months of FY 2024/25, apples dominate
Porto Grande pineapples earn Amapá’s first geographical indication
Georgia's kiwi exports to Japan surge 69%, raising authenticity concerns
Ian Douglas - Lime Caviar Company
"Australian finger lime caviar is haute cuisine ready and of high-end gourmet quality"
Colombia Avocado Board elects new directors
Early finish for some California fig production
California Avocado Commission seeks public member for board of directors
Philippines-South Korea FTA to boost tropical fruit exports with phased tariff cuts
Australia's record avocado production keeps prices low but faces export challenges
Retail-ready mango bags will debut at New York Produce Show
Kerala farmers shift to exotic fruits amid climate challenges and market demand
