Exotic fruit news archive
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NewsPeru suspends pitahaya imports from Ecuador
Move follows discovery of unauthorised chemicals on a consignment destined for Peru
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NewsCambodia ban heaps pressure on Thai fruit trade
Cambodia’s ban on Thai fruit and vegetable imports causes oversupply on domestic market, with tropical fruit suppliers bearing brunt of impact
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CommentComment: Tropical fruit market outlook remains positive despite global challenges
Despite widespread geopolitical turmoil and economic challenges, the outlook for tropical fresh fruit remains extremely positive according to RaboResearch’s Cindy van Rijswick at the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress.
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AnalysisThe future is bright for tropicals
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
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NewsThe Philippines seeks access to Egypt for mangoes and bananas
Negotiations come after the country gained access for durian in May
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NewsLess than two weeks to go to Fruitnet Tropicals Congress!
Join thought leaders from all parts of the tropicals and exotics supply chain in Antwerp on 24 & 25 June
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NewsDole founder and produce champion David Murdock dies, aged 102
Billionaire businessman and wellness advocate, who transformed Dole into global fruit powerhouse and later championed nutrition research, passed away on 9 June
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NewsTikTok ‘snack hacks’ spike sales of pomegranate
Pomegranate seeds are outperforming prepared fruit sales thanks to viral social media recipe hits with chocolate chips, cucumber and halloumi
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NewsChina-Laos Railway aids durian trade
Express rail services drive export growth and give consumers better prices
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NewsBayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
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NewsMexico establishes its first phytosanitary irradiation facility using X-ray technology
eBeam Agroindustrial plant in Aguascalientes exported the first shipment of X-ray irradiated pitahayas
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NewsSpain mull exotics potential
Event organised by Cajamar and Asoproa hears how producers can tap into growing European demand
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NewsPrepared salad and fruit sales surge due to warm spring
Convenience fruit and salad sales have spiked as consumers celebrate warm spring while inflation of 4.1 per cent is ‘new territory’ for 2025
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NewsGuangdong lychee season gets underway with exports set to rise
Shipments from key production region in China are tipped to increase by 30 per cent
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NewsChina approves new export codes for Vietnam durian
Vietnam now able to export durian to China from 1,469 planting areas and 188 packaging facilities
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FeaturesFrigotec aims for ripening perfection with Softripe
Frigotec’s Roland Wirth tells Fruitnet how Softripe is making global fruit ripening more efficient, intelligent and sustainable, while unlocking new fruit qualities
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PromotionComing soon: Fresh Focus Tropicals 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the tropicals category to an international audience of buyers and importers
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NewsProgramme announced for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Join leading industry figures at Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event in Antwerp on 24 &25 June
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NewsBrazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
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NewsRespite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028