Exotic fruit news archive – Page 4
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ArticleUganda goes global
It may have been slower to embrace exports than some of its East African neighbours, but Uganda is now targeting rapid growth in fresh produce shipments, not least to the UK. Fred Searle reports
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ArticleFirst Philippine durians arrive in China
Inaugural shipment marks the opening of the China market for Philippine durian industry
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ArticleThai fruit goes on show
Government department partners with retailers to promote domestic sales as Thai fruit production rises
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ArticleChina says yes to Ecuadorean pitahayas
Ecuador is seeking new export markets as pitahaya production continues to grow
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ArticleNature’s Pride committed to making a difference on water
At the UN Water Conference, the Dutch fresh produce importer-distributor stressed the importance of collective and decisive action to ensure responsible water management
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ArticleIndia resumes pomegranate aril exports to US
First shipments in almost four years land successfully in the US under a newly developed systems approach
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ArticleAlya Fruit continues to take flight
Turkey’s Alya Fruit believes the experience of the team has been central to the company’s success during this challenging period, especially in the airfreight sector
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ArticleUganda’s jackfruit journey
Fred Searle visits Zahra Food Industries in Uganda as the up-and-coming jackfruit supplier begins to unlock the financial potential of the country’s ‘ancestral’ trees
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ArticleTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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ArticleNature’s Pride promotes water conservation efforts at UN Water Conference
Sustainable business advisor Coen van Iwaarden to take part in discussion on role of water in the future development of food systems worldwide
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ArticleChina prepares for first domestic durian harvest
Durian trees planted on the island of Hainan ready for harvest with first fruit expected to hit the market in June
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ArticlePLS Plantations unveils Japanese joint venture
Ag-tech company Myfarm invests M$210m in joint venture with PLS Plantations to cultivate durian in Malaysia
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ArticleIndonesia looks to boost exports
Government to assist horticultural businesses in effort to boost exports
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ArticleBlue Skies celebrates 25 years of ‘people, profit and quality’
Adding value at source, employing local people, and transforming communities has been central to the supplier’s approach since sending its first fruit to UK in 1998
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ArticleFirst shipment of Philippine durian ready for China
Philippine durian will enter the market for the first time in March with an initial shipment of 7,500 tonnes
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ArticleUK is ‘missing opportunities’ to import from Uganda
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni calls on Britain to invest in Ugandan fruit and vegetable production but stresses the need for value addition at source
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ArticleVietnam exports to China surge
Removal of Covid restrictions in China and opening of border crossings provide boost for Vietnamese fruit exporters
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ArticleCalls to build Vietnam fruit brand
Fresh produce export industry pushes to establish and promote a unified brand identity for Vietnamese fruit
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ArticleCambodian produce sets sights on Alibaba
Department of Commerce working on MOU with leading Chinese e-commerce platform to list Cambodian fruit
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business