Exotic fruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide exotic fruit industry, including exotic fruit growers, exotic fruit production, and the import and export of exotic fruit.
Superplum rolls out new fresh lychee packs
Indian start-up unveils new pre-packed lychee to help reduce post-harvest waste
Great potential for Vietnam exports
Modernising production methods and managing growth of China market among key issues for Vietnam’s fresh fruit exports, hear attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica seminar
Asia Fruit Logistica visits Vietnam
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show hosts export seminar in Ho Chi Minh City and meets key players in the market ahead of 2023 edition this September in Hong Kong
FLP Colombia obtains B Corp status
Certification comes as recognition of company’s social and environmental standards
Golden Sweet Sprit celebrates sustainability milestone
It becomes the first company in the world to gain Carbon Neutral certification for goldenberries
Ecuador courts European buyers
Ecuadorean Embassy in The Hague seeking European participants for unique matchmaking events
Inaugural Global Tropicals Congress dates announced
Save the date for the new meeting point for international tropical fruit growers, marketers and buyers
Paraguay celebrates first-ever persimmon shipment to Europe
The first consignment, shipped by Frutas del Paraguay, arrived in Spain recently
Agroforestry Group expands durian production
Over 1,000 Musang King durian trees planted in Malaysia in new phase of strategic growth plan
Dole China welcomes first Philippine durians
Official launch ceremony held at Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market for first batch of Dole Golden Puyat
MSC sees “fruitful partnership” between Europe and Africa
The shipping company says growing European demand for African fruit and vegetables is an opportunity for economic growth all over Africa
Vietnamese fruit struggles on domestic market
Export focus by country’s growers provides opening for imported fruit to meet demands of domestic consumers
Vietnamese growers deploy XAG drones
Banana and durian growers utilise drones to address labour shortages and reduce costs
New rail link for Thai fruit
Direct link to China opens in April providing a boost for Thai durian exporters
Uganda 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
First Philippine durians arrive in China
Inaugural shipment marks the opening of the China market for Philippine durian industry
Thai fruit goes on show
Government department partners with retailers to promote domestic sales as Thai fruit production rises
China says yes to Ecuadorean pitahayas
Ecuador is seeking new export markets as pitahaya production continues to grow
Nature’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
India resumes pomegranate aril exports to US
First shipments in almost four years land successfully in the US under a newly developed systems approach
Alya 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
Uganda’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
TropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
Nature’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
China 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
PLS Plantations unveils Japanese joint venture
Ag-tech company Myfarm invests M$210m in joint venture with PLS Plantations to cultivate durian in Malaysia
Indonesia looks to boost exports
Government to assist horticultural businesses in effort to boost exports
Blue 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
First 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
UK 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
Vietnam exports to China surge
Removal of Covid restrictions in China and opening of border crossings provide boost for Vietnamese fruit exporters
Calls to build Vietnam fruit brand
Fresh produce export industry pushes to establish and promote a unified brand identity for Vietnamese fruit
Cambodian produce sets sights on Alibaba
Department of Commerce working on MOU with leading Chinese e-commerce platform to list Cambodian fruit
World 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
New Zealand-Vietnam partnership delivers new dragon fruit varieties
VentureFruit joins Plant & Food Research in New Zealand and Southern Horticultural Research Institute programme to commercialise three new varieties
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