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.
Frigotec 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
Coming 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
Programme announced for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Join leading industry figures at Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event in Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Brazilian grape suppliers meet importers in China
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Respite 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
Thai Ministry of Commerce partners with Chinese influencer to sell fruit
Taiyuan Lao Ge previously sold Bt1bn worth of Thai durian in just one day
Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
CI tropical fruit growers form new association to boost exports
Tropicán represents more than 1,000 producers looking to capitalise growing demand for their products
Southern Forests celebrates a bumper Feijoa season
West Australian growing region produces increased volumes this season
Peruvian pitahaya exports on the up
Shipments surge in first quarter of 2025
China fuels Malaysian durian export uplift
Demand for Malaysian durian in China is outpacing supply
China certifies seven new BY2 laboratories in Thailand
Brings total certified Thai testing sites to ten ahead of peak durian season
Thailand heightens food-safety measures for fruit exports
Government committee pushes for chemical-free exports amid tighter restrictions from China
Comment: Who profits from proprietary produce?
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
New service secures volume increase on Ecuador-Asia route
Addition of WSA2 route has enabled Guayaquil terminal operator to expand its cargo volume
New Zealand persimmon exports rise 20 per cent
Good weather sees industry improve following five difficult seasons
Peruvian pomegranates on the up
Fresh Fruit Peru is forecasting a double-digit rise in exports for 2025 after two years of stagnation
Registrations open for Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up
Join Asia Fruit Logistica in Bangkok on 25 June for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing focused on the dynamic ASEAN markets
Registrations now open for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event comes to Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Malaysia and China sign coconut protocol
New phytosanitary protocol to facilitate high quality fresh young coconut exports to China
Frutas de Paraguay ramps up persimmon exports
Company on course to ship 400-600 tonnes of the fruit this year
Laos invests in large-scale durian production
Authorities release 273ha of land for durian farming as the country makes further steps towards China access
Thai durian trade expresses concern over China export process
Thai and Chinese governments meet to discuss issues arising from China’s rejection of contaminated durian
Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
Indonesia durian moves closer to China access
Chinese officials travel to Indonesia to audit production and packhouses
Dole orders 400 Star Cool 1.1 units with Sekstant telematics
Dole is upgrading its reefer containers in order to gain more detailed data insights and improve overall operational efficiency
Uruguay gets green light to export fresh persimmons to Brazil
With 211mn inhabitants, Brazil becomes a promising new market for Uruguayan growers
Analysis: Ecuador looks beyond bananas for growth
Wayne Prowse highlights the country’s new success in tropical products like mangoes, dragon fruit, pineapples and avocados
Peru explores pitahaya export potential
Shipments growing fast from a low base, with Camposol leading the charge
Anecoop enjoyed record turnover in 2023/24
The agri-food cooperative presented results for 2023/24 at its AGM in Algemesí, with turnover and sales volumes increasing
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports to China plunge 43 per cent
News tied to China’s increased requirements on durian imports
Colombian physalis exports keep on growing
Shipments exceeded US$40mn for the first time last year
Spanish exports to the US grew slightly in 2024
With US trade at the forefront of the news cycle, Fepex has revealed that fresh produce shipments climbed in volume and value last year, albeit from a low base
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Ecuador makes first fruit exports to Argentina
A 35-tonne consignment of Hass avocados and red dragon fruit sent to Argentina
Fruit Logistica: Tropical transformation – robust logistics networks for avocados, mangoes and more
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit