Exotic vegetables
All the news and market analysis for worldwide exotic vegetable industry, including exotic vegetable growers, exotic vegetable production, and the import and export of exotic vegetables.
Mitrofresh expands with new office in China
Netherlands-based mushroom and exotic produce specialist has opened a new office in Guangzhou as part of its strategy to expand business beyond the European Union
The future is bright for tropicals
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
Tesco launches ‘next big thing’ Lion’s Mane mushrooms
Retailer jumps on soaring trend for ‘functional’ food as exotic mushroom moves from health food shops and pharmacies to fresh produce retail shelves
The Crown Estate seeks veg and potato farm tenant
A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate
Sawari Fresh punches above its weight
As it celebrates its first five years in business, the garlic and ginger specialist is ready to expand with a bigger premises, more local supply, and new investment in AI technology
EV Produce International moves into chillis and tomatillos
Growing popularity of Mexican cuisine fuels expansion of product line and US distribution network
The Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
Video: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
Bella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
Statistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
US could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
Further Asian expansion on cards for Peru
New trade deals and improved market access for key products augur well for the future of Peruvian produce in the region
Frunature launches no-touch packaging for organic ginger
Innovative new packs are designed to improve store handling and shrinkage