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.
Insights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
Jetbest Group invests in passionfruit
Wholesaler to work with growers on development of new passionfruit varieties
It’s time to talk tropicals
There’s just one week left to register for Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress on 14 September
Papaya Week provides promotional push
Papaya grower Skybury Farms and JetBest Group launch Papaya Week to increase awareness of tropical fruit
Behind the scenes at BayWa
Benedikt Mangold, CEO of BayWa Global Produce, discusses global market challenges and newly launched brands ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong
Exotic evolution for Israeli exports
Israeli exports of pitayas and mangoes have fallen due to the impact of Covid-19 and heightened competition, but pomegranate exporters remain optimistic
JD enhances Thai durian supply
Chinese e-commerce company partners with southern region of Thailand in joint durian harvesting initiative
Fresh Del Monte alert to change
Mohammed Abbas, Fresh Del Monte’s chief operating officer, says the company is always on the hunt for new and better products, as well as technologies to boost growers’ resilience to extreme conditions
Turkish exporters turn focus to figs
Turkish fig exporters report high quality for the upcoming Black Bursa season, with weather conditions currently remaining favourable
Chinese lychee exports streamlined
New systems have been put in place to facilitate the growth of lychee exports out of key the growing region of Guangdong province
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
Turkish figs wait on weather
Growers in Turkey say excellent conditions for fig production bode well for the new season, but remain cautious due to the unpredictability of the climate
Bonnysa expands value-added offering
Commercial director Jorge Ignacio Brotóns explains how the company’s pivot to premium is paying off
Hongjiu Fruit partners with Asia Fruit Logistica
Leading Chinese fruit distributor announced as Official Fresh Produce Partner to Asia Fruit Logistica 2023
SanLucar adds Canary Island papayas to tropicals line-up
Premium Sweet Sense papayas cultivated in the Spanish Islands are now on sale in Germany and Austria
Thai fruit a hit in Guangzhou
Fruit promotions run by the Thai government in southern Chinese city help drive sales
Time for a fresh look at tropicals
Global Tropicals Congress offers fresh ideas for sustainable growth in one of fresh produce’s most exciting categories
Anecoop teams up with Koppert to promote sustainable pest management
Under the new deal Koppert will train cooperatives on biological pest control techniques
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