Exotic fruit news archive
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Taiwan sends first shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan
It has taken Taiwan eight years of negotiation to gain access for the fruit
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China eager to open doors to more Vietnamese fruit
Statement from Chinese Premier comes after fruit imports from Vietnam more than doubled in value in 2023
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Sicilian producers in ‘race against time’ as drought continues
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
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China grants access to fresh Malaysian durian
Access provides a significant boost for Malaysian industry and adds another supply source to China’s competitive durian market
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Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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Kelpi nets £4.3m to market seaweed packaging
UK packaging materials innovator will use latest investment to commercialise its seaweed-based paper-pack coating
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China Business Meet Up starts countdown to Asia Fruit Logistica
Roadshow of Business Meet-Ups reaches grand finale in Shanghai, marking 100 days to go until Asia Fruit Logistica’s return to Hong Kong
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Saudi date exporters see partner potential in Alibaba
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China
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Extreme weather slashes China’s lychee crop
Volumes set to halve following rain and hailstorms, causing prices to double on seasonal norms
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Asia Fruit Logistica announces speaker lineup for China Business Meet Up
Top names to share industry insights and updates at Shanghai event, which is co-hosted with three of China’s leading wholesale markets
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Agrintesa merges with stonefruit and citrus specialist Osas
Company extends its production further south to secure new supply of products including Calabrian clementines and Ondine flat peaches
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Thai Prime Minister pushes for growth in durian exports
Thai government addresses cold-storage prices and labour shortages to boost durian exports
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Rugby star to partner with First Fresh
Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh on social media campaign as part of two-year ambassadorship
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SBTi approves Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride climate targets
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
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Brazilian persimmon campaign in full swing
MBR Company is expanding its production of Fuyu persimmon in response to strong international demand
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Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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Colombia leads the way in purple passion fruit
As the only country able to ship the product to Europe by sea, Colombia has stolen a march on its African rivals
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South African fig exporters hope for better year
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
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South African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
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South African pomegranates to bounce back
Pomegranate exports from South Africa will benefit from confidence in the industry as they look to recover from last year’s dip in production