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.
Taiwan sends first shipment of red dragon fruit to Japan
It has taken Taiwan eight years of negotiation to gain access for the fruit
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
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
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
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
Kelpi nets £4.3m to market seaweed packaging
UK packaging materials innovator will use latest investment to commercialise its seaweed-based paper-pack coating
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
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
Extreme weather slashes China’s lychee crop
Volumes set to halve following rain and hailstorms, causing prices to double on seasonal norms
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
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
Thai Prime Minister pushes for growth in durian exports
Thai government addresses cold-storage prices and labour shortages to boost durian exports
Rugby star to partner with First Fresh
Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh on social media campaign as part of two-year ambassadorship
SBTi approves Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride climate targets
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
Brazilian persimmon campaign in full swing
MBR Company is expanding its production of Fuyu persimmon in response to strong international demand
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
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
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
South African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
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
INI Farms celebrates first shipment of Indian pomegranates to US
Consignment of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tonnes) of ‘Kimaye’ pomegranates is set to travel 20,000km in 37 days to arrive in the US
West Bank dates overcome extra challenges to export
Despite the main months of the season being disrupted by the conflict, date exporters in the West Bank have continued to reach their customers, while seeking out new markets for the future
End of the Sharon fruit dream in South Africa
Young industry fails as trees are removed and replaced with commodity categories
SH Pratt buys commercial arm of mango supplier Ripe Now
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business
Ecuador strengthen trade links with China
Rafitication of Free Trade Agreement will significantly boost exports of bananas and non-traditional fruits in the coming years
Indonesia trade resumes after import permits issued
Government issues first horticulture import permits for 2024 after lengthy delay
Australia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
Decreased shipping costs support China’s pomelo trade
China’s pomelo exports increase 20 per cent with strong European growth following container cost plummet
Keelings buys Caposud and targets new growth in France
Company’s European expansion continues with acquisition of Rungis-based fruit importer
Bonnysa targets Europe’s growing papaya market
The company is positioning itself as a supplier of sustainable, high-quality and competitively priced papayas for the European market
Thailand loses market monopoly as China’s demand for durian increases
China initiates domestic durian production and amps up imports to satisfy increasing demand
Cambodian longan exports drastically increase
Market access to China promotes industry boom for Cambodian longan
Mexican papaya production doubles in a decade
Export reached a record 203,170 tonnes in 2022
Gaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over
Anecoop sends first container of Persimon kaki to mainland China
The 15-tonne consignment of Persimon Bouquet will depart this Thursday and arrive in mid-January at the port of Shenzhen
Dole launches dragon fruit programme
Ecuadorian dragon fruit will be available to retailers and consumers throughout North America for the first time