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| ISSUE 99: FEBRUARY 2026 |  |
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TROPICAL FRUIT NEWS |
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PHILIPPINES: Banana tariff cut with Japan under negotiations ahead of CPTPP bid |  |
PERU: Banana cooperatives supply U.S. co-op retail markets | ||||
| The government is negotiating lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a stopgap measure before the country secures zero duties through its potential membership in CPTPP. | Co-op retailers report increasing engagement with banana producers in Peru through visits linked to sourcing programmes. | ||||||
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EGYPT: Study reveals the role of natural oils in reducing banana spoilage |  |
CHINA: Railway Delivers First Rail-to-Rail Banana Shipment from Laos to Chongqing | ||||
| One of the major challenges facing the agricultural sector is reserving the post-harvest quality of fruits, including | Lao bananas, known for their stable supply and good taste have gained increasing popularity in the Chinese market, driving growth in import volumes. | ||||||
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PHILIPPINES: Cecid fly infestation hits mango farms in Calasiao |  |
USA: Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers in Southwest Florida | ||||
| Mango farms in Calasiao, Pangasinan were affected by a cecid fly infestation, prompting local agriculture officials to intensify monitoring and advise growers on early control measures. | A stretch of cold weather moving into Southwest Florida has farmers watching the forecast closely, worried that dropping temperatures could threaten delicate crops. | ||||||
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MEXICO: Organic mango production is thriving |  |
AUSTRALIA: Carnarvon growers enjoy massive mango season, bringing prices down for consumers | ||||
| Organic mango production in Mexico continues to grow as a result of coordinated efforts involvingthe Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. | Carnarvon mango growers are reaping the rewards of bigger crops this season, with harvests up on last year, and mangoes close to the size of a bowling ball. | ||||||
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THAILAND: Commerce Ministry registers Sawi pineapple as Chumphon’s 7th GI product |  |
MALAYSIA: Exports of pineapple targeted to reach USD425m by 2027 | ||||
| The Department of Intellectual Property has registered Chumphon’s “Sawi pineapple” as the province’s seventh GI product, highlighting its Queen variety, sweet-crisp taste and strong aroma. | The Malaysian government aims to raise pineapple export value to RM2 billion (approximately US$425 million) by 2027 as part of its strategy to strengthen the sector. | ||||||
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PHILIPPINES: Bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA |  |
SOUTH AFRICA: Pineapple leaves transform from agricultural waste to crime-fighting fingerprint powder | ||||
| The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a free trade agreement set to provide a boost to Philippine fresh produce exports. | In South Africa, manufacturers of pineapple juice and other pineapple products discard thousands of tons of pineapple leaves every year. | ||||||
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ETHIOPIA: Enriching the land and farmers’ lives through agroforestry |  |
INDIA: Avocadoes may become easier to grow —but not if global emissions remain high | ||||
| Farmers who once relied almost entirely on a single crop are now harvesting avocados — a fruit that is bringing both food and cash and changing how they think about trees on their farms. | A new study suggests that with low to moderate levels of global greenhouse emissions in coming decades, more of India could become suitable for growing avocadoes. | ||||||
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FIJI: Exports guava to Japan and pineapple to Middle East |  |
INDIA: Guava farming bringing success to many in Khulna region | ||||
| he government has opened new overseas markets for locally grown produc such as guava to Japan and pineapples to the Middle East. | By cultivating improved varieties of guava, farmers of Khulna region become very happy as its bumper production changes their fortune and makes them self-reliant. | ||||||
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PHILIPPINES: Sweet jackfruit plantation blends reforestation, livelihood |  |
MALAYSIA: Durian prices plunge as China’s buying shift leaves growers with surplus | ||||
| In southern Palawan, degraded upland areas are turning into thriving agro-forestry sites that promote reforestation efforts while boosting rural livelihoods for Indigenous Peoples communities. | Malaysian durian growers reaped large profits over the past decade as demand from China surged, but a shift in consumer preferences now leave farmers with mounting stock. | ||||||
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PHILIPPINES: Tropical fruits drive export gains |  |
INDONESIA: Mangosteens Exports to China Up 700% | ||||
| The Philippines ended 2025 with a markedly smaller agricultural trade deficit, supported by strong export growth led by tropical fruits and a decline in farm imports. | Export demand for Balinese mangosteens increased dramatically to meet mainland requirements for traditional fruit baskets sent as gifts by Chinese consumers. | ||||||
EMERGING AND MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN TROPICAL FRUITS |
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Co-op ‘upcycling’ dried banana leaves |  |
Modulated UV-C light increases the shelf life of guavas, study shows | ||||
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Predatory nematodes and biological control of root knot |  |
Preventing premature fruit drop in mango | ||||
RECENT LITERATURE ON TROPICAL FRUIT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT |
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The MaEIL9-MaZIP5–MaSCL8 module integrates MaBEL1 and synergistically modulates banana fruit ripening Morphological Characterisation, Molecular Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungi Associated With Crown Rot of Banana in Malaysia Going wild in banana breeding enables Fusarium-resistant hybrids with improved fruit quality |
LC-MS/MS analysis of polar pesticides in mango: enantiomers, docking, and retention mechanisms Mango Leaf Disease Detection: Deep Hybrid Model With Optimal Tuned Weights Inhibitory Mechanism of Oregano Essential Oil Emulsion Against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in Mangoes and Its Regulatory Effects on Postharvest Quality |
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Advanced Postharvest techniques Using Nanocomposite Particles and Packaging technologies for Food Security in Papaya Soil Cover Influences the Effectiveness of Microbial Biofertilisers on the Growth and Yield of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Antibacterial Activity of Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya L) Ethanol Extract Against Escherichia coli |
Effect of PEF and co-fermentation on pineapple (Ananas comosus) residue: Flavor and antioxidant mechanism of saponin active substances Biopolymer Gel from Pineapple Peel (Ananas comosus) Waste-Based Gel with Sodium Chloride (NaCl) for Optimizing Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signal Recording
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High-throughput sequencing analysis of fungal and Botryosphaeriaceae communities in symptomatic and asymptomatic almond, avocado, and blueberry plants Ripeness Detection and Shelf Life Prediction of Avocados Using YOLOv8 and Hybrid Machine Learning Chemical Composition, Quality parameters, and Fatty Acid Content of Hass Avocado (Persea americana) |
Bioefficacy of a microemulsified mangosteen peel extract formulation against fruit rot fungi Utilization of red dragon fruit peel as an antioxidant in edible film sago starch packing lempok durian The Quality Characteristics of Probiotic Ice Cream with The Addition of Tempoyak Durian Lai |
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