June 2016 (Page 9)

  The severe heat wave in the district has had a direct impact on the price of fruits such as watermelon and muskmelon, both of are high on water content.   Watermelons are now being sold at Rs. 50 (USD 0.74) a kg, from Rs. 25 (USD 0.37) in January. Muskmelons areContinue Reading

by Fred Meintjes, Fruitnet   Finding growth markets has become a key objective of the South African citrus sector, which is expecting to see a significant increase in the volumes of fruit available for export over the medium- to long-term.   “India is seen as offering huge potential,” says South Africa’sContinue Reading

  Pineapple prices in Rwanda’s largest city, Kigali, continue to remain stable, according to a mini market survey conducted by the Business Times.   The survey reveals that a medium sized pineapple in the Nyarugenge and Kimironko markets costs Rwf400 (USD 0.51) and Rwf600 (USD 0.77) respectively.   However, the price isContinue Reading

  According to the authorities of Tetela del Volcan, the hail that fell on April 18 and 19 damaged at least 100 hectares of avocado, which is why they plan to support producers so as to reduce the economic impact of this damage.   The mayor of the municipality, AnaContinue Reading

by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet   Zespri will unpack, check and repack every tray of kiwifruit currently on hold in its distribution network, after establishing that fruit potentially affected by a recent packaging scare poses no risk to consumer safety.   The fruit was quarantined in early April, following concerns small depositsContinue Reading

by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet   On the back of another successful campaign with its exclusive Honey Gold mangoes, Queensland-based Piñata Farms has announced an additional 50,000 trees of the variety will be planted over the next 12 months.   The move will see Piñata boost production at its orchards inContinue Reading

  A new destination for northern Peru’s exports. In May, the producers of Hass in northerner Peru will ship a first container of Hass avocado to the Asian giant and become a supplier of this product to China, the companies engaged in the operation said.   Tropical Farm SAC, anContinue Reading

  More than a decade after California’s initial application to export avocados to China, the industry has finally seen a breakthrough.   California Avocado Commission (CAC) vice president of industry affairs Ken Melban told www.freshfruitportal.com yesterday a Chinese delegation would soon visit the state to develop an export protocol work plan with theirContinue Reading

by Jennifer Harrison, Fresh Plaza     California has a good supply of Hass avocados after a slower than usual start, according to Robb Bertels of Mission Produce in Oxnard, California.   “Volume is coming up; last week the industry harvested about 13 million pounds (USD 18.74 million), and we expectContinue Reading

by Logeiswary Thevadass, The Star   Durian prices are expected to increase by between 20% and 30% this year due to unfavourable weather conditions.   The supply of durians is also expected to run low.   Bao Sheng Durian Farm owner Chang Zhi Vooi said prices might see a hike ofContinue Reading

  The rainy season in Taiwan starts in April and will last until May. Spring comes early in Taiwan, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees in March. Rain affects the quality of harvest pineapples and increases the risk of mildew. This leads to price increases on the Chinese importContinue Reading