SOURCE: Diana Sajami, Freshplaza The Dominican Republic continues to consolidate its position in the international market with key products such as bananas, avocados, pineapples, and mangoes; however, despite having a stable year-round production, challenges remain, especially as regards production costs, logistics, and price volatility. “One of the biggest challenges hasContinue Reading
SOURCE: Emmanuel Nkangura, The New Times After nearly five years of dedicated effort, residents of Kayonza District are celebrating the fruits of their labour. The community has transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial fruit production, with their first sales of avocados marking a significant milestone. An expansive orchard, covering 1,337Continue Reading
SOURCE: Belkis Martinez, La Nacion TRANSLATION: Freshplaza Papaya cultivation is in crisis in Argentina due to low demand. The domestic market consumes 8 million kilos a year, but this year consumption is expected to fall to just 6 million. The prices paid by the industry for this tropical fruit plummetedContinue Reading
SOURCE: Viet An, Thi Ha Vietnam is in negotiations with the U.S. to export fresh passion fruit, and they are expected to be completed next year. The U.S. is likely to be the next market for Vietnamese passion fruit after Australia, which approved imports in August this year, Tran VanContinue Reading
SOURCE: FanABC Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has encouraged farmers who are engaged in papaya cultivation to redouble their efforts in growing the crop. Highlighting the significance of the papaya for local consumptions and export market, the Prime Minister shared a social media post with pictures showcasing the progress ofContinue Reading
SOURCE: Siân Yates, FoodBev Media Westfalia Fruit has unveiled an innovative initiative that eliminates the need for plastic PLU stickers by introducing laser etching on mangoes. This project, stemming from the company’s operations in the Netherlands, marks a notable step in reducing plastic waste while enhancing product visibility in retailContinue Reading
SOURCE: Vietnam News Việt Nam has significant potential to increase fruit and vegetable exports to China via official channels, according to industry insiders. China, with a population of 1.4 billion, has an immense demand for tropical fruits, a key advantage for Việt Nam, which produces such fruits in large quantitiesContinue Reading
SOURCE: Lawrence MathesonRod & Minchin PA, Mirror Researchers have found that labelling lone bananas as “sad singles” pulls at shoppers’ heartstrings, boosting sales by over half. Retailers discovered that giving loose, unsold single bananas an emotional spin can drive customers to pick up the often-ignored fruit. By placing a signContinue Reading
SOURCE: Fresh Fruit Portal During weeks 35 to 42, Peru experienced an increase in fresh mango exports, reaching 3.5 thousand tons with a revenue of US$8.2 million. This increase, which represents 239% in volume and 162% in value compared to the same period of the previous season, is attributed toContinue Reading
SOURCE: Datamar News According to Comex Stat data, the volume of Brazil’s papaya exports remained stable in November 2024, with approximately 4,000 tons shipped abroad. Revenue from these exports also held steady compared to the previous month, totaling just over $5 million FOB (Free on Board). Annual Growth and RecordContinue Reading
SOURCE: Abrafrutas TRANSLATION: Freshplaza The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation, Fishing, and Aquaculture of Bahia (Seagri) attributes the decline in mango prices, exacerbating the production crisis in the São Francisco Valley, to a reduction in mango exports. Last week, the Palmer variety was priced at R$0.90/kg, and the Tommy mangoContinue Reading
SOURCE: News18 The region of Sirumalai in Tamil Nadu state is popular for its selection of mouthwatering fruits and vegetables like jackfruit, mango, mountain banana, pepper, lemon and coffee. According to a report by Local18, the farmers of the region are enjoying a high demand for their cultivation, which isContinue Reading