SOURCE: Freshplaza Sarawak will begin exporting its own pineapple variety, SG-1 or Sarawak Gold-1, to China and Singapore in 2026. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup said this demonstrates the state’s capacity to supply premium tropical fruit to international markets. He noted that the Ministry ofContinue Reading
SOURCE: Abafrutas TRANSLATION: Freshplaza Brazil has consolidated itself as a leading fruit exporter, with shipments surpassing one million tons in 2024 and generating over US$1.2 billion, according to Abrafrutas. Mango ranks among the country’s key exports, with 88,000 tons shipped in the first half of 2025, making it the thirdContinue Reading
SOURCE: Thi Ha, VNExpress Durian export prices have risen by 20% from last month as supply dwindles amid the government’s intensified efforts to comply with China’s quality requirements. Prices of Monthong durian, a Thai variety grown in Vietnam, have jumped by 15-20% to VND80,000-90,000 (US$3.04-3.42) per kilogram. Vietnamese Ri 6Continue Reading
SOURCE: Berk Kutay Gokmen, Anadolu Agency (AA) People from all walks of life on Saturday enjoyed the sweet taste of mango, also known as the “king of fruits,” in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. The event “King of Fruits, Pakistani Mango,” hosted by the Pakistani Consul General in Istanbul andContinue Reading
SOURCE: Dai Kairan, Yang Yang and Zheng Xiang, Global Times Fresh avocados, picked from the orchards of South Africa, could reach Chinese consumers within a very short period of time. In recent years, with the rising popularity of trends like “light” and “low-fat” diets, avocados have become increasingly favored byContinue Reading
SOURCE: Daily Express Avocado cultivation in Sabah still need a few more years to meet the market demand. “Currently, the avocado cultivation area spans about 330 hectares among our members (Sabah Durian and Fisheries Tropical Fruit Planters Association-MaSDA). “Each hectare yields between 4 and 10 tonnes in the first threeContinue Reading
For Noby Thomas of Kalaketty in Kottayam, this should have been a season of sweet returns. His 80 rambutan trees, now nine years old, have yielded seven-eight tonnes of fruit. But instead of counting profits, he’s watching traders walk away. “They say they can’t harvest because prices in Tamil NaduContinue Reading
SOURCE: China Daily Companies under the jurisdiction of Zhanjiang Customs in South China’s Guangdong province have sold lychee to Belarus and Qatar for the first time this year, indicating the city’s lychee market has further diversified, according to a statement released by Zhanjiang Customs. The statement said that Zhanjiang CustomsContinue Reading
SOURCE: Elaine Watson, Ag Fund Newsletter “Before I go,” Fresh Del Monte chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh told analysts on the firm’s Q2 earnings call last week, “I believe it’s important to discuss an industry-wide situation regarding bananas…” The problem, he explained, is one “I have been predicting and warningContinue Reading
by Antonella Ilaria Totaro, Renewable Matter Saathi Pads is the first company to manufacture 100% biodegradable sanitary products made from banana fibre. Guided by a cradle-to-cradle approach to women’s health, the three founders—Kristin Kagetsu, Tarun Bothra, and Grace Kane, with degrees from MIT and Nirma University—have created a women-led manufacturingContinue Reading
SOURCE: Khoo Gek San, The Star The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is considering pairing Musang King durian and mangosteen as Malaysia’s official “king” and “queen” of fruits, following concerns over the decline in mangosteen production in recent years. Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi said mangosteen output fellContinue Reading
SOURCE: Korea JoongAng Daily Who needs Hawaii when you’ve got high-tech hothouses? Korea’s smart farms are making papayas and mangoes a local affair, as tropical fruits go upscale to meet growing appetites for premium, homegrown produce. Advancements in cultivation technology such as smart farms are building a foundation for producingContinue Reading