Fruits News (Page 7)

SOURCE: Ashwini M Sripad, New Indian Express With cyclone effect, there has been a delay in flowering of mango trees in certain parts, which will also impact harvesting. Being on season this year, farmers who were hoping for a bumper crop are disappointed as mangoes from various parts of theContinue Reading

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