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
TFNet organizes ISTF2024 on 22-24 October 2024Continue Reading
TFNet’s 16th Board of Trustees meeting was held at the Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 21 October 2024.Continue Reading
TFNet Advisor Yacob Amad presented on value chains and market enhancement of tropical fruits in Asia and the PacificContinue Reading
TFNet organized a study visit for the Malaysian Department of Agriculture to Guangdong, ChinaContinue 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
Carbon and water footprints in tropical fruit value chainsContinue Reading