SOURCE: The Conversation Distinctive in taste and famously divisive, durian is not everyone’s choice of fruit. This was certainly the case for some Chinese explorers when they first encountered it during the Ming Dynasty’s early maritime voyages. One record dates back to 1413, when a translator called Ma Huan travelledContinue Reading
SOURCE: Maura Maxwell HAB said the milestone reflects unprecedented demand and industry collaboration Total avocado volume in the US market is on track to exceed 3bn lbs in 2025 according to the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). It said the historic milestone that underscores the fruit’s growing popularity and the strengthContinue Reading
SOURCE: CGTN China’s Central Rural Work Conference wrapped up in Beijing on December 30, highlighting the importance of rural revitalization and the development of stronger county-level industries to boost farmers’ incomes. In southwest China’s Yunnan Province, one small county is putting that goal into practice – by turning avocados intoContinue Reading
SOURCE: The Nation Chairman, Board of Trustees, National Pineapple Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Okekunle Akintunde, has said Nigeria is missing out in the global pineapple market, valued at approximately $27.08 billion by exporting just raw produce. Currently, the country produces 1.54 million tons yearly, but much ofContinue Reading
SOURCE: East Fruit Pineapple growers in Quynh Thang, Vietnam, are reporting extensive losses after more than a month of yellowing leaves, root rot, and plant collapse. Local authorities estimate that over 400 hectares have been damaged, affecting nearly 200 farming households. Growers say the symptoms began after prolonged rainfall inContinue Reading
SOURCE: Nation Thailand The Department of Intellectual Property has registered Chumphon’s “Sawi pineapple” as the province’s seventh GI product, highlighting its Queen variety, sweet-crisp taste and strong aroma. The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has registered the “Sawi pineapple” as a new geographical indication (GI) product for Chumphon province, accordingContinue Reading
SOURCE: Alden Monzon, Philstar A new pineapple fiber processing center has opened in the province of Aklan, giving farmers and weavers a dedicated facility to help the community meet rising demand for piña products both locally and abroad. In a statement, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) said theContinue Reading
SOURCE: The Financial Express Papaya cultivation in Singair Upazila of Manikganj district in Bangladesh is increasingly carried out on a commercial basis, supplying both local markets and major wholesale hubs across the country. After meeting local demand, fruit from Singair is shipped daily to Dhaka and other urban markets. AccordingContinue Reading
SOURCE: Maura Maxwell, Eurofruit Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated. Ecuador has confirmed the presence of the Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus on a banana farm in the province of El Oro. PlantContinue Reading
ONCE the backbone of the Philippines’ banana exports, Mindanao’s plantations are grappling with rising challenges as tariffs and shifting global markets erode the sector’s competitiveness. Even major estates, such as the Tagum Agricultural Development Company, Inc. (Tadeco), face pressures from foreign competitors and rising costs. Tariffs and market shifts ReneContinue Reading
