by Rebecca D Dumais, Fresh Plaza Papaya is in peak production right now, especially the Caribbean Red® from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. “The Brazilian solo papaya is humming along despite the recent drought that has so adversely affected many others,” said Peter Leifermann of Brooks Tropicals. “Overall,Continue Reading
by Kelly den Herder, Fresh Plaza The company, founded in 1997, markets pineapples from small and medium producers, with contracts all year round. Its head office is in Istanbul, from where it handles the logistics and distribution to these markets. The pineapple market in Turkey is not very active.Continue Reading
by Marieke Hemmes, Fresh Plaza Higueral Produce sources its mangos solely from Mexico. Their Nayarit supply has been slow in producing and shipping mangos, so the company is looking forward to the new crops from Los Mochis in northern Sinaloa. They should begin receiving fresh mangos for the weekContinue Reading
In 2015, Colombia exported 320 containers of avocados. While it is not a significant amount compared to other producing countries, such as Mexico and Peru, it is the first step for the South American country in its way to increasing its exports. Currently, most of the production concentratesContinue Reading
With support from the International Tropical Fruits Network, the Food and Fertiliser Technology Center (FFTC) for the Asian and Pacific region, the Mekong Institute, and New Zealand Plant & Food Research are co-organizing a Regional Workshop on the Control of Dragon Fruit Diseases at the Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand,Continue Reading
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, one out of three people in developing countries suffer from micronutrient malnutrition caused by the lack of essential vitamins and minerals. Poor diet is the cause of micronutrient malnutrition, which can lead to various chronic illnesses and fatigue. ChildrenContinue Reading
by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet Pakistan trade authorities are forecasting a sharp rise in the country’s mango export volumes over the 2016 season, with shipments already tracking ahead of last year, according to local media outlets. Citing figures from the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant AssociationContinue Reading
by Jennifer Harrison, Fresh Plaza There’s an ever-growing demand for mangos in the U.S., according to Alan Goldberg of A&B Tropical Produce in Miami, Florida, where mango supplies remain rather light. Right now, Mexico is supplying North America with a majority of its mango needs, and Goldberg is waitingContinue Reading
by Rebecca D Dumais, Fresh Plaza Demand is exceeding supply of mainly Costa Rican and some Mexican pineapples. At around $10.00 to $11.00 per case, prices are about a dollar higher than usual. “We’ve seen the same shortage in Mexico because they’ve raised their prices as well,” said SandyContinue Reading
The Mexican avocado campaign is in a time of transition between the old and the new season, and prices are at an “all-time peak.” “Right now, the avocado trade is rather slow, because we are waiting to receive authorization to start with the new harvest and the new exportsContinue Reading
by Fred Meintjes, Fruitnet South Africa has been predicting a smaller citrus export crop from the beginning of the season, but it has now become apparent that volumes may drop further than predicted – a nine per cent reduction compared with last year. The latest prediction places the estimatedContinue Reading
by Gabrielle Easter, Fruitnet Indonesian tropical fruit exporters could soon add New Zealand to their potential export markets following trade negotiations between the two countries, according to the Jakarta Globe. Officials from both countries met in Wellington, New Zealand, on 20 June to discuss opportunities for trade and investment,Continue Reading
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