Exotic fruits
Peru: Dragon fruit exports soar
2024-10-28 14:00
This represents a growth of 571% compared to the same period in 2023, when it amounted to $198,000. This was reported by freshfruitportal, referring to the Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX). The European Union is the main destination for the exotic fruit.
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During an event attended by the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, the starting signal was given for the new harvest of this unique, Mediterranean and exotic fruit, which has already delighted the palates of consumers in more than 40 countries around the world.
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Kiwi, not just fiber and vitamin C.
2024-10-14 00:00
Among the fruits considered healthiest, kiwi has carved out a prominent role over the past decade. But let's take a step back. In the seventies and eighties, mass production of kiwi began in Italy, while previously kiwi was essentially considered an exotic fruit.
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Avocado comparison: is bigger or smaller better?
2024-10-08 00:00
Avocado is the most popular exotic fruit. Its success comes from its peculiarity: unlike other fruits, avocado is mainly consumed as a vegetable, used in recipes rather than eaten on its own.
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"Skuteczne wykorzystanie bananów i awokado w Chile" "Successful use of bananas and avocados in Chile"
2024-10-07 00:00
The German company Frigotec GmbH is continuing its international expansion with its established Softripe ripening technology for bananas and exotic fruits. "Chile is the 11th country to join as another interesting market where the patented Softripe technology is being successfully utilized,"
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Job offer: Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG is looking for a Head of Purchasing & Sales - Member of the Management Board (m/f/d)
2024-10-02 09:00
Our customer, Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG, is a renowned, successful, and internationally active family business with an excellent reputation. Founded in 1930, the company specializes in sourcing and marketing exotic fruits, mushrooms, and berries.
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East Texas offers great potential for kiwi cultivation.
2024-09-30 00:00
East Texas is being considered as a possible center for growing certain varieties of kiwifruit and other exotic fruits, taking advantage of the region's climate. Ross Stevenson, a kiwifruit agriculture expert from New Zealand, has noted that the region's humidity is favorable for the cultivation of these fruits.
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Viral purple apples are fake, causing real-world confusion.
2024-09-26 00:00
Social media images of purple apples, claimed to be from Saskatchewan, have gone viral, prompting many to search for these exotic fruits. However, horticulturist Rachelle Hofmeister confirmed that the images are AI-generated and the apples are not real. Nevertheless, people still rushed to local orchards.
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Packnatur produces net tubing for delicate fruits.
2024-09-25 00:00
The white foam plastic nets now have competition. Exotic fruits like mangoes or papayas can now be individually wrapped in wood fiber for added protection during transport. This material can also be used to securely pack items like bottles without causing any unwanted pressure marks.
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Fresh Market 2024: The Largest B2B Meeting for the Fruit, Vegetable, and Flower Industry in Central and Eastern Europe.
2024-09-21 09:27
On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries.
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The Fruit Service Collective has been in operation since June. This service company based in Meer specializes in the storage, ripening, and packaging of avocados specifically for third parties. "We have noticed a demand from importers, exporters, as well as retailers for a service provider for such exotic fruits."
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Exports provide a way for growers to increase their returns when they are not seeing higher profits locally.
2024-09-09 00:00
Family-owned exporter of baby vegetables and exotic fruit, Imifino Exports, has recently marked its first year in business. Owner Vincent Keesenberg brings years of experience in fresh exports via sea freight and air freight, but has chosen to shift focus to air freight. Imifino Exports has partnered with Above and Beyond Logistics to enhance their distribution capabilities and reach.
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Colombia: OCATI® will increase passion fruit consumption in Europe.
2024-09-04 11:00
"Although we grow a wide range of exotic fruits, we have specialized in Passiflora, as the technical term for the entire family of passion fruits. By focusing on this, we can channel our energies more effectively and ensure quality."
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Andalusia promotes exotic fruit with 'GOexotika'.
2024-09-03 00:00
In a joint effort, GOexotika brings together five key actors: the University of Almería, the Cajamar Group Foundation, through the Cajamar Las Palmerillas Experimental Station, and its knowledge community.
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"Ironically, the demand for exotic fruits is highest when many items are not in season."
2024-08-28 00:00
Lato jest niemal sprzecznym okresem roku dla tropikalnych i egzotycznych owoców. Dostęp jest obfity, ale popyt cierpi z powodu konkurencji ze strony lokalnych upraw, takich jak owoce pestkowe, czereśnie i arbuz. Latem konsumenci skłaniają się ku produktom o niższej cenie i dostępnym tylko przez ograniczony czas. "It".
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Orsero celebrates Avocado Day in Gdo.
2024-08-01 00:00
These days we celebrate Avocado Day, a day dedicated to the exotic fruit that has gained popularity among many Italians in recent years.
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"Due to the abundance of stone fruits and berries, citrus fruits and exotic fruits typically take a backseat during the summer season. Currently, we are mainly offering juice oranges, primarily sourced from Egypt and South Africa as the Spanish season is winding down. In regards to pricing, the"
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Omer-Decugis & Cie: H1 revenue of €123.9 million, up sharply from the previous year.
2024-07-18 00:00
Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, today announced its results for the first half of the 2023/24 financial year (1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024), as approved by the Board of Directors on 17 July 2024, and its revenue for the third.
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"I have green fingers and it calms me to work with plants," says Roedolf van der Merwe, entrepreneur and founder of Eat Your Greens. He is a supplier of "a little bit of everything" on several small, rented Gauteng locations and now also on his own farm in Brits, Northwest Province.
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"The lime market is expanding."
2024-07-08 00:00
Oliver, a company specializing in the trade of exotic fruits at Rungis, offers limes shipped by boat from Brazil all year round. "We enjoy working with this origin because it often provides high-quality fruits that are more beautiful and juicier," explains Guillaume Angilbert. The market is expanding, as it
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