Exotic fruits

These visits aimed to deepen the knowledge of papaya cultivation, showcasing to attendees the great potential that this exotic fruit represents for the national and international markets. While in the Canary Islands, the papaya cultivation is already established. read more

The Moroccan exotic fruit industry is experiencing rapidly changing climatic conditions, but is backed by strong foreign and local demand. The Moroccan market is primarily focused on three main products: avocados, which are thriving in the Kénitra-Larache axis in the northwest of the country, with record read more

Fruit harvesting, packing, and exports are ongoing in Colombia despite the recent heavy rains, flooding, and displacement of thousands of people in the country. Some lemon and exotic fruit fields were not affected by the flooding, which mainly occurred around the capital city of Bogotá. The Magdalena River. read more

Traditionally, as the holidays approach, the consumption of exotic fruits increases, and to understand the current trends, we visited the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market in Milan, where the director, Nicola Zaffraci, analyzed the situation: "In general, the month of... read more

The growth in sales of kiwifruit, pineapples, grapes, and exotic fruits has contributed to an "excellent" result for the Italian-owned importer-distributor Orsero Group in the first three quarters of the year. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has released its annual revenue for 2023/24 (from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024) and the fourth quarter of 2023/24 (from July 1 to September 30, 2024). Sales performance exceeded projections by over a... read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more

With the autumn holiday, the market for exotic fruits is currently quieter. "Sales always dip a bit during these weeks, but in the coming weeks, we expect a gradual increase," says Ive Lambert from Starfruit, who notes that offering niche products in the exotic segment will become increasingly... read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, is pleased to announce that its project to construct a new logistics and ripening platform in 2027 has been chosen as the winner of the call for proposals initiated by the Major Maritime Port of. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Farmers in Bavda, Indapur Taluka, have witnessed an increase in their income thanks to the cultivation of dragon fruit, which is known for its high yields and lower production costs. Sachin Kale, a local farmer, has been growing dragon fruit since 2016 and has managed to achieve yields of up to 15 tons per acre. The exotic fruit has been a profitable venture for the farmers in the region. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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," read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more