Exotic fruits

Germany relies on imports to guarantee a year-round supply of fresh produce. Almost 40% of Germany’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports come from developing countries. The opportunities for tropical and exotic fruit are growing, such as bananas, grapes, avocados, blueberries and mangos. The
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According to EastFruit, global trade of exotic fruits is growing extremely fast. We decided to create a top-10 strangest exotic fruits, some of which could even be dangerous if consumed unproperly, but which are becoming popular worldwide. However, let us first determine what is an “exotic
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According to EastFruit, global trade of exotic fruits is growing extremely fast. We decided to create a top-10 strangest exotic fruits, some of which could even be dangerous if consumed unproperly, but which are becoming popular worldwide. However, let us first determine what is an “exotic
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Last November, Rick Rebergen and Helien Verhagen made Portugal their permanent home. Helien has been in the exotic fruits and vegetables sales business for years. read more

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, there was a verdict declaring bankruptcy of JamboFresh, located at Klappolder 191 in Bleiswijk. Mr. J. van Tilborgh was appointed as trustee. JamboFresh was active in the import of exotic fruits, including avocados. read more

The melaincontracts two of the most popular exotic fruits, coconut and pineapple, and here is an organic smoothie with a fresh and satisfying taste, in the practical re-sealable pouch: Frullà Bio Mela Cocco Ananas. read more

During the summer period, sales of exotic fruit experience a physiological decline, as consumers are more focused on seasonal fruit such as peaches, peaches and watermelons. There is, however, one exception to these market trends and that is the coconut, a
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How is demand for tropical fruit holding up in the cost-of-living crisis? What can be done to prevent the commoditisation of key product lines such as mangoes? What role can India play in the European exotic fruit market? How are suppliers meeting the sustainability challenge? And which new
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How is demand for tropical fruit holding up in the cost-of-living crisis? What can be done to prevent the commoditisation of key product lines such as mangoes? What role can India play in the European exotic fruit market? How are suppliers meeting the sustainability challenge? And which new
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Sapodilla, also known as La-Moot in Thailand, wood potato, chiku, acha, or sapote, is an exotic fruit that tastes like a combination of ice cream, caramel, fudge, and condensed milk. In Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, this fruit is considered exotic and primarily grown by small
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The appeal of ginger and turmeric goes down, while that of spirulina, as well as traditional nuts such as hazelnuts and exotic fruits such as mango and avocado, goes up. The world of superfoods is always fluctuating and the latest trends are revealed by the 13th edition
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F.lli Orsero, the brand synonymous with high quality exotic fruit, presents an innovation in the IV gamma segment. An absolute novelty for the Italian market, which until now has only offered the public dehydrated or dried products: fresh coconut in snack version. The coconut snack
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Tropical and exotic fruit and vegetable exports not only comes from South America, but one company that specialises in sourcing from African producers is Africa Haven. They distribute the African grown exotics in several markets with Canada and the U.S. as main markets. “We currently supply
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Sicily is not only the land of oranges and prickly pears but, in recent years, the island's farms have specialised in exotic fruit. Tropical cultivation in Sicily seems to be expanding day by day and many companies have decided to invest in these crops.
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Vietnam is the most important global producer of pitahayas and the hunger for this exotic fruit is greatest in China. But demand for the so-called dragon fruit is also increasing within the Northern Hemisphere, which is why more and more pitahayas are also being produced in South Africa.
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The pitahaya is already one of Huelva's many crops. The campaign of this exotic fruit is starting this week with the first harvests, and those lots will find their way into the European markets as a local product, competing with other origins from the southern hemisphere. read more

Java Fresh is an export company focusing on the development of Indonesian tropical fruit such as mangosteen, salak, coconut and kaffir lime. The company’s revenues for the first quarter of the year showed a 159% YoY growth compared to Q1 2023. “We have high hopes that with the support of
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Ecuador is currently seeing lower exotic fruit exports to the U.S. market as Florida’s production of these fruit traditionally ramps up during the summer months. Esteban Jervis, Commercial Manager of exotic fruit exporter El Frutal, says they are now looking to export more to Asia, Africa and
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EastFruit experts draw attention to the growing assortment of fruits on the shelves of supermarkets in the capital of Uzbekistan, the city of Tashkent. The growing income level of the population is forcing retailers to expand the range of both Uzbek products and imported exotic fruits. read more