Mangoes
"The mangosteen is the exotic fruit most in demand".
2024-02-23 00:00
Exotic products continue to be in stable demand, but there is one variety that is experiencing a greater increase in demand than others, and that is the mangosteen. "This product has become one of our most sought-after and valued products," says Rebecca García of Cabefruit.
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Valentina Caamano to add packing capabilities with new facility
2024-02-22 01:00
Valentina Caamano uses RED Grant to fund a fruit grading and packing machine
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Mango pricing could stay strong until April
2024-02-22 00:00
The supply of mangoes out of Southern Mexico continues to be short. "It's Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo fruit that are seeing short supply still due to the conditions they had down there during the flowering months 90 days ago," says Gary Clevenger of Freska Produce.
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India eyes reduced export costs with trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to US and EU
2024-02-22 00:00
In a pioneering move, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in partnership with the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), is gearing up for trial sea shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the US and the European Union. This
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“Mangosteen is the most popular exotic fruit item for us”
2024-02-21 00:00
Exotics continue to see steady demand, but there is one variety that witnesses a higher increase in demand than others, which is mangosteen. "This product has become one of our most requested and valued products," says Rebecca Garcia with Cabefruit. "We are pioneers of Mexico-grown mangosteen
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Dole launches a new tropical fruit line
2024-02-21 00:00
Dole Italia, a leading producer and distributor of premium quality fresh fruit, announces the launch of a new exotic fruit line consisting of a wide range of Dole-branded products - Mango, Avocado, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Lime and Zenzero - aimed at satisfying the
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Manga Rica makes most of Peruvian mango shortage
2024-02-20 10:00
Costa Rican mangoes fill an important window between February and May. But this year they have been in particularly strong demand due to the shortage of mangoes coming out of Peru, according to Andres Medina, managing director of grower-exporter Manga Rica.
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"Anyone thinking they'd seen it all in the mango market was in for a surprise this season," says Henk van der Meij of the Dutch company Hars&Hagebauer. "The market situation is indeed quite unique. Peru is exporting only a third of its normal volume, which has serious consequences for the
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Dole Italia launches a new tropical fruit line
2024-02-20 00:00
Dole Italia launches the new exotic fruit line consisting of a wide range of branded products.The new range consists of 2 references, Mango and Avocado, with an Ean label on the individual fruit, and 6 references in flow pack tray,Mango, Avocado, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Lime and
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New fresh-cut products for pomegranates and mangoes
2024-02-19 00:00
Fresh-cut fruit is often considered as part of the "processing industry" when actually there are thousands of producers and processors worldwide that are small, almost artisans. That is why the producers of processing machinery wanted to find the best solutions for these small and medium-small
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Eosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
2024-02-16 18:00
Dutch Organics specialist Eosta has announced a new development in the world of Natural Branding: Inverted Natural Branding.
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SH Pratt buys commercial arm of mango supplier Ripe Now
2024-02-16 12:00
UK banana importer and ripener SH Pratt Group has announced the acquisition of the commercial arm of Ripe Now, a mango and tropical fruit supplier to major British supermarkets and food manufacturers.
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Licenciado José Ángel Crespo, New President of EMEX
2024-02-16 00:00
Mr. Juan Bernardo Soto Durán as Secretary and Mr. Aldo Cisneros Álvarez as Treasurer are also part of the new Board.
The new Board is also composed of Mr. Juan Bernardo Soto Durán as Secretary and Mr. Aldo Cisneros Álvarez as Treasurer. read more
New nectarine released by Arkansas fruit breeding program
2024-02-16 00:00
The Ozark Mango™, the seventh nectarine introduced by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program, is a yellow-fleshed and standard-acid-level nectarine tailored for growers in the Southeast or Mid-South of the United States.
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The Netherlands boosted agricultural imports from Peru in 2023
2024-02-15 00:00
In 2023, the Netherlands emerged as a pivotal hub for Peruvian agro-exports, marking a 9% uptick in acquisitions. The Dutch market's appetite spanned over 50 agricultural commodities, with blueberries, avocados, grapes and mangoes leading the charge, collectively accounting for 79% of the total
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Good European demand for Brazilian mangoes continues
2024-02-14 00:00
The very good European market demand for mangoes from Brazil continues with producers and exporters supplying as much volume as they are able to harvest. Patricia Maruska, co-owner of forever5 exports in Brazil: “Brazil is now exporting mangoes to Europe, which we don’t usually do from
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Dole Italia expands space and acquires 3,000 sqm at Car
2024-02-13 00:00
Dole Italia has announced the acquisition of new space within the Centro Agroalimentare di Romafor a total of 3,000 square metres to implement the company's strategic lines in the Centre-South. Mangoes, avocados, grapes, citrus and small fruits, as well as pineapples and bananas
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Russia sourcing bananas from India in wake of dispute with Ecuador
2024-02-07 00:00
After a bitter dispute with Ecuador, its main supplier, Russia has begun importing bananas from India and is exploring other fruits. The change follows Ecuador's decision to trade Russian military equipment for U.S. goods. India, a significant banana producer, has indicated a willingness to
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“Empty mango market and very high prices”
2024-02-06 00:00
“There are very few Peruvian mangos on the market at the moment,” according to a French operator. Last year, volumes were sufficient but the current campaign got off to a later start. Numerous climate phenomena have severely impacted Peruvian production. Kent, “the main variety recognized
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Europe’s mango imports hit by El Niño
2024-02-05 11:00
The El Niño weather phenomenon has made life difficult for those in Europe working with products from Latin America such as mangoes.
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