Mangoes

Good winds are blowing over the mango industry in Côte d'Ivoire, as the growing phase is progressing comfortably, according to Joel Adjoka, CEO of Cofruibo & Mango Fresh. read more

"Free market mango prices were sky-high," begins Marcel van Rooijen of Trofi – a Dutch company that imports exotics - in early October. "Brazilian mangoes entered a fairly empty market because the drought and heat accelerated the Spanish season. The market can, thus, not meet demand right now." read more

Starting from November 13, 2023, Kenyan mango exporters will face more rigorous scrutiny; the country's Agriculture and Food Authority is about to tighten regulations to ensure the authenticity of mango export consignments. This move follows the October 31 decision by AFA to halt avocado
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Peru’s mango harvest season has started slowly with very low volumes due to a warm winter that led to very little flowering and fruit available to be harvested. According to Fernando Hidalgo, from Grupo Cultivemos in Peru, the effects of El Niño are very serious for their industry: “As for
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Ecuador’s dragon fruit window is expanding. Up until last year, the country had production volume 10 out of 12 months. This year, however, dragon fruit will be available year-round for the very first time. “Although Ecuador had some production every month this year, October showed
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Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have switched to growing short-term crops and perennial trees and breeding aquatic species on nearly 5,000ha of paddies. The crops include vegetables, watermelon, corn, and lotus and the trees include mango, jackfruit, lime, and orange. read more

The mango campaign is about to finish in Malaga. "Only the last Keitt and Sensation remain, which are the latest varieties in the area, and the truth is that the end is leaving us with a bitter feeling, as this has been a campaign with 75% less volume compared to last year," says Prudencio
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When Sudheer Naidu planted about 200 date palms at Bondalawada village of Anantapur district a dozen or so years ago, he was laughed at by other farmers. However, four years later, when the farm reaped profits, many Andhra Pradesh farmers followed in his footsteps and began cultivating dates. read more

Mission Produce has announced expansion plans for its forward distribution centre (FDC) in Dartford, England, to double ripening capacity and establish mango operations ”in response to the branch’s growing success”. read more

Approximately 500 tons of exotic fruits have arrived in the Primorsky Krai from China. Since the beginning of 2023, around 29,000 tons of various fruits and vegetables have been imported from China to the Primorsky Krai through the international automobile checkpoint Kani-Kurgan. read more

Amid robust foreign demand and a favorable exchange rate for exports, Brazilian consumers are experiencing heightened competition for mangoes, predominantly farmed in the Northeastern region of the country but also the Southeast. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. today announced expansion plans for its forward distribution center (FDC) in Dartford, England, to double ripening capacity and establish mango operations in response to the branch’s growing success. The expansion plans include the addition of 50 percent more Mission
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There is currently excellent demand in the mango market. "Mangoes are in pretty high demand, with unprecedented prices," says Henk van der Meij of Hars&Hagebauer. read more

The XIII International Mango Symposium, recently held in Malaga (Spain), has made this city the world capital of mangos. For five days, the capital of the Costa de Sol brought together more than 200 people from more than 28 countries, such as, for example

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Spain.
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Mango supplies are tight and will likely stay that way for the near future. “Brazil has been shipping the lion’s share of its fruit to Europe because Europe does not need hot water treatment so the expenses are less when you don’t have to do that. European demand is also really good,”
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The short season of California-grown Keitt mangos will wrap up soon. It runs for about six weeks in the months September and October. Keitts are a sweet and large mango variety with size 4 being most popular, but size 3 also being available. In the US, the mango variety is only grown in the
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Japanese restaurants and retailers are getting ready to say “IRASSHAIMASE!” to more Aussie mangoes, as the Albanese Government continues to deliver great trade outcomes for the agricultural sector. Australia’s mango industry will gain expanded market access following the removal of
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This year's exotic season is gradually picking up again at the Karlsruhe wholesale market. "We have been offering Peruvian as well as Brazilian mangoes for about two weeks now, carrying not only the commercially available Kent variety but also, for the first time, the lesser-known Apple variety.
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As fall sets in with storms, showers, and strong wind gusts, these fresh fruity popsicles are a treat not limited by changing seasons. On the Portuguese island of Madeira, an ice cream shop in the city of Funchal manages to capture summer with beautiful popsicles that exude freshness and flavor. read more

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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