Mangoes
"We have a volume of 32 tons per week at the moment"
2024-01-23 00:00
Mangosteen is harvested throughout the year in various regions of Indonesia. Exporting company Citra Tama Jaya Indo are currently sourcing the fruit from Bogor.
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How the use of ethylene drives mango consumption
2024-01-22 00:00
In recent years, the pre-conditioning and ripening of fruits have proven to drive consumption and sales. This is a more recent way of thinking that is in contrast with the past when retailers focused on the longest shelf-life possible to avoid waste, save on costs, and make the most sales.
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Macfrut Academy, spotlight on avocados and mangos
2024-01-19 00:00
What is the current state of the European mango and avocado market? This was answered yesterday in the second episode of Macfrut Academy, the new informative format created by the exhibition to bring the fruit and vegetable sector closer to as many people as possible.
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"Shortages mean mango prices on the European market rise daily"
2024-01-19 00:00
Last year, the weather phenomenon, El Niño, meant that very few mangoes would be harvested in Peru this season. "That's because there was hardly any flowering in May. The Kent variety, by far the most common type in Peru, needs colder nights in the spring, at least below 18°C. That didn't
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security.
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“We’re at the peak of the mango crisis”
2024-01-18 00:00
Supply shortages in the mango market continue as both Ecuador and Peru are faced with the consequences of El Niño. Ecuador’s mango season is finishing up and while Peru started harvest a while back, it feels the country is still trying to get itself going. “Year to date, Peru has shipped
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Peruvian fresh mango exports plummet
2024-01-18 00:00
Fresh mango is one of the fruits on the Peruvian coast that has been most affected by the effects of El Niño. The high temperatures affected the flowering of the mango trees, which led to a decrease in production and, consequently, to a decline in exports this season.
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Granada to host the first International Subtropical Congress in May
2024-01-16 00:00
Asociación Granada Más is pleased to announce the first International Subtropical Congress, scheduled for 15-16 May 2024. The prestigious event will take place at the Palacio de Congresos de Granada and will bring together the world's leading experts in the cultivation of subtropical crops.
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Top 10 fruits & vegetables treasures of Egypt (part 1 – local mango)
2024-01-16 00:00
Egypt is a major exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the most delicious fruits are often not exported commercially. These hidden gems are often only available locally, and are a must-try for anyone visiting Egypt. However, EastFruit must warn you that reading about these mouth-watering
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The Granada Más Association is organizing the first International Congress of Subtropical Crops
2024-01-16 00:00
The Granada Más Association is delighted to announce the inaugural International Congress of Subtropical Crops, scheduled for May 15 and 16, 2024. The prestigious event will take place at the Granada Congress Palace and will bring together the world's leading experts in the cultivation of
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Increased shelf life for Uttar Pradesh mangoes destined for Europe
2024-01-12 00:00
The ICAR-CISH in Lucknow has developed technology to extend the shelf life of mangoes, facilitating the export of 100 MT of the fruit from Uttar Pradesh to Europe and Russia. However, this news has caused discontent among mango farmers in U.P.'s Malihabad belt, who were not consulted during the
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"We expect that our biggest annual growth in, say, Germany or France, is surely over"
2024-01-12 00:00
Specialist TFC Holland's exotics category has grown strongly in recent years. This Dutch company is, thus, working on expanding its storage and ripening capacity. Last year, the wholesaler took a new location into use in the Netherlands. It includes artificial intelligence-based avocado and
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Weird fruits and where to find them... on Instagram
2024-01-12 00:00
Tina Stoklosa and Simon Beun, two young people who love travelling and nature, are famous in the social media world for always looking for new fruits to taste and show off to their community, which on Instagram has more than 1.2 million followers;
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New year and new appointment with the Macfrut Academyl innovative digital training platform of Macfrut dedicated to the international fruit and vegetable supply chain through exclusive and strategic contents. On Thursday 18 January at 5 pm the spotlight will be on the European market of
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Mango supply is still limited thanks to the El Niño phenomenon and the subsequent winter rains. “Aside from smaller sized mangos, the rain brings additional quality concerns on harvested fruit, so we employ a more strict quality control at the farms and packing facility,” says Ana Paula
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Northern Territory produces over half of Australia’s mangoes
2024-01-08 00:00
The Northern Territory is Australia’s top grower of high-quality mangoes, with Australia’s favourite, sweet-tasting mangoes produced right here in the Territory.
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Mexico produced a record volume of mangoes in 2023
2024-01-08 00:00
Mexico's annual mango production up until November 2023 exceeded 2.23 million tons, breaking the record of the last decade, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader).
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Less Peruvian Kent crop means fewer shipped, more flown-in mangoes
2024-01-05 00:00
"It was an unusual year, with El Niño climate issues all over the world," begins Ad Verkerk of MBF (Meadowbrook Farms) Savannah, a Dutch company specializing in importing exotic fruits and vegetables. He is referring to the global weather conditions affecting the cultivation of many products,
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Peru particularly affected by El Niño
2024-01-04 13:00
Due to the length of the phenomenon, the mobility of calcium was reduced, leading to changes in quality and greater spoilage of the fruit. Avocados, for example, were barely hanging on the tree. But mangoes were also severely affected, which was a
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The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) has said it will showcase a range of organic exotic fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, including avocados, mangoes, limes, physalis, granadillas and more.
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