Mangoes
Peruvian mango exports in free fall
2024-02-05 00:00
The export volume of Peruvian mangoes decreased by 80% this season due to the effects of El Niño: high temperatures drastically reduced production in Peru and consequently caused a sharp drop in exports. The reduced mango supply led to
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Bahian fruit exports experience massive growth in Brazil
2024-02-05 00:00
In the first eleven months of 2023, Bahian fruit exports saw a significant surge, reaching 170,000 tons and generating R$1.05 billion in revenue. This represents a 37% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
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Peru to offer a basket of fruit to the world in Berlin
2024-02-05 00:00
Peru will highlight the diversity of its agricultural offer this week in Berlin, with a “captivating selection of products that reflect the richness of its lands,” says Julian Valladares from PromPeru based in London. "Among the main fruit types on offer from Peru are grapes and blueberries,
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Prices for mangoes remain well above the previous year's level
2024-02-02 09:00
So far, significantly fewer mangoes have been shipped from the growing regions in Brazil and Peru for the German market than at this time last year. As a result, there was hardly any produce available on the open markets and wholesale markets in Germany, and prices for shipments
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"Mangoes are often procured by paying large sums of money"
2024-02-02 00:00
For weeks, the global mango market has remained affected by a supply shortage. At present, finding the product is challenging and usually only achievable at very high prices for those without any previous agreements with suppliers. This is the situation according to Tao Azemmat, manager of the
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Strategic collaboration for natural coating company
2024-02-02 00:00
Food coating technology Akorn is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration with Sobifruits, an exporter of premium ripe mangoes in Peru. Sobi’s customers in Europe, Asia and North America now enjoy exceptional quality fruit with extended shelf life. Akorn Natural™ coating for mangoes
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"At the moment, flights do not give space to perishable cargo"
2024-02-02 00:00
The Alphonso mango cultivation will start up again next month. According to Parth Ramani of Indian fresh produce exporter, Sanjog Enterprise, their growing period could be impacted a lot by unseasonal rains: “Our Alphonso mango cultivation starts shortly, with the growing period starting in
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Peruvian mango exports nosedive
2024-02-01 13:00
Tight mango supply has led to soaring prices on the UK and European markets. The high temperatures caused by El Niño have slashed production in Peru and caused a sharp drop in exports. Shipments during the 2023/24 season, which got underway last September, are down 80 per cent compared to the
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"The decline in organic consumption has slowed".
2024-01-31 00:00
The Granada company Bio Procam closed the mango season with the forecasts it had at the beginning of the year and which have been generalised in the sector: a notable drop of around 80% and high prices which have not compensated for the loss of production. "Farms of 30,000kg have made
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Reyes Gutiérrez, aiming for 1,000 hectares
2024-01-31 00:00
Its avocado and mango plantations are distributed between southern Spain and neighbouring Portugal: 50 hectares in the Axarquia region of Malaga, 150 in the province of Cadiz and 300 in Setubal (Portugal).
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Kenya's mango exports to EU hindered by lack of popular varieties
2024-01-31 00:00
Despite lifting a self-imposed ban on mango exports to the European Union over two years ago, Kenya is yet to make significant shipments to this key market. The limited demand for the locally grown variety of mangoes, which are not favored by European buyers, has been identified as the main barrier.
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Peruvian mango producers and exporters are adapting their strategies to be able to supply mangoes to markets. According to Jorge Aranguri Bazan from the exporter Dominus, “Due to the challenges posed by a 90% reduction in this year's mango production, we are adapting our strategies to ensure
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Natural Tropic remains among the top tropical fruit companies
2024-01-31 00:00
Natural Tropic continues to be one of the main players in the tropical fruit sector. This year, the company has exceeded expectations with respect to the initial forecasts it had for mango, closing the season with 800,000 kg. In the case of avocado, the increase in the number of new orchards in the areas
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Korea looks to invest in Cambodian ag exports
2024-01-30 00:00
The Korean Senior Citizens Association of Cambodia (KSCAC) and its South Korean partners are eyeing investment opportunities in seven Cambodian agricultural products for export to Korea and China.
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High-speed mango peeling machine makes debut
2024-01-30 00:00
Next week, at Fruit Logistica Berlin, A.B.L. will unveil its latest peeling machine - the MP90 – designed specifically for mangoes. “Boasting a speed of up to 90 fruits per minute, this unit stands as the fastest available in the market,” the company shares in a release.
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Vélez-Málaga has hosted the first meeting of the recently constituted Interprofessional Organisation of Avocado and Mango, in order to draw up and plan the programme of actions and activities that they plan to carry out during 2024.
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Víctor Luque takes over from Enrique Colilles at TROPS
2024-01-26 00:00
New stage in Trops, after the departure of the still general manager, Enrique Colilles.as of 31 March 2024, Víctor Luque Navas will be the new general manager of TROPS, who assumes this stage "very excited" to join a consolidated and leading project in Europe.
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Potential and challenges of the Kenyan fruit sub-sector
2024-01-25 00:00
The fruit sub-sector in Kenya plays a critical role in the country's agriculture and economy. The tropical climate is ideal for fruit cultivation, which is popular domestically and internationally. However, the sub-sector faces hurdles such as quality control, infrastructure, market
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Cambodian mangoes rise in popularity across Russian markets
2024-01-25 00:00
A representative from an agriculture firm exporting Cambodian mangoes to Russia and Central Asia has reported a surge in their popularity, particularly in high-end Russian markets. This is a positive sign for Cambodia's agricultural sector.
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Study highlights mango consumption benefits for women of childbearing age and older adults
2024-01-24 00:00
A recent US study, published in Nutrients, has shed light on the health benefits of mango consumption, particularly for women of childbearing age (WCA) and older adults. The study is part of a broader focus on nutritional equity, ensuring access to nutritious food for all, regardless of
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