Papaya
Papaya viruses challenge global agriculture
2024-03-05 00:00
Viruses present significant challenges in papaya production worldwide, with over ten strains identified, notably impacting crop yields and quality. The Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), Papaya leaf distortion mosaic virus (PLDMV), Papaya lethal yellowing virus (PLYV), Papaya mosaic virus (PapMV),
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During a recent visit to the facilities of SAT Bonnysa in Tenerife, the largest papaya producer in the archipelago, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty of the Government of the Canary Islands, Narvay Quintero, stressed the importance of the European market for the
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New papaya variety for greenhouse cultivation
2024-03-04 00:00
CapGen Seeds, a seed company from Almeria, is at the forefront of research and development of new papaya varieties. In this respect, the company presents Colima F1, a low-growing hybrid papaya that represents a significant milestone in greenhouse agriculture. This
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Colima F1, a new greenhouse papaya variety
2024-03-01 00:00
CapGen Seeds, a seed breeder from Almeria, is at the forefront of research and development of new papaya varieties. The company has launched Colima F1, a low-bearing hybrid papaya. This new variety was possible thanks to the company's team of plant genetics experts' years of hard work and
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New papaya variety for greenhouses
2024-02-29 00:00
Almeria-based seed breeder CapGen Seeds is at the forefront of research and development of new papaya varieties. In this line, they present Colima F1, a low-growing hybrid papaya that represents a significant milestone in greenhouse agriculture. This new
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Mexican papaya industry meet to improve papaya safety practices
2024-02-22 00:00
For more than four years, ProExport Papaya has led education, training, research, advisory and supervision actions in the implementation of contamination risk reduction systems in the Mexican Papaya Industry. The members of the Association have adopted measures beyond the national and foreign
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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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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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"A few years ago, you rarely found papayas in Dutch supermarkets"
2024-02-12 00:00
Last summer, Carlos Henrique Ferreira and Ricardo Mendes started Trust Green Trading. Ricardo says this fledgling Dutch company has a distinctive product in flown-in exotics. For 2024, Trust Green’s plans and goals are to expand the business establishing some solid business partnerships which
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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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Australian scientists will collaborate with global researchers to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.
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Hort Innovation goes global for variety development
2024-02-01 00:00
Australian scientists will be collaborating with their global counterparts to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.
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Bonnysa targets Europe’s growing papaya market
2024-01-25 11:00
Europe currently imports almost one-third of all the papayas grown in the world, but accounts for less than 5 per cent of global production. Jorge Ignacio Brotóns, commercial director of Bonnysa, explains why the company is seizing the opportunity to offer a more sustainable alternative.
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Mexican papaya production doubles in a decade
2024-01-22 11:00
Mexico’s papaya production has almost doubled in the past decade. According to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, production grew 48.3 per cent, from 765,000 tonnes in 2013 to 1.135m tonnes in 2023 as a result of increased acreage and higher productivity.
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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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The December holidays have caused an uptick in demand for some exotic fruit varieties and Asian retailers in particular pair exotic fruits to increase store visits this time of year. “Our Brazilian Samba papaya and Ecuadorian white dragon fruits are doing exceptionally well in Canada and
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Tropicals pricing strengthening as New Year’s demand heats up
2023-12-21 00:00
Tropical items shipping from Florida, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador and other regions shipping into the U.S., are on their winter peak of supply. They will also be staying with promotional volume through early 2024.
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Relative stability on generally complicated papaya market
2023-12-19 00:00
Specialized in exotic fruit, Tropibana takes stock of the current papaya market, looking more particularly at the Brazilian variety Formosa, which is one of its flagship products transported by air, and the “most revalued on the market.” The current context is generally complicated for all
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PAPAYAS
2023-12-15 00:00
In the Netherlands, the demand for Famosa papayas is limited, while Golden papayas experience a surge in demand, particularly in southern Europe, positioning them as a sought-after Christmas item. In France, the market is stable but complex, featuring papayas from Spain and Brazil. Italy,
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"Sanya papaya is on the market and has performed satisfactorily"
2023-12-14 00:00
The new season of Sanya papaya is now on the market, and the production season lasts from early December to the end of May next year. It is understood that due to abundant rain this year, papayas have sufficient moisture and are slow to accumulate sugar. The initial quality did not meet the
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