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Slump in Peru’s mango output

Slump in Peru’s mango output
Adrián Portugal / PROMPERÚ
Peru is set for a dramatic drop in its mango harvest in the 2023-24 campaign.
Wed 20/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Dole rolls out new dragon fruit programme in Ecuador

Dole rolls out new dragon fruit programme in Ecuador
Dole
Dole Food Company has announced it is now offering Ecuador-grown dragon fruit to consumers across the United States and Canada. As 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon, […]
Tue 19/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chilean and Colombian avocado suppliers team up

Chilean and Colombian avocado suppliers team up
Cabilfrut & Green SuperFood
Two of South America’s major produce exporters have formed an alliance to boost sales of fresh avocados on the international market. The strategic alliance brings together Chilean group Cabilfrut and […]
Wed 13/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Territorio Aguacate connects world of avocado 

Territorio Aguacate connects world of avocado 
Territorio Aguacate
Last week, the fifth edition of Territorio Aguacate, the main knowledge event of the avocado sector in Colombia, was held to promote research, connected the sector with global trends and markets, promoted technology for the sector and boosted investment.
Mon 04/12/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%

Chile’s avocado exports up by 25%
Mundo Agro
Chilean producers expect a bumper avocado crop in 2023/24, due to favourable climatic conditions and abundant rainfall in the winter. FAS/Santiago estimates that avocado production will total 200,000 tons, a […]
Tue 28/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Progress in China-Malaysia durian negotiations 

Progress in China-Malaysia durian negotiations 
Nanyangtravel.com.my
Malaysia’s efforts to gain access to the Chinese market for its fresh durian exports appear to be reaping rewards, with further meetings between officials from both countries being held to […]
Wed 25/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Luna ucr avocado tree to revolutionise sector

Luna ucr avocado tree to revolutionise sector
Eurosemillas
At this year’s Fruit Attraction, Eurosemillas presented the first variety of the international platform Green Motion Avocados, a type B flower avocado called LUNA ucr, that will revolutionise the concept […]
Thu 19/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Colombian Hass exports rice

Colombian Hass exports rice
Corpohass
Colombian Hass exports rice up by 25-30%. The main avocado harvest began in the week starting on September 11 and is projected to end in week 15 starting on April […]
Tue 17/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

West Australian avocados enjoy successful trial in Thailand

West Australian avocados enjoy successful trial in Thailand
The Avocado Collective
West Australian avocado growers have successfully shipped a verification shipment of Hass avocados to Thailand after gaining access in May. Peak industry body Avocados Australia welcomed the news of the […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South African avocados gain access to China

South African avocados gain access to China
Westfalia fruit
South African avocados have been granted access to the Chinese market. The export agreement was signed by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza and […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

China greenlights imports of South African avocados 

China greenlights imports of South African avocados 
Chris Wessels
South African avocado producers and exporters are celebrating having gained access to China, following the signing of a new agreement at the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) […]
Tue 05/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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