Founded in 2000 in New Zealand and then in 2007 in Kenya, the Olivado Fresh brand is already famous in many countries for its extra virgin avocado and coconut oils. […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo
Following its successful participation at the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is preparing for Fruit Logistica 2022 with African exhibitors.
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
Creative Commons CC0
Russian authorities have allegedly banned imports of pomegranates and peppers from Turkey indefinitely, according to reports in Turkish media. Russian customs received letters from the country’s food inspections agency Rospotrebnadzor, […]
Wed 01/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
USDA (Public domain)
Colombia’s fresh mangoes are now authorised to be imported to the US market. A release by USDA pest management agency APHIS said: “Based on the findings of a pest risk […]
Tue 30/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Mexico’s 2021/22 avocado crop is projected to drop by 8% YoY, according to FAS data. After a record 2020/21 campaign, the lower output is due to trees needing to recover […]
Thu 25/11/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Mr. Avocado
With Chinese demand for avocados constantly growing, Mr Avocado and Aldi China have teamed up to launch a co-branded ready-to-eat avocado product. Mr Avocado reached out to retailer Aldi soon […]
Wed 22/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Dole has partnered Ananas Anam in a project to transform pineapple waste into vegan leather. Ananas Anam is a vegan textiles brand that developed the Piñatex leather product over many […]
Thu 16/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Flatart/Modified
China has imposed an indefinite ban on longan imports from Thailand after discovering mealybugs in a shipment. The Bangkok Post reported that the ban began on 13 August, although Thailand […]
Wed 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Omer-Decugis & Cie
French importer SIIM has announced the arrival of the world’s first ‘Zero Carbon’ pineapple. By measuring and offsetting the carbon emissions from its plantations in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, to its […]
Tue 10/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
