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The shutdown of foodservice channels across the world is having a devastating effect on the mango market and other products perceived as being luxury fruits. Gary Clevenger, managing member and […]
Tue 28/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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On 31st March, the first ever shipment of Philippine avocados (7,656 tons of Hass) was sent by Dole to China. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion on April […]
Thu 16/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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The mystery of what gives the prized but foul-smelling Asian fruit durian its characteristic odour has finally ended. Researchers at Munich Technical University discovered that a rare amino acid called […]
Thu 19/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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After years of hard work, a container carrying 16 tonnes of quality Colombian Hass avocados has been exported from Westfalia Fruit Colombia (WFC) to Yokohama, Japan. This is the first […]
Wed 18/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Colombian crops with international certifications—such as the Rainforest Alliance seal, which guarantees sustainable environmental and social practices—increased 315% in just one year.
Wed 11/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Never before has a Peruvian company achieved this export figure in one campaign.
Wed 04/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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The Costa Rican delegation is made up of the following companies: Tropifoods SA, Verita Tropicals Costa Rica, Jalaram Fruit, Exportagri, Fertynic, ByC Exportadores, Barvatex de Heredia SA, Chestnut Hill Farms, […]
Thu 23/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Following Spain’s avocado boom, the sector is experiencing issues which were previously encountered with other products, such as persimmon, pomegranate, and almond. The fruit’s profitability has led to a shortage […]
Thu 09/01/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Chilean avocado producers are a step closer to gaining access to the Australian market. The final report published by the Australian government on pest control recommends allowing imports of fresh […]
Mon 30/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The first Colombian avocados landed in China in the middle of December, following the signing of a protocol between the two countries. The first three companies to export Colombian avocado […]
Tue 24/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Vietnam imports US$150 million of fresh fruits and vegetables every month, with shipments soaring from the US and Australia. This influx has led to exotic fruits becoming less pricy and […]
Tue 24/12/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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The lucrative avocado sector is catching the eye of thieves in southern Spain. Two years ago, one farm had about 2,000 kilos of the fruit stolen during a weekend, reports […]
Fri 20/12/2019 by Alexandra Sautois
