Exotic fruit
All the news and market analysis for worldwide exotic fruit industry, including exotic fruit growers, exotic fruit production, and the import and export of exotic fruit.
StePac launches next-generation retail pouches for fresh produce
The Xgo Paz Pouch overcomes combines modified atmosphere, humidity control, and condensation management in a single retail-ready solution
Ocati targets UK growth with purple passion fruit campaign
Bumper harvest prompts Colombian supplier Ocati to launch a UK campaign championing purple passion fruit’s fibre content and flavour
Comment: What killed Korea’s pomegranate trade? And why convenience alone won’t bring it back
Korea’s pomegranate imports have plummeted in the last decade. Hyojun Kim unpacks some of the causes and outlines what it will take for a comeback
Shipping breakthrough unlocks Malaysian durian export potential
Daikin Reefer, Hernan Cooperation and Yidu Group have demonstrated that premium tree-drop Malaysian durian can be shipped to China by sea in 12 days
Mollar de Elche pomegranates target 50,000 tonnes for new season
PDO-certified volume similar to last season, but stricter selection criteria could result in better quality fruit and larger sizes
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
El Ciruelo debuts new Spanish-grown tropical fruit brand
Viva Tropic launches with papayas and dragon fruit grown in Spain
CA seafreight trial shows promise for Malaysian durians
Successful 12-day journey to China could pave the way for a new channel for tree-ripened durian
Staay expects persimmon demand to outpace supply
Hail damage in Valencia pushes availability below earlier forecasts, as supermarket demand for the fruit continues to grow
Brazil fruit exports surge but vast potential remains untapped
New report shows striking growth in country’s fresh fruit export sales, but also highlights significant structural barriers
Seeka raises full-year forecast as fruit business flourishes
Company secures robust kiwifruit returns as it expands into citrus, having made a number of operational improvements
Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Exclusive interviews with Sunpride CEO Cindyanto Tjong and Rijk Zwaan’s Jan Doldersum plus category features on apples and pears, kiwifruit and cherries
Mixed picture for Ecuadorean fruit exports
Shipments of blueberries, mangoes, passion fruit and avocados jump in H1, but price falls hit returns for passion fruit and avocados
Vietnam exports record value of fruits and vegetables to EU
Exports reach US$343.3mn in the first seven months of 2026, up 26 per cent on the same period last year
DSR Taiko and PKNP launch export traceability for Pahang Musang King
Malaysian durian specialist and state development corporation introduce digital traceability framework, supported by proposed Pahang Durian City integrated economic hub
Orsero posts record Q2 sales as US expansion gathers pace
Italian fresh produce group reports record second-quarter distribution sales as investment in Trucco strengthens its position in the North American market
Hiya Fruit looks north in China
New supply relationships at wholesale market near Beijing have opened up huge new sales opportunities for British-owned fruit importer
Vietnam becomes China’s third biggest fresh produce supplier
South-East Asian country gains market share, supplying almost 16 per cent of fresh produce imports
Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports to UK
Increasingly diversified export basket driving new opportunities for growth
Vietnam arrests deputy minister in durian corruption investigation
Four people detained over bribery allegations as part of a wider probe centred on certification procedures for durian exports to China
Fruits Ràfols boosts exotics portfolio with new Sweet Panda brand
The company will present its new exotic fruit brand at this year’s Fruit Attraction
Vietnamese dragonfruit exports dip following prolonged rains
Reduced output and steady demand leads to boost in local farm gate prices
Taiwanese exporters target UK market with premium fruit
Suppliers set out ambitions for fruit exports to UK at NCGM tasting event, following first shipments of lychees and mangoes in July
China’s durian imports rise 47 per cent in first half of 2026
Thailand maintains 81 per cent market share reaching US$3.79bn in export value
Innocent awards £1mn in grants to fruit and veg projects
Winning projects will support growers in 14 countries to adopt climate-friendly farm practices and secure the future of core ingredients in Innocent’s range, from citrus to coconut
Omer-Decugis ups stake in Ivorian mango business
French importer now owns 90 per cent of Sopromat, as it continues to make strategic investments aimed at doubling its sales
First international export shipment departs Navi Mumbai airport
Air India Cargo ships guavas to the UAE as airport commences international cargo operations
Cambodia gains access to China for jackfruit
Jackfruit is the latest Cambodian fruit to get the green light, following the likes of mangoes, bananas, longan and durian
Malaysia explores new land routes to aid durian glut
Reducing supply chain costs with new logistics solutions considered by Malaysia’s durian industry
Vietnam reduces durian bottleneck to China
Government to improve export code process as season ramps up
Agong Durian debuts authenticated Musang King durians
New durian brand launches in Singapore using AI-powered, blockchain traceability to stand out
Mitrofresh expands with new UK distribution centre
Exotic mushroom supplier based in the Netherlands says new UK facility will improve delivery times and strengthen supply chains for British customers
Direct export to China stabilises local Cambodian longan trade
Arrangement sees representatives purchase directly from farmers for export to China
China’s durian craze initiates supply chain evolution
Fresh infrastructure helps support new approaches to procurement and distribution while feeding China’s durian-hungry consumers
Costa Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi