SOURCE: Audacy Authorities are calling it the “largest stolen avocado recovery” ever executed in the history of Hill County. According to Chron, the Laredo Police Department was notified of an 18-wheeler that could be connected to a theft of avocados from Mexico. After locating and securing the potential vehicle involvedContinue Reading
SOURCE: WicNews The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has launched a significant initiative to restore the well renowned Antigua Black Pineapple. The government said that they plan to produce more than 200,000 plant heads by next year. The update was shared by Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith during a recent radioContinue Reading
SOURCE: Thit Taw, Global new Light of Myanmar Among orders for pineapples grown in Shan State’s Seikkhaung, the majority is placed from Yangon Region, said pineapple farmers. Pineapples produced from Seikkhaung are sweeter than those of other species, more popular, and more expensive. “Pineapple is just harvested and Seikkhaung isContinue Reading
SOURCE: Wilson Odhiambo, University World News Mount Kenya University (MKU) students have developed technology to repurpose pineapple waste into carbon-negative fertiliser. The patent is pending. Esbon Ogetto and Bettinah Maruti, the brains behind the technology, were awarded US$3,800 in the AYuTe Africa Challenge in recognition of their ground-breaking innovation thatContinue Reading
SOURCE: Ashwini M Sripad, New Indian Express With cyclone effect, there has been a delay in flowering of mango trees in certain parts, which will also impact harvesting. Being on season this year, farmers who were hoping for a bumper crop are disappointed as mangoes from various parts of theContinue Reading
SOURCE: Diana Sajami, Freshplaza The Dominican Republic continues to consolidate its position in the international market with key products such as bananas, avocados, pineapples, and mangoes; however, despite having a stable year-round production, challenges remain, especially as regards production costs, logistics, and price volatility. “One of the biggest challenges hasContinue Reading
SOURCE: Emmanuel Nkangura, The New Times After nearly five years of dedicated effort, residents of Kayonza District are celebrating the fruits of their labour. The community has transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial fruit production, with their first sales of avocados marking a significant milestone. An expansive orchard, covering 1,337Continue Reading
SOURCE: Belkis Martinez, La Nacion TRANSLATION: Freshplaza Papaya cultivation is in crisis in Argentina due to low demand. The domestic market consumes 8 million kilos a year, but this year consumption is expected to fall to just 6 million. The prices paid by the industry for this tropical fruit plummetedContinue Reading
SOURCE: Viet An, Thi Ha Vietnam is in negotiations with the U.S. to export fresh passion fruit, and they are expected to be completed next year. The U.S. is likely to be the next market for Vietnamese passion fruit after Australia, which approved imports in August this year, Tran VanContinue Reading
SOURCE: FanABC Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has encouraged farmers who are engaged in papaya cultivation to redouble their efforts in growing the crop. Highlighting the significance of the papaya for local consumptions and export market, the Prime Minister shared a social media post with pictures showcasing the progress ofContinue Reading
SOURCE: Siân Yates, FoodBev Media Westfalia Fruit has unveiled an innovative initiative that eliminates the need for plastic PLU stickers by introducing laser etching on mangoes. This project, stemming from the company’s operations in the Netherlands, marks a notable step in reducing plastic waste while enhancing product visibility in retailContinue Reading
SOURCE: Vietnam News Việt Nam has significant potential to increase fruit and vegetable exports to China via official channels, according to industry insiders. China, with a population of 1.4 billion, has an immense demand for tropical fruits, a key advantage for Việt Nam, which produces such fruits in large quantitiesContinue Reading