The long wait for GI status is over for the Banganapalle mango

The long wait for GI status is over for the Banganapalle mango
Following a six year wait, the Banganapalle mango has finally been accorded the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) status that representatives of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh had for so […]
Thu 06/07/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Ocati promotes exotic fruit consumption

Ocati promotes exotic fruit consumption
With a 25-year track record in the export market for exotic fruits, Ocati is a family business from Colombia that has gained access to the most demanding markets such as […]
Thu 09/03/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Aguahass exporting its own avocado

Aguahass exporting its own avocado
Aguahass is a young Colombian company whose own fields of Hass avocado are going into their fifth year of production. The firm is now ready and able to start exporting […]
Thu 09/03/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Durian, mangosteen and longan: the kings of Thailand

Durian, mangosteen and longan: the kings of Thailand
The most popular fruits exported to China from Thailand are durians, called the ‘king of fruit’; mangosteens, the ‘queen’, and longans. “We have partner farmers and packing houses in various […]
Tue 27/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

France: higher consumption of bananas, berries, exotics

France: higher consumption of bananas, berries, exotics
The stable volumes of fruit and vegetable purchases in the past 10 years mask large variations by species and a sharp rise in retail prices. These are the main lessons […]
Tue 13/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico set for 4% rise in avocado exports

Mexico set for 4% rise in avocado exports
Traders anticipate Mexico’s avocado exports in the 2016/17 marketing year will rise about 4% on the previous year to over 1 million tons. This is attributed to expectations of continuing […]
Wed 07/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Ecuador can now export its mango to China

Ecuador can now export its mango to China
Thanks to a short winter and excellent weather during harvest, Ecuador’s new mango campaign is one of optimum quality. And what’s more, experts predict the volume will be up 10% […]
Mon 05/12/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Mexico, undisputed leader in avocado

Mexico, undisputed leader in avocado
Mexico is the only place where this fruit is available all year round. The Mexican Association of Producers and Exporting Packers, APEAM, A.C., was founded in 1997 with the task […]
Wed 28/09/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Actel claws back historic volumes

Actel claws back historic volumes
According to sales director Jordi Gázquez, in 2016 Actel is set to recover what used to be its historic volumes. “We’re on track to recover the 15% in volume that […]
Fri 22/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

Cameroon opens up to imports

Cameroon opens up to imports
The Cameroonian company UNAPAC, which produces bananas and pineapples, was one of the African market’s representatives invited to the French fair Medfel as importers. “We have also begun our fruit […]
Mon 18/07/2016 by Richard Wilkinson

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