GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES
In Italy, the imported Peruvian Kent mango season is coming to an end with declining quality and consumption, and prices for Brazilian mangoes are stable. South Africa has produced around 120,000

Spain was the main export destination for Peru's mangoes
According to Fresh Fruit, a week before the end of Peru's mango campaign, the country achieved a new weekly-shipment record. “Peru exported 1,027 tons that week, i.e. 22% more than in the same

Jabalpur grower guards mango costing ₹270,000 per kg with high-security cameras and dogs
A farmer in Hinauta village in Jabalpur has grown Japan's Miyazaki mango that sells for ₹270,000 per kg (€3,000) in the international market. Not only this, he has grown 26 varieties of

Niche mango runs the show on Limpopo farm
Reflecting on the previous mango season, which produced higher volumes than initially anticipated, Pieter Buys, chairperson of the South African Mango Growers’ Association, notes that Keitt

Brazil: Bahia region declares war on fruit fly
The Bahia region produces about 30 % of all fruit produced in Brazil. The focus - especially in the north - is on grapes and mangoes. In the past, producers were troubled by the increased

"No worries about the mango season in Senegal"
Senegalese mango producers are pleased with good weather conditions, which is not the case in all West African countries, according to Mohamed Mbengue of the Unionagri Des Niayes. "Senegalese

More mango supply brings pricing back down
Mango supplies, which have been fairly tight recently, are starting to see greater volumes come onto the market. “There’s plenty of yellow fruit out there right now and there’s plenty of

“The majority of the areas where mangoes grow are still safe and good to go”
The unseasonal rain in India did indeed damage some of the crops, but many of the cultivation areas haven’t been affected as much, says Manoj Barai, general manager for Indian fresh produce

Fresh-cut segment: launch of a new mango peeler
The innovation for 2023 is the new mango peeler mod. PL4M, which can process 24-28 fruits/minute. It is an improvement of the 6-head version (36-42 fruits/min) developed over 10 years ago. Plus,