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June 17, 2024 | Times | Researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand have created a novel leather alternative from pineapple leaf fibers, marking a significant advancement in sustainable materials. T

June 12, 2024 | The Produce News | Peru's avocado crop is smaller this season, but Calavo Growers Inc. will have slightly more volume for the U.S. market. They expect smaller-sized avocados, with

June 13, 2024 | The New Times | The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and FAO launched a nationwide campaign in Rwanda against mango mealybugs, which severely affect mango crops,

June 18, 2024 | Economic Times | Eric Chan made a significant career shift from a well-paying job in satellite and robotics coding to pioneering a durian business in Malaysia, a move that puzzled his

June 20, 2024 | People's Daily | Long'an county in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, is currently in the midst of dragon fruit harvest season, boasting exceptional yields due to favorab

May 20, 2024 | Times of India | At the Goa Mango Fest, Director of Agriculture Neville Alphonso emphasized the urgent need for adopting new technologies and training farmers to combat the adverse effe

May 13, 2024 | The Independent | Climate change is threatening avocado production worldwide, affecting key growing regions like Mexico, Chile, and Peru. The volatile climate conditions, including hott

May 02, 2024 | SGGP | Dragon fruit prices are on the rise in Vietnamese provinces like Binh Thuan, Tien Giang, and Long An. Type-1 dragon fruits are now fetching over VND40,000 (US$1.57)/kg, while typ

May 03, 2024 | The straitstimes | Malaysia's current heatwave, attributed to the El Niño phenomenon, is expected to significantly impact various crops. The durian industry, particularly the Musang

May 05, 2024 | Taipei Times | Amid a scorching heat wave in Southeast Asia, durian farmers in Thailand are grappling with reduced yields and soaring costs, posing a threat to the lucrative industry. W

May 12, 2024 | VnExpress | Despite low prices due to oversupply, Thai mangosteen is selling well in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Oanh, a merchant at Xom Moi market, notes improved quality this year, selli

May 02, 2024 | Produce Report | Ongoing hot weather in Binh Duong, Vietnam, is expected to decrease mangosteen production by 70%. Binh Duong, known for various fruits, has over 1,000 hectares of mango