Orange City buyers welcome exotic fruits despite domestic supplies
October 14, 2024 | The Hitavada |
Demand for exotic fruits in Orange City is rising, with consumers willing to pay premium prices for imported options like New Zealand kiwis, Thai dragon fruit, Peruvian blueberries, and Chilean grapes. Fruit vendors report that 30-40% of sales now come from foreign fruits, as citizens embrace diverse and year-round options despite the availability of local fruits. Vendors attribute this shift to higher purchasing power and evolving tastes. Popular imported fruits include avocados, mini oranges, and mangosteen, priced significantly higher than domestic produce. Packaged attractively, these fruits cater to consumer preferences, reshaping the local market landscape.
Read more
Viewed Articles
October 14, 2024 | The Hitavada | Demand for exotic fruits in Orange City is rising, with consumers willing to pay premium prices for imported options like New Zealand kiwis, Thai dragon fruit, Peruvi
Read More
October 14, 2026 | Taipei Times | Taiwanese pineapples are expected to enter the US market in 2027, following the announcement of import requirements by the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Servi
September 24, 2026 | Daily Tribune | The Philippines is expanding its tropical fruit export markets with trial shipments of fresh durian and mangosteen to Canada, supporting government efforts to dive
October 03, 2026 | The Star | China is making progress in domestic durian cultivation as experimental orchards in Yunnan Province begin producing tree-ripened fruit after several years of trials. This
July 28, 2026 | Taipei Times | Taiwanese fruit exporters are expanding their presence in the UK, with a shipment of more than one tonne of premium produce sent to fruit retailers and Asian supermarket
October 15, 2026 | Manila Bulletin | The Philippines is seeking to expand agricultural trade with South Africa by securing market access for Philippine mango exports while reviewing import requirement
