Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
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Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
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A larger demand than anticipated resulted in organized chaos due to insufficient space for specialized reefer vessels from South Africa.
2024-04-25 00:00
"Organized chaos" is the best way to describe the shipping of products during the past 2023/24 deciduous fruit season from South Africa. Anlin Shipping has observed a significant rise in specialized reefer vessels, primarily from FPT, the privately operated terminal at the Port of Cape Town.
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The supply of Moroccan rosemary has been affected by a drought.
2024-04-25 00:00
The production of aromatic and medicinal plants in Morocco has been significantly impacted this year by prolonged drought conditions, resulting in reduced supply and prompting many growers and exporters to switch to other crops, as stated by Mehdi Benchekroun, the owner of Domaines Mehdi Benchekroun.
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Namibia is experiencing an increase in avocado imports.
2024-04-24 00:00
Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million.
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Mangoes are back in the spotlight.
2024-04-24 00:00
Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a
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Exploring the potential of Egyptian potato suppliers in Uzbekistan: key insights from FAO/EBRD training
2024-04-24 00:00
Uzbekistan holds the title of the world's largest importer of ware potatoes for direct consumption, while Egypt ranks among the globe's leading potato exporters. Despite this, a direct trade link between the two nations remains unestablished, even though Egypt possesses significant potential for exporting potatoes to Uzbekistan.
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Kenya is Europe's vegetable garden: "That's how the world works"
2024-04-24 00:00
In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados.
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The Kenyan avocado trade with China is thriving thanks to the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
2024-04-24 00:00
In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade.
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Oranges and mandarins from Egypt and Morocco in Central Asia.
2024-04-24 00:00
On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt.
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Raspberries: Lower quantities from Spain
2024-04-25 09:00
The majority of berries arriving from Spain and Morocco are flowing to the retail food sector, which increased its advertising activity in the 16th week. The advertised prices ranged from 11.92 euros/kg to 15.92 euros/kg compared to the previous week.
read more
Ecuador: Export of bananas to Algeria significantly increases
2024-04-25 09:00
As for the destination countries, the decline in shipments to the EU, Russia, and the United Kingdom was offset by an increase in shipments to the USA, North Africa, and the Far East. The largest increase was recorded in Algeria, where...
read more
A larger demand than anticipated resulted in organized chaos due to insufficient space for specialized reefer vessels from South Africa.
2024-04-25 00:00
"Organized chaos" is the best way to describe the shipping of products during the past 2023/24 deciduous fruit season from South Africa. Anlin Shipping has observed a significant rise in specialized reefer vessels, primarily from FPT, the privately operated terminal at the Port of Cape Town.
read more
The supply of Moroccan rosemary has been affected by a drought.
2024-04-25 00:00
The production of aromatic and medicinal plants in Morocco has been significantly impacted this year by prolonged drought conditions, resulting in reduced supply and prompting many growers and exporters to switch to other crops, as stated by Mehdi Benchekroun, the owner of Domaines Mehdi Benchekroun.
read more
Namibia is experiencing an increase in avocado imports.
2024-04-24 00:00
Namibia, with minimal commercial avocado production in its agronomic landscape, experienced a rise in avocado imports. In the last quarter of the previous year, imports reached 889 tonnes valued at over N$16.4 million. This marked a notable increase from the previous 756 tonnes, worth N$14.5 million.
read more
Mangoes are back in the spotlight.
2024-04-24 00:00
Mangoes from West Africa will soon be arriving in Europe. The harvesting started on April 12th in Ivory Coast, and the first containers transported by MSC are expected to arrive at European ports (Dunkirk, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London) from week 18. After a difficult start to the 2024 campaign, with a
read more
Exploring the potential of Egyptian potato suppliers in Uzbekistan: key insights from FAO/EBRD training
2024-04-24 00:00
Uzbekistan holds the title of the world's largest importer of ware potatoes for direct consumption, while Egypt ranks among the globe's leading potato exporters. Despite this, a direct trade link between the two nations remains unestablished, even though Egypt possesses significant potential for exporting potatoes to Uzbekistan.
read more
Kenya is Europe's vegetable garden: "That's how the world works"
2024-04-24 00:00
In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados.
read more
The Kenyan avocado trade with China is thriving thanks to the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
2024-04-24 00:00
In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade.
read more
Oranges and mandarins from Egypt and Morocco in Central Asia.
2024-04-24 00:00
On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt.
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The title "Exploring Market Opportunities: Oranges and Mandarins from Egypt and Morocco in Central Asia" remains the same in English.
2024-04-24 00:00
On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins.
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"Dobre ceny dla pomidorów koktajlowych, jednakże wzrost cen pomidorów malinowych okazuje się bardziej wyzwaniem."
2024-04-24 00:00
In the combination greenhouse of Germany's Emsland Gemüse, a part of Emsflower, April is the start of the annual crop rotation season. During week 16, the first cluster of tomatoes for the year were harvested, and a significant portion of the complex was also dedicated to bedding plants, preparing for the second planting.
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First peaches and nectarines from the Mediterranean region
2024-04-23 09:00
In addition, the overseas season is now coming to an end. Chile is increasingly focusing on the US market and this year is only sending small quantities to Europe. Consequently, the local market will mainly be supplied with imports from South Africa during the winter.
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The GLOBALG.A.P. standard provides greater flexibility for farms to showcase their own narratives.
2024-04-23 00:00
Attendees at last week's South African event on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour listened to a presentation from Brian Windsor, a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables. Mr. Windsor, who has experience as both a farmer and an auditor, discussed the ongoing enhancement of standards to cover the wide range of requirements.
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Tomato prices started to rise in March.
2024-04-23 00:00
The tomato prices in the Netherlands experienced a slight increase in March. However, they are still similar to February's prices, which are lower compared to the high prices seen in 2023. This is mainly due to the lack of local production and a delayed start to the growing season. In 2024, the situation has not yet fully normalized.
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Moroccan parliamentary group questions minister about sabotage of agricultural products in Spain.
2024-04-23 00:00
The "Progress and Socialist Party" parliamentary group in Morocco has submitted an inquiry to Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, concerning the destruction of Moroccan agricultural products in Spain and attempts to set warehouses on fire. They cited reports from Spanish media about an alleged attempt.
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Ecuador: Growing roses at 2,850 meters above sea level
2024-04-23 00:00
The Bellaflor Group grows over forty different varieties of cut flowers in the highlands of Ecuador, at an altitude of 2,850 meters. These include roses, spray roses, summer flowers, gypsophila, botanicals, greys, greens, bouquets, and tinted cut flowers. Additionally, the company owns a farm in Ethiopia.
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Sezon truskawek w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni, chociaż nadmierne opady deszczu spowodowały niższe dostawy niż zazwyczaj w tym okresie roku. Tymczasem maliny pozostają ledwo opłacalne dla producentów w Huelvie pomimo wysokich cen, a zainteresowanie uprawą maleje. Borówki...
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The 16th edition of Morocco's International Agricultural Fair (SIAM), the most prominent agricultural event on the African continent, will be held in Meknes starting today, April 22, until April 28. This year, Spain is the guest of honor with 37 Spanish companies specializing in agriculture participating.
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Stable production for citrus fruits in the Southern Hemisphere
2024-04-23 00:00
The citrus production from the southern hemisphere (Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Uruguay) is expected to decrease by less than 1% compared to the previous year, with estimated volumes of 24,338,123 tonnes.
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