The deadline for the introduction of new 30% tariffs on South African fresh produce exports to the USA has expired. According to recent reports, the country has been given an additional seven-day deadline to submit a better proposal.
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South Africa has been granted a seven-day extension as 30 per cent US tariffs threaten its fresh produce exports.
2025-08-01 15:00
The deadline for implementing new 30 percent tariffs on South African fresh produce exports to the US has passed. However, recent reports suggest that the country has been given an additional seven days to propose a better solution.
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Kenya's avocado exporters are expanding their operations.
2025-07-31 12:00
As Kenya's position in the global avocado market continues to rise - now ranking among the top ten producers worldwide - the country's exporters are investing in production and infrastructure to remain competitive.
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Egyptian guava is once again leading the market in Qatar.
2025-07-31 00:00
Egpytian avocados are gaining popularity, with producer-exporter Pico taking the lead in expanding its plantations in the upcoming years.
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Egyptian avocados are becoming increasingly popular.
2025-07-30 17:00
Egipskie awokado są coraz bardziej popularne, według producenta-eksportera Pico, który prowadzi inicjatywę planując znacząco rozszerzyć swoje plantacje w nadchodzących latach.
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South Africa's citrus industry is predicting an 11% increase to over 180 million cartons.
2025-07-29 17:00
South Africa's total citrus crop is expected to exceed 180 million 15kg cartons this year, if the current picking and packing rates continue until the end of the season.
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South African citrus growers are asking President Ramaphosa for help as the US threatens to impose high tariffs starting on August 1st.
2025-07-29 13:00
The citrus industry in South Africa has taken last-minute steps to try to prevent, or at least postpone, punitive US tariffs that are set to come into effect on Friday, August 1st.
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After weeks of tensions and intense negotiations between Brussels and Washington, the "tariff roulette" has landed on a 15% tariff for European exports to the United States. The agreement, formalized at the end of the meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump, averts -
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The deadline for the introduction of new 30% tariffs on South African fresh produce exports to the USA has expired. According to recent reports, the country has been given an additional seven-day deadline to submit a better proposal.
read more
South Africa has been granted a seven-day extension as 30 per cent US tariffs threaten its fresh produce exports.
2025-08-01 15:00
The deadline for implementing new 30 percent tariffs on South African fresh produce exports to the US has passed. However, recent reports suggest that the country has been given an additional seven days to propose a better solution.
read more
Kenya's avocado exporters are expanding their operations.
2025-07-31 12:00
As Kenya's position in the global avocado market continues to rise - now ranking among the top ten producers worldwide - the country's exporters are investing in production and infrastructure to remain competitive.
read more
Egyptian guava is once again leading the market in Qatar.
2025-07-31 00:00
Egpytian avocados are gaining popularity, with producer-exporter Pico taking the lead in expanding its plantations in the upcoming years.
read more
Egyptian avocados are becoming increasingly popular.
2025-07-30 17:00
Egipskie awokado są coraz bardziej popularne, według producenta-eksportera Pico, który prowadzi inicjatywę planując znacząco rozszerzyć swoje plantacje w nadchodzących latach.
read more
South Africa's citrus industry is predicting an 11% increase to over 180 million cartons.
2025-07-29 17:00
South Africa's total citrus crop is expected to exceed 180 million 15kg cartons this year, if the current picking and packing rates continue until the end of the season.
read more
South African citrus growers are asking President Ramaphosa for help as the US threatens to impose high tariffs starting on August 1st.
2025-07-29 13:00
The citrus industry in South Africa has taken last-minute steps to try to prevent, or at least postpone, punitive US tariffs that are set to come into effect on Friday, August 1st.
read more
After weeks of tensions and intense negotiations between Brussels and Washington, the "tariff roulette" has landed on a 15% tariff for European exports to the United States. The agreement, formalized at the end of the meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump, averts -
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The decreased production of sweet potatoes in Egypt
2025-07-29 00:00
Dole Italia is the sponsor of the Trentino Basket Cup 2025.
2025-07-29 00:00
The Trentino summer lights up with the eleventh edition of the Trentino Basket Cup, the international tournament that on August 2nd and 3rd will bring the National Teams of Italy, Iceland, Poland, and Senegal to the Il T Quotidiano Arena for two days of great sporting spectacle. Supporting the Azzurri in this event...
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Oppy has announced that it will be importing Envy apples from New Zealand, followed by shipments from Chile and South Africa in the upcoming weeks.
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How to take care of a strawberry plantation after harvesting? Tips from Michał Malicki from UPL Poland.
2025-07-28 00:00
After finishing the strawberry harvest, many growers wonder what to do next. Should the plantation be mowed? What treatments should be carried out? How to take care of the new plantings that have just appeared in the field? Answers to these questions were provided during a meeting from the Strawberry series.
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Transnet Port Terminals: South Africa's citrus exports increase by 18% - EU shows rising demand
2025-07-25 09:00
The South African group Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) states that the export volume of citrus fruits was already 18% higher than the previous year by the end of June, as the current season approaches its halfway point.
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At rose grower Nini, which is part of Herburg in Naivasha, Kenya, an automated camera system from PATS is currently being employed to monitor False Codling Moth (FCM). Nini is participating in a project that focuses on enhancing early detection and monitoring of FCM through the use of the PATS-C system.
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Photo Report: IFPA Southern Africa conference 2025
2025-07-25 00:00
Minister John Steenhuisen did not disappoint as the keynote speaker at yesterday's Southern Africa conference organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest industry-led fresh produce organization globally. He stated, "Having flowers in the home drives emotional wellbeing."
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Decrease in sweet potato production in Egypt
2025-07-25 00:00
Some of the Egyptian sweet potato harvest will be delayed this year as growers have postponed planting to wait for better prices, according to Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import. "This year, the sweet potato production in Egypt is lower than last year because not all.
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Carrefour has agreed to sell its unprofitable business in Italy.
2025-07-25 00:00
Carrefour has launched a new program called 'Choose Better' in Kenya, aiming to encourage healthy and sustainable shopping among consumers. The initiative is designed to make it easier and more attractive for Kenyan shoppers to make healthier and more sustainable choices.
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This week, there was a significant increase in the volume of imported oranges from Australia and South Africa, which has put pressure on the market and resulted in a decrease in prices. Australian orange prices have dropped by around 15% compared to last week. Despite this, the overall quality of the oranges remains stable.
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