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South Africa expresses disappointment over slow BRICS progress
2026-02-03 08:00
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Hortgro is considering taking legal action due to operational failures at the Port of Cape Town.
2026-02-02 09:00
The South African deciduous fruit industry has increased its operational collaboration with South African port operator, Transnet, due to issues at the Port of Cape Town.
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Morocco's fresh produce, quickly and reliably delivered overseas.
2026-02-02 08:00
Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. This is made possible by the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, allowing tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables to be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably.
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The oversupply of mangoes in Kenya has led to the issuance of an advisory in Murang'a.
2026-02-02 00:00
The Murang'a County Government has issued a notice to mango farmers in response to an excess supply that has caused a slowdown in the purchase of fruit by contracted processors throughout the county. Governor Irungu Kang'ata stated in a public announcement that the surplus is a result of weather patterns from the previous year.
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Morocco's fresh produce, delivered quickly and reliably overseas.
2026-02-02 00:00
Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to access the UK and Northern Europe markets. Thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables can now be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably.
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FreshPlaza Special on South Africa
2026-02-02 00:00
W lutym FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co związane z Republiką Południowej Afryki. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w biznes świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu...
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Sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się pozytywnie. Wolumeny nadal rosną zgodnie z zauważanym w ostatnich latach trendem wzrostowym, a klimat sprzyja zarówno lokalnej produkcji, jak i konkurencyjnej pozycji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal z egipskiej firmy Tomna for Agricultural.
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Storms in Spain and Morocco: "Everyone had to cancel trade"
2026-01-31 00:00
Severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have impacted vegetable supplies. Pieter de Ruijter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "There is really something wrong." In Almería, for instance, many greenhouses are flooded. One cooperative had no
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The European demand for strawberries from Egypt remains high.
2026-01-30 10:00
The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers.
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South Africa expresses disappointment over slow BRICS progress
2026-02-03 08:00
More. Go to the article
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Hortgro is considering taking legal action due to operational failures at the Port of Cape Town.
2026-02-02 09:00
The South African deciduous fruit industry has increased its operational collaboration with South African port operator, Transnet, due to issues at the Port of Cape Town.
read more
More. Go to the article
read more
Morocco's fresh produce, quickly and reliably delivered overseas.
2026-02-02 08:00
Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. This is made possible by the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, allowing tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables to be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably.
read more
The oversupply of mangoes in Kenya has led to the issuance of an advisory in Murang'a.
2026-02-02 00:00
The Murang'a County Government has issued a notice to mango farmers in response to an excess supply that has caused a slowdown in the purchase of fruit by contracted processors throughout the county. Governor Irungu Kang'ata stated in a public announcement that the surplus is a result of weather patterns from the previous year.
read more
Morocco's fresh produce, delivered quickly and reliably overseas.
2026-02-02 00:00
Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to access the UK and Northern Europe markets. Thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables can now be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably.
read more
FreshPlaza Special on South Africa
2026-02-02 00:00
W lutym FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co związane z Republiką Południowej Afryki. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w biznes świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu...
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Sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się pozytywnie. Wolumeny nadal rosną zgodnie z zauważanym w ostatnich latach trendem wzrostowym, a klimat sprzyja zarówno lokalnej produkcji, jak i konkurencyjnej pozycji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal z egipskiej firmy Tomna for Agricultural.
read more
Storms in Spain and Morocco: "Everyone had to cancel trade"
2026-01-31 00:00
Severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have impacted vegetable supplies. Pieter de Ruijter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "There is really something wrong." In Almería, for instance, many greenhouses are flooded. One cooperative had no
read more
The European demand for strawberries from Egypt remains high.
2026-01-30 10:00
The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers.
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"Od przerw w podatkach do wzrostu napędzanego wynikami: nowa przestrzeń inwestycyjna Etiopii"
2026-01-30 00:00
The article was written by Mekonnen Solomon, the former Director of Horticulture Investment in Ethiopia. On January 20, 2026, during its 52nd regular meeting, the Council of Ministers of Ethiopia approved the revised investment incentive regulations, acknowledging them as a transformative policy.
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Nadchodząca zmiana dla melonów z zagranicy
2026-01-30 00:00
Dostawa melonów z Gwatemali ustabilizowała się w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni. "Doświadczyliśmy niższych wolumenów podczas listopada, grudnia i na początku stycznia" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Większość tych niższych wolumenów przypisano opadom deszczu.
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A South African lemon grower anticipates a well-balanced supply and demand situation.
2026-01-30 00:00
Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted citrus black spot spray programs, which an exporter has warned could increase disease pressure.
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Kenya is prioritizing the improvement of port efficiency in preparation for the upcoming avocado season.
2026-01-30 00:00
Kenya is intensifying its efforts to improve port efficiency as the upcoming avocado harvesting season approaches, aiming to safeguard the quality of fruit and facilitate the export of perishable produce. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui emphasized the importance of efficient port operations.
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The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements.
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Kenya: "Motivated and satisfied employees are more focused, accountable, and quality-conscious."
2026-01-30 00:00
"The news was received with pride and excitement across the organization," says Rushabh Shah of Osho Chemical Industries, which has recently received multiple awards. "Employees viewed the recognition as a meaningful validation of the culture they help build every day. It reinforced a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation within the team."
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AVOCADOS
2026-01-30 00:00
The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints.
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Burza w Hiszpanii i Maroku: „Wszyscy musieli odwołać handel”
2026-01-30 00:00
The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..."
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Ecuador has joined a regional initiative to enhance the production of Cavendish bananas.
2026-01-30 00:00
Ecuador has joined Brazil and CAF to launch a regional initiative aimed at improving the genetic resilience of the Cavendish banana against key pests affecting Latin America. The cooperation was formalized through a letter of intent signed by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador.
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"We are making significant investments in pomegranate farming."
2026-01-30 00:00
Star South Fruits has been a leading player in the South African pomegranate industry for over fifteen years, solidifying its position as a major supplier of pomegranates. Once their own pomegranate plantations are fully established, Star South Fruits could potentially have the largest area of pomegranates planted in the region.
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