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. read more

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. read more

Mario Salazar Vergaray, president of the Association of Exporters' Agroindustries, Food, and Beverage Committee, stated that Peru has the potential to compete with top countries in the global export of frozen strawberries like Egypt and Poland. "We need to improve cultivation techniques," he said. read more

Botswana is a country located in central Southern Africa. It has a proud history in agriculture, with a strong focus on the beef industry and to some extent grains and maize production. Fruit production is limited, mostly concentrated in the Tule area in Southeastern Botswana. read more

The 21st of July 2025 marks an important moment for Ethiopia's agricultural sector with the official launch of the 10-Year National Horticulture Strategy and Enset Development Flagship. The event, which is being held at the Skylight Hotel, has brought together esteemed higher government officials and key… read more

The South African company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) reported that citrus export volumes by the end of June had already increased by 18 percent compared to the total from the previous year. This growth comes as the current season reaches its midpoint. read more

This would also mean the end of South Africa's participation in AGOA, the African Growth and Opportunities Act, which benefits exports from Africa to the USA. Under this law, South African citrus farmers have built a significant market in the past 20 years. read more

The Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament discussed two interventions made by Spanish MEPs Carmen Crespo and Mireia Borrás Pabón during its latest session. The Spanish MEPs requested the European Commission to reevaluate the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. According to them, the current situation... read more

W celu zwiększenia produktywności gospodarczej Ghany, rząd wprowadził strategię 24-godzinnej gospodarki. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu utrzymanie ciągłej aktywności gospodarczej i obejmuje komponent rolniczy znany jako Grow24. Inicjatywa Grow24 ma na celu ożywienie gospodarki Ghany... read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more

Sezon cebuli egipskiej zbliża się ku końcowi, ponieważ wielu eksporterów już zakończyło swoją kampanię. W porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, w bieżącym sezonie wolumeny były znacząco wyższe, co spowodowało spadek cen. Sektor miał trudności z powrotem do normalności po zakazie eksportu wprowadzonym w październiku 2023 roku. read more

While the "Respect" patent is being filed and recognized in various North American countries, Siropack is entering into another significant commercial agreement in North Africa. The Italian company based in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, which produces machines and software for the food industry, is expanding its presence in the region. read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

South Africa's citrus export season is currently at its halfway point, and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has reported an 18% increase in volumes by the end of June compared to the previous year. The superior quality of the fruit from South Africa has led to this rise in volumes, especially in exports to the European Union. read more

South African citrus producers have launched a new consumer campaign to raise awareness of SummerStar Ruby grapefruit, the first campaign of its kind since the former Jaffa grapefruit campaigns in the previous century. read more

The US administration has suggested that it might impose sanctions on leaders of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), as part of a general review of relations between the two countries. This review could also involve imposing higher tariffs on South African exports. read more

Morocco is making progress on the Nador West Med project, which is based on the successful Tangier-Med model. This initiative entails a €730 million investment to develop land with limited social or environmental issues. The first phase is projected to be finished by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will include a read more

Once again, South Africa is exporting record amounts of citrus - 175.6 million 15kg cartons, up from an initial estimate of 171 million cartons for the season. The strong demand for citrus is evident everywhere. "It has been surprising to see that there is room for all the fruit," commented. read more

Kenyan flower exporter The Flower Hub has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation (or B Corp). The Flower Hub has met rigorous social and environmental standards set by B Lab, the non-profit organization behind the B Corp movement. This certification reflects The Flower Hub's commitment to achieving specific goals related to sustainability and social responsibility. read more

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) is addressing concerns regarding South Africa's trade relations with Russia following the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has proposed a potential 100% tariff on imports from Russia, pending resolution talks. read more