Nowozelandzka branża kiwi pozdrowiła współinwestycję rządu w nowy pięcioletni program mający pomóc plantatorom w uzyskiwaniu większych zbiorów owoców przy mniejszym zużyciu wody, składników odżywczych i mniejszym wpływie na środowisko. Nowozelandzkie Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Kiwi (NZKGI) i Zespri będą realizować program Optymalizacja. read more

Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) shows that onion losses typically average around 40%, but can increase to as much as 60%. read more

According to the Spanish newspaper FYH, based on data collected last May from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), Egypt is confirmed to be at the top of the list of countries with the highest number of notifications for the presence of unauthorized pesticides. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie rozpoczął się wcześnie, z pierwszymi zbiorami z Górnego Egiptu, zwłaszcza z Asuanu i Menii. Abdelkader Habouny, dyrektor generalny Habony Group, dzieli się swoimi przewidywaniami dotyczącymi tego, co nazwał "obietnicą silnego roku zarówno dla krajowej konsumpcji, jak i eksportu". Sezon otwiera się w znajomy sposób. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w 2025/26 roku był jednym z najbardziej wymagających w ostatnich latach dla południowoafrykańskiego przemysłu winogron stołowych. read more

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Unia Europejska i Kenia ogłosiły nowe inwestycje w ramach strategii Global Gateway, w tym finansowanie mające na celu wzmocnienie infrastruktury handlowej i transportowej wzdłuż Korytarza Północnego, jednego z głównych szlaków logistycznych Afryki Wschodniej. UE przeznaczy 17 milionów euro (19,5 miliona dolarów amerykańskich). read more

Italy continues to prove particularly dynamic in expanding destination markets for fruits and vegetables thanks to diplomatic work and phytosanitary agreements. The latest news concerns table grapes, which will now be able to be exported to South Africa following the signing of. read more

The trading activity on EastFruit platforms decreased by 5% in week 23 of 2026, primarily due to reduced sales from participants in Ukraine. However, there was an increase in activity among traders from Uzbekistan and Egypt, and offers from Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Poland, and Serbia also returned. read more

A wilgotne i chłodne rozpoczęcie 2026 roku wspiera produkcję jagód w Wielkiej Brytanii, a plantatorzy spodziewają się większych ilości malin w tym sezonie. Zbiory już się rozpoczęły i będą trwać do października. W firmie Angus Soft Fruits skupiono się na odmianie malin Ava Monet, która obecnie read more

Maersk has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for container shipments from China and Hong Kong to East Africa, effective June 15, 2026. The revised surcharge applies to non-spot container bookings destined for ports including Mombasa in Kenya and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Under the new... read more

The export season for Egyptian dried garlic is entering its final stretch under difficult conditions. Faced with weakening demand from Brazil and the imminent arrival of new Chinese and Spanish harvests on the market, Egyptian exporters are bracing for a slow close to what was widely described as a challenging season. read more

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"During this West Africa season, the mango market is once again demonstrating its unpredictability. You might have a certain perception of the market when you leave on a business trip, but by the time you land, the situation may have already changed," says Henk van der Meij from Hars & Hagebauer. read more

The local Moroccan market is currently experiencing a significant decrease in prices for fresh produce, particularly early vegetables like tomatoes and peppers. Growers explain that this is not a price stabilization phenomenon but rather a typical, temporary period of oversupply. Amine Amanatoullah investigates the situation. read more

Irish potato prices in Nigeria have risen due to increased production costs, insecurity in production areas, inflation, and supply constraints. In markets such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, baskets of Irish potatoes are being sold for between ₦8,000 and ₦10,000 (US$5.06-6.33). - Olufemi read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and head of business development & procurement at Abacate International, states that the supply of avocados is high, while demand is not as strong in India. He mentions that the Indian avocado market is facing challenges, especially during the peak Tanzania season. read more

"While we typically begin harvesting the first Prime and Starlight grapes in mid-June, it appears that we will start 10 or even 12 days later this year. The delay is attributed to the unusually cool and even cold winter we experienced. The following grapes, Superior, will likely be available towards the end of the first..." read more

Cameroon's banana exports reached 14,690 tons in May 2026, up from 14,477 tons in the same month last year, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This 1.5 per cent year-on-year increase, equivalent to 213 tons, was driven by higher… read more

This week, Bayer took part in the Citrus Forum in Valencia, where it presented its strategy to address significant challenges in the sector caused by increasing pest pressures such as South African cotonet, citrus cotonet, California red louse, red spider mite, and South African thrips. The company emphasized its commitment to finding solutions to these challenges. read more