Marginpar is known for its high-quality summer flowers. An international grower with 16 production sites in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, the company has been building a strong brand reputation for many years in the high-end market. In a fast-moving market where buyers are purchasing read more

The volumes of temperature-sensitive, or reefer, exports from South Africa have been steadily increasing over the past five years, as reported by the shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. The primary growth has been driven by exports to Europe, particularly due to products like citrus, table grapes, apples, and pears. read more

Uganda's flower sector is experiencing consistent growth, fueled by over $200 million (approximately Shs740 billion) in investments, as reported by industry data. Read more on Monitor. read more

Morocco has begun to revive its watermelon export sector after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, Morocco exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at US$190 million, marking a 54% growth compared to 2024. France read more

Maroko has started to revive its watermelon exports after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, the country exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at $190 million, marking a 54% increase compared to 2024. read more

Sezon 2025/2026 dla egipskich pomarańczy charakteryzuje się wyraźną dysproporcją między cyklami Navel i Valencia, gdzie egipscy eksporterzy zajmują słabą pozycję rynkową dla pierwszego, podczas gdy silne wskaźniki popytu są widoczne dla drugiego. Kilka czynników wyjaśnia tę zmianę w tym sezonie, jak. read more

W Kiptororo, a rural area w Nakuru County w Kenii, niedawno wybudowano magazyn ziemniaków, który działa całkowicie bez użycia prądu. Obiekt magazynowy został zbudowany przez firmę Hanse AgroStore Africa w imieniu Spółdzielni Rolniczej Chemare, która reprezentuje setki plantatorów ziemniaków. read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

The National Food Safety Authority in Egypt revealed that during the week of 17-23 January 2026, a total of 5,900 food export consignments were sent, weighing around 210,000 tons. MENA, a partner of TV BRICS, reported that these shipments were managed by 1,540 exporting companies. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie gruszki dla OV Fruit wracają w drodze wodnej. Importer otrzyma pełny asortyment gruszek z RPA w tym sezonie, w tym odmiany Williams BC, Williams BC blushed, Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc. read more

The leading brand-driven citrus company Bollo Natural Fruit (BNF) and South Africa-based ClemenGold International have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of transforming the supply of premium mandarins to European retailers. read more

La Unió Llauradora reports that, by the end of 2025, the RASFF system recorded a total of 949 rejections of fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries, due to either unauthorized active ingredients or exceeding MRLs. This represents a 6.5% increase from the 892 rejections in 2024. Turkey and Egypt accounted for the highest number of rejections. read more

The revenue from agricultural exports in South Africa has been increasing until 2025, with total export earnings estimated at US$11.7 billion so far. The growth has been mainly driven by refrigerated shipments that depend on reliable cold-chain logistics, as stated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. read more

Organto Foods has appointed Chad Hagen to its board of directors, effective January 27, 2026. He replaces Alejandro Maldonado, who resigned from the board effective January 26, 2026. The company, operating in the natural and organic food sector, is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek zbliża się do końca. Fred Douven z abbGrowers podsumowuje udany sezon. "Otrzymaliśmy większe ilości niż w poprzednich latach, nie tylko w wartościach bezwzględnych po latach El Niño, ale także procentowo w porównaniu z Stanami Zjednoczonymi i Azją." "I read more

Cztery statki przewożące południowoafrykańskie winogrona mają dotrzeć do Europy w ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni, w okresie intensywnej promocji winogron, przy czym ceny spadły w zeszłym tygodniu nawet do 1,29 euro. "Sprzedajemy znacznie więcej podczas promocji" - mówi Nico Louw, dyrektor ds. marketingu w EXSA. read more

"Due to the cold and rainy weather in December and January, the supply of vegetables in southern Spain and Morocco is currently limited. More weather-sensitive specialties, such as hot peppers and Sweet Bites mini sweet peppers, are the most affected by this. December has undoubtedly been one of" read more

Despite a slow start to the season for Egyptian oranges, with some exporters experiencing lower-than-expected demand, others believe that reports of a significant decline in exports are exaggerated. They argue that the success of the Navel campaign does not determine the outcome of the entire season and assure that. read more

The South African rand reached its highest level against the US dollar in three and a half years on Monday, driven by increased prices of precious metals and a more positive investor outlook. The currency hit 16 per dollar for the first time since June 2022 before slightly retreating to 16.03 by midday. read more

As Valentine's Day 2026 approaches, Kenya's flower export supply chain is once again operating under a familiar paradox. Production outlooks are broadly positive, demand remains resilient across core markets, and yet the system remains vulnerable to capacity mismatches and operational chokepoints. read more