Tunisia's 2025 citrus production is estimated at 265,000 tons, which is about 3% lower than last year, according to Imed Bey, President of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fisheries of Nabeul Governorate. Speaking to Express FM, Bey noted that fruit size is smaller this year, with about 35% of the crop being affected. read more

Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. This development signifies a shift in global tomato trade, placing Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in terms of export volume. In 2024, Morocco... read more

Czarna porzeczka może przestać być owocem wyłącznie przeznaczonym do soków i dżemów. Badacze z Instytutu Jamesa Huttona w Szkocji otrzymali pięcioletni grant na opracowanie odmian tego owocu odpowiednich do spożycia na surowo. Według portalu FreshFruitPortal, zespół prowadzi pracę. read more

The logistics sector in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is undergoing changes with the development of new cold storage facilities and logistics hubs in Cato Ridge, near Durban. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has highlighted various projects in the region that are anticipated to enhance the citrus industry. read more

Pierwsze próby eksportu awokado z Etiopii, przeprowadzone w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat, są bardzo obiecujące i zapowiadają nadchodzący przyjazd Etiopii jako nowego gracza na rynku światowym. Tak twierdzi Kaleab Getaneh, dyrektor generalny Ethio Fresh Export. Eksporter dzieli się swoim doświadczeniem. read more

Na początku grudnia rozpocznie się zbieranie wczesnych odmian borówki w Maroku, ale sezon nie rozkręci się w pełni do stycznia. Najlepszy okres dostępności to od marca do czerwca. "Warunki uprawy były wyjątkowe, a oczekiwania co do dobrej " read more

W sezonie eksportowym 2025 przemysł cytrusowy RPA zanotował największą dotychczasową liczbę eksportowanego towaru, pakując 203,4 miliona kartonów po 15 kg przeznaczonych na rynki międzynarodowe. Oznacza to wzrost o 22% w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem i przewyższa prognozę branżową kwietnia na poziomie 171,2 miliona kartonów. Wzrost jest związany z korzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. read more

Kenya has officially started exporting Solanaceae plants (Petunia spp. & Calibrachoa spp.) to the European Union (EU), marking a significant achievement for the country's floriculture industry. For years, Kenya was unable to export these plants to the EU due to the fact that the Solanaceae family also includes read more

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has initiated a campaign in Nigeria to promote the utilization of plastic crates for transporting and storing tomatoes. The objective is to enhance logistic efficiency and decrease post-harvest losses in the vegetable value chain within the country. read more

Kenya has officially started exporting Solanaceae plants (Petunia spp. & Calibrachoa spp.) to the European Union (EU), marking a significant achievement for the country's floriculture industry. For years, Kenya was unable to export these plants to the EU due to the Solanaceae family also including read more

Admiral Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced the passage of the container ship CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN through the Canal, marking the largest vessel to transit the waterway in the last two years. The ship, operated by the French company CMA CGM, crossed the Canal successfully. read more

Kenya is in talks with five major horticulture markets to lower tariffs on its products. Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui mentioned that higher tariffs were imposed on Kenya after it was categorized as a middle-income country, impacting its price competitiveness. In 2024, horticulture exports experienced a decrease. read more

United Exports, the exclusive marketer of Ozblu blueberries, has announced that its Southern African Ozblu farms have achieved the highest score – Platinum Status – in their first independent environmental audits conducted by the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (Siza) and Linking. read more

Wysoka, niezwykła popyt na pomarańcze i cytryny do produkcji soku o odpowiedniej jakości na rynkach zagranicznych przyczynił się do rekordowej sprzedaży południowoafrykańskich owoców cytrusowych w tym roku. read more

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has stated that Ghana's cashew industry could potentially generate over US$660 million in annual revenue with enhanced regulation, processing infrastructure, and export support. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer of TCDA, made this presentation. read more

Kenya is addressing key challenges that hinder the export of horticultural products through legislative reforms and the establishment of a new technical barriers committee. These initiatives aim to facilitate market access for the country's important flower, fruit, and vegetable industries, which generate billions in annual revenue. The timing of these efforts is crucial. read more

A platform funded by the EU and TradeMark Africa was launched this week to introduce electronic phytosanitary (ePhyto) certification to Ethiopia's export sector. This change is expected to have the most significant impact on the country's horticulture industry, which has long struggled with compliance challenges. The Integrated Export and read more

Spanish citrus exporters are feeling optimistic as the 2025/26 campaign begins. Despite facing the shortest crop in 16 years, the quality is said to be high. With reduced production in other Mediterranean countries such as Turkey and Morocco, there is optimism that... read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) and MPS have announced a new partnership aimed at driving sustainability across Kenya's floriculture industry through the use of the HortiFootprint Calculator, developed by MPS and LetsGrow.com. This collaboration marks a major step forward in helping Kenya's floriculture sector become more sustainable. read more