Fairtrade International has raised the minimum wage requirement for workers at over 70 certified flower farms in Africa, while also urging stakeholders in the supply chain to offer more competitive prices for flowers. The floor wage is the lowest wage that a worker can be paid. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is ready to start for the Francescon PO and, consequently, for the Mantuafruit PO. Among the protagonists of the season are Delica pumpkins, netted melons, and, starting this year, also mini watermelons with seeds. read more

Operational conditions across several African trade lanes are showing mixed developments. Reliability is improving in parts of East Africa, recovery measures are underway in Southern and West Africa, and selected Red Sea services are gradually resuming under defined safety frameworks. At the same time,... read more

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

Greenhouse development is growing across Africa as farmers look for more dependable production systems that can adapt to various climates, infrastructure limitations, and operational capabilities. GreenCon, a company based in Zimbabwe, has been operating on the continent for over thirty years since its establishment. read more

Raspberries are becoming a significant crop in Peru's drive to diversify its fruit production. Agromercado, an organization associated with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), emphasized this during the webinar "Commercial trends of raspberry cultivation in Peru." read more

The Coordination of Farmers' Organizations (COAG) has criticized the fact that tomato imports from Morocco and Western Sahara have virtually disappeared from the European Commission's official statistics, even though shipments continue to arrive in EU markets normally. This season, the European... read more

Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Senator Mutahi Kagwe, has announced significant new government interventions for agricultural exporters. These initiatives will be included in the Finance Bill of 2026, which is set to be presented in Parliament in March. This move aims to bolster Kenya's export-driven growth strategy. read more

Rwanda has launched a new export initiative aimed at improving market access for agricultural producers, with a focus on direct air cargo shipments of fruits and vegetables to West and Central Africa. The program is led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and targets. read more

For nearly thirty years, Safpro, South African Fruit Promotors, has been advocating for South African citrus, pomefruit, and grape farmers internationally. As usual, they can be found at the South African Pavilion at the Berlin Fruit Logistica. "We've been very fortunate to partner with." read more

Egyptian strawberries have gained recognition on the international market, according to Abdallah Tharwat, Chief Operating Officer of Egyberries, an Egyptian company that produces and exports frozen strawberries. "Egypt remains one of the top strawberry producers in the world, ranking third globally with." read more

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Temporary Admission Status has been granted to the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and Fairtrade International by the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, as shared on LinkedIn. Following the FSI-SSCI benchmarking announcement in 2021, social standards in... read more

Greenhouse rozwija się na terenie całej Afryki, gdyż producenci poszukują bardziej niezawodnych systemów produkcyjnych dostosowanych do zróżnicowanych klimatów, ograniczeń infrastrukturalnych oraz zdolności operacyjnych. Zimbabwańska firma GreenCon działa na kontynencie od ponad trzech dekad od swojego założenia. read more

Egipt has been granted permission to enter the Vietnamese market for the export of fresh onions and garlic, as reported by FreshPlaza citing an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. read more

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Kenya Flower Council held a meeting with KEPRO Kenya to discuss key developments in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and explore areas for deeper industry collaboration. The discussions provided important insights into the evolving EPR landscape. read more

South African fruit suppliers have expressed satisfaction with the one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States. However, they do not anticipate significant changes in the current situation following the introduction of 30% tariffs last year. read more

Valentine's Day has always been associated with flowers, but the way bouquets are wrapped is undergoing a subtle transformation. The 2026 trends focus on soft colors and natural textures, indicating a change in how Valentine's bouquets are presented visually. This shift is particularly noticeable in Valentine's arrangements. read more

Presented in Berlin, at the Fruit Logistica fair (Kenya stand), the Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa project, the network of Italian companies in the agrifood supply chains that aim to expand their business in sub-Saharan African countries. read more