The Alizza Fruit™, a premium citrus created by crossing a pummelo with one of the world's sweetest mandarins, is managed by Genesis Fresh, a part of the AMFresh Group. It is grown by partner producers in Spain and South Africa and is set to start its fourth commercial season in January 2026. read more

On December 15, The Consumer Goods Forum announced that the Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (F.O.S.S.) developed by the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) have been recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI). This recognition offers consumer goods companies with... read more

The Liberian Senate has unanimously approved legislation to establish the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank of Liberia, a specialized financial institution designed to expand access to affordable credit for farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and agro-processors who have traditionally been excluded. read more

Maroko ciągle umacnia swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku awokado. Według EastFruit, eksport wzrósł przez pięć kolejnych lat marketingowych, systematycznie ustanawiając nowe rekordy. read more

Sezon egipski rozpoczął się, a produkcja jest nieznacznie wyższa niż w zeszłym roku, mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "W Egyptian Emirati Import & Export rozpoczęliśmy sezon cytrusowy z Egiptu, w którym występują pomarańcze odmiany Valencia, read more

Egipt has managed to reduce the number of additional inspections on its citrus exports to the European Union, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. The European Commission has approved a reduction in the extra inspection rate from 20% to 10%, as stated in an official report. read more

Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant advancement if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool like the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export... read more

Last Wednesday, Aukje de Vries, State Secretary for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, paid a working visit to the Dutch grower AQ Roses, part of Rosa Plaza, in Bishoftu. The visit focused on international entrepreneurship and the interplay between trade and development cooperation. read more

Bright prospects are expected for South African pomegranates in 2026, with improving exports and recently established orchards set to increase export volumes significantly over the next five years. Recent developments in Turkey and Italy have also contributed to this positive outlook. read more

MSC is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its IROKO service with a new direct call at Cape Town, connecting Asia, South, and West Africa. This improved service will support various sectors, particularly the retail industry and other end-consumer industries. read more

Egypt has achieved a significant milestone in the U.S. garlic market by delivering record volumes in the first nine months of 2025, as reported by EastFruit. During this period, the United States imported 2,500 tons of Egyptian garlic, valued at over $6 million. This marked a sixfold increase compared to 2024. read more

In contrast to mass-produced fresh produce, specialty vegetables and greens in Egypt have a reliable growing season, as stated by Mohamed Elgazar, the CEO of Max Mark. Elgazar mentions that "many Egyptian products that are not produced on a large scale have a consistent season, unlike strawberries, for instance." read more

Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Dahra Agriculture – Egypt to advance Egypt's logistics infrastructure and strengthen its position as a regional hub for trade and supply chain solutions. read more

Egipt osiągnął w tym roku znaczący sukces na amerykańskim rynku, dostarczając rekordowe ilości czosnku do Stanów Zjednoczonych, jak podaje EastFruit. read more

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has increased its efforts to diversify Rwanda's export markets by expanding horticultural exports to new destinations such as the Middle East, India, and China in addition to traditional markets. Export agreements have been signed with China for products such as read more

The blueberry season in Morocco is beginning, but the growing conditions have been somewhat variable this season. While certain areas had favorable early weather, others faced challenges. These challenges were mainly due to temperature fluctuations and water management. read more

Farmers in Kenya are now targeting a new export market after successfully shipping the first batch of apple mangoes to the United Kingdom. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country's fresh produce sector. The consignment was officially dispatched on Saturday, December. read more

When Verte Tower joined the UNICEF StartUp Lab, the Ghanaian agritech company already had a functioning solution but required guidance on the next steps. Six months down the line, the team reports that the accelerator program assisted them in clarifying how their solar-powered vertical farming systems integrate into actual food systems. read more

Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant progress if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool akin to the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export… read more

Ibrahim Dawa, general manager of Al Mostafa, stated that the current Egyptian orange season will provide much-needed relief to exporters after two to three turbulent seasons. "We anticipate a more tranquil, predictable, and stable export season. Additionally, the local orange processing industry is expected to benefit from the improved conditions." read more