SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched their 2026 European summer campaign, entering new European markets and increasing retail and digital efforts following a successful first season.
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In 2025, Morocco imported 3.6 million kilograms of bananas from the Canary Islands.
2026-05-06 00:00
Maroko stał się ważnym miejscem docelowym dla nadwyżkowych bananów z Wysp Kanaryjskich, zwłaszcza gdy ceny są niskie na źródle. Pełni rolę wyjścia dla produktu, który nie może znaleźć rynku na kontynencie. Dane sektorowe dla 2025 roku pokazują, że 87% sprzedanych bananów - co równa się 329,1
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"Reduced supply and a shortage of larger mangoes are posing challenges during the Ivorian season."
2026-05-06 00:00
Joep Jongmans of Special Fruit stated that the mango market is currently doing well, but conditions are still challenging. The market is mainly concentrated on Côte d'Ivoire, where the new mango season has started. However, this season is unfolding differently than normal. "Supply is evident..."
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The International Pink Lady Alliance has closed down after 25 years.
2026-05-06 00:00
The International Pink Lady® Alliance (IPLA) has confirmed its planned closure after celebrating its 25th anniversary during a meeting held in Paarl, South Africa, from April 20th to 22nd. The event gathered most IPLA international members and signified the end of the non-profit organization.
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The South African grapefruit campaign is expanding to include France and the Netherlands.
2026-05-06 00:00
The SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have initiated their 2026 European summer campaign, extending their presence to France and the Netherlands after a successful 2025 season. Supported by members of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the campaign was initially launched last year under the SummerStar brand.
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The mango season in Senegal is shaping up to be promising, with positive signs of a strong production and a very favorable market position. This year, the West African mango season is primarily dependent on Senegal due to production issues in Côte d'Ivoire and ongoing challenges in Europe.
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The Sun World mango program is gaining momentum.
2026-05-05 10:00
Sun World International recently organized a series of international field days in South Africa to highlight its growing mango product range. At the start of this year, the company introduced its worldwide mango program and also conducted a Mango Symposium during Fruit Logistica to showcase its newest advancements.
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South African apples are the first to gain from China's extended zero tariff policy.
2026-05-05 03:00
China has extended its zero-tariff treatment to include all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, opening up new opportunities for Africa to increase exports and industrialization amidst the global challenges of protectionism.
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South Africa expects a 209 million-carton citrus crop this year.
2026-05-05 01:00
South Africa's citrus export crop for 2026 has been estimated at 209 million cartons, based on the release of the country's mandarin forecast.
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Kenyan flower grower and exporter Eliana Flowers is continuing to expand its footprint in international markets, particularly emphasizing premium roses, summer flowers, and maintaining high quality standards. Situated in Nyeri and Kajiado County, the company operates on 10 hectares of land at an altitude of approximately
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TR4 disease poses a threat to banana production in global markets.
2026-05-05 00:00
Banana production in South-East Asia and other regions continues to face pressure from Fusarium Wilt, also known as Tropical Race 4 (TR4). The soil-borne pathogen affects plantations in countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, and regions across Africa and South America. Growers are
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Global mango breeding program gains momentum
2026-05-05 00:00
Na początku 2026 roku Sun World International uruchomił swój globalny program mango. W kwietniu firma zaprezentowała kluczowy punkt odróżniający swoje portfolio w tej kategorii: wydłużoną sezonowość zapewnianą przez swoją niezwykle późno dojrzewającą odmianę mango Blyde Late. Provenance - out of South Africa, Blyde Late
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Tomato prices have dropped by 33% in the Moroccan market.
2026-05-05 00:00
Zemrani Group, stated that the suspension of Moroccan exports of certain fresh produce items to African markets, implemented on April 13, is still in place. Exporters are pushing for a resolution, while consumer advocates support a move that has restored equilibrium to the domestic market.
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Eksport owoców cytrusowych z RPA osiągnął 209 milionów kartonów, a produkcja mandarynek ustabilizowała się.
2026-05-04 00:00
The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released its late Mandarin export estimate for the 2026 season, confirming that there is stability in production in the category. Overall, the numbers show a slight decrease compared to last year's late Mandarin export figures.
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A "heist" on Kenyan avocados?
2026-05-04 00:00
A controversy seems to be emerging within Kenya's avocado industry regarding the unauthorized export of the fruit during periods when exports are typically not allowed. There are growing concerns within the sector about the misuse of a system that was put in place to safeguard Kenya's reputation and heritage.
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US (MI): Szklarnia przyjmuje klientów, pomimo że trwa sprzątanie po zniszczeniach spowodowanych przez burzę.
2026-05-04 00:00
L and L Farms and Greenhouse in Caledonia is open for the season, despite ongoing recovery efforts from a storm that hit on April 17. "You can't be in shock for long," said owner Lance Malicki. "You gotta keep going." The property sustained severe damage from high winds, including the ripping off of the roof and doors from a pole barn.
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"Demand for Egyptian carrots remains strong"
2026-05-04 00:00
Mimo pewnych wyzwań związanych zarówno z pogodą, jak i logistyką, dostawy marchwi w Egipcie były niezawodne w tym sezonie - twierdzi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor wykonawczy G Fresh Export & Import. "Egipski sezon z marchwią był do tej pory stosunkowo stabilny, dzięki korzystnym warunkom zbiorów oraz.
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Durian sales are booming, while blueberry prices are rising.
2026-05-01 00:00
This week, durian was the most popular fruit in the wholesale market, with brisk sales. Blueberry prices rose significantly due to reduced arrivals, avocado prices remained high, and South African grapefruit prices declined. Regarding blueberries, prices had been low earlier due to increased
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Tanzanian avocado season has had a good start, with a positive harvest in terms of volumes and quality, says Jofrey Ombeni, managing director of Tanzanian avocado exporter Onocado Farms: "The Tanzanian avocado season is progressing fairly well overall. We've had a steady flow of fruit, and...
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