The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, with a focus on sustainable production practices like integrated pest management. The three-day event gathered senior government officials, flower growers, and buyers from 75 countries. read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na rynek indonezyjski. W okresie od lipca 2023 do marca 2024 roku, import daktyli do Indonezji. read more

The Egyptian white bean season is about to begin in a few days. Abdelkader Alhabouny anticipates a good season with higher volumes. Alhabouny stated, "The first harvest will commence in a few days. Last season, we faced challenges due to high temperatures, but farmers have made adjustments." read more

The Cape citrus harvest has been delayed due to the rain this week, but farms are looking forward to resuming next week. The citrus markets, particularly South Africa's traditional markets like Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and for those in the Western and Northern Cape, the USA as well, are in good condition. read more

Mozambique's citrus industry has achieved a significant milestone in its growth and sustainability efforts by becoming a member of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The CGA and the Mozambique Citrus Association (MCA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding. By joining the CGA, Mozambique's citrus industry is poised to benefit greatly. read more

Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with South African citrus growers to introduce the 'Citrus Express' service from Durban and Port Elizabeth. This weekly service is aimed at transporting citrus fruits directly to the Hapag-Lloyd terminal in Tangier, enabling easy transshipment to Northern Europe. read more

"We have just begun with the first South African grapefruit, which arrived in good quality," Menno Hogenelst of Dole Europe stated in mid-May. He observed that unlike previous years when this product entered an empty market, this year is different. "There are still products from Europe and Turkey." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will collaborate on programs aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through various agricultural initiatives. On June 5, 2024, Agriculture Secretary Francisco and the DMW Secretary signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize this partnership. read more

South Africa has a long history of supporting the export of citrus from Mozambique, and this support will now be elevated as the local industry has decided to become a part of the Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA). read more

There has been a violent attack of thrips in the citrus groves in southern Alicante – reported by L'Unió de Llauradora – given the virulence, the vector could be Scirtothrips aurantii, which comes from Africa and Yemen, first detected in Spain in November 2020. read more

Watch the Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on "The quality challenge in flower trade – what is in it for logistics service providers and how do we bring consistency in quality." The panel discussion highlights the challenges encountered by the Kenyan flower industry in terms of quality. read more

Watch the Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on "The quality challenge in flower trade – what is in it for logistics service providers and how do we bring consistency in quality." The panel discussion sheds light on the challenges faced by the Kenyan flower industry in terms of quality. read more

The South African Flower Growers' Association (SAFGA) held a growers' day visiting Kleinskuur Aquaponics and Harmonie Protea farm in South Africa on the 21st of May 2024. This networking event aimed to foster interactions with stakeholders in the floral industry. read more

Według EastFruit, Indonesia znacząco zmniejszyła import daktyli z Egiptu w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy sezonu 2023/24 (lipiec-marzec). Niemniej jednak, egipscy eksporterzy daktyli nadal są głównymi dostawcami na indonezyjskim rynku. read more

Recognizing the potential of digital technology to improve farming practices and empower agricultural entrepreneurs, the Government of Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, has partnered with the Global Network of Digital Agriculture Innovation Hubs (DAIH) and Digital Green to enhance agricultural practices. read more

The South African Flower Growers' Association (SAFGA) organized a growers' day on the 21st of May 2024, visiting Kleinskuur Aquaponics and Harmonie Protea farm in South Africa. This networking event aimed to enhance interactions with stakeholders in the floral industry. read more

During a recent seminar organized by the Southern Africa chapter of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), Don Mac Farlane from Woolworths Foods spoke to members about the crucial role that packaging plays in ensuring food safety. "Packaging serves as the first line of defense against contamination," he stated. read more

The Royal van Zanten site in Rijsenhout (the Netherlands) achieved MPS GAP and MPS SQ certifications in May 2024, complementing its existing MPS-A status. The laboratory in South Africa is now MPS-C certified, having successfully completed a pilot program under the supervision of MPS with support. read more

"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more