According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610... read more

Pioneers of South African strawberry exports under the Garden of Eden Berries brand, Professional Horticultural Consulting (PHC) grows all of their strawberries in open soil on their six farms. These farms are located at various altitudes, with the lowest one being just ten meters above sea level in Brandwag, near Mossel Bay on the South Coast, where... read more

After a break of almost ten years, Brussels Airlines has resumed its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, indicating an expansion in its operations and a significant development in Kenya's aviation industry. The service restarted with the arrival of an Airbus A330-300 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

Fruitprint has recently shipped the first containers of organic lemons and oranges from Chile and South Africa. "We're starting the season a bit later because there is still plenty of product available in the European market," says Pieter de Keijzer of Fruitprint. "The lemons from Southern read more

Według EastFruit, bezpośrednie dostawy świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych z Maroka do Niemiec osiągnęły niespotykane dotąd poziomy od stycznia do marca 2024 roku. Ten wzrost był szczególnie zauważalny w eksporcie pomidorów z szklarni, słodkich papryk, mrożonych malin, świeżych borówek, między innymi. read more

The 11th edition of Iftex in Nairobi, Kenya has commenced with even more partners in the floral trade attending than last year, with nearly 200 exhibitors. Many flower growers are showcasing new varieties for export. The opening of Iftex was led by Dick van Raamsdonk. read more

Ambrosia Citrus Estate produces blueberries, lemons, grapefruits, and oranges on its farm located in Hoedspruit, in South Africa's Limpopo province. It dedicates 75 hectares to growing six varieties of blueberries, which it also processes and packs. The company serves the domestic market and... read more

After a nearly decade-long break, Brussels Airlines has resumed its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, marking an expansion of its operations and a significant development in Kenya's aviation industry. The service was reinstated with the arrival of an Airbus A330-300 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final session of the citrus board at the Chamber of Commerce's Lonja de Cítricos, bringing an end to this year's campaign. The campaign was characterized by a significant decrease in demand attributed to the influx of Egyptian oranges, as well as a notable decline in the market. read more

Sezon marchwi w Egipcie przebiega płynnie i przewidywane jest, że zakończy się później niż zwykle. Według Walida Sallama, Kierownika ds. Eksportu w Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development S.A.E, "To wspaniały sezon, z wysoką jakością i dużymi ilościami. Konkurencja była dla nas korzystna." read more

A giant huntsman spider from Africa surprised staff at a primary school in Croydon, London, by jumping out of a box of bananas shipped from Ivory Coast. The spider, a juvenile Heteropoda venatoria, was captured by staff members who are enthusiasts of spiders amidst the commotion. The huntsman, known for its size, read more

The Egyptian table grape season started early, benefiting from very favorable weather conditions, but now it is facing some issues related to product availability and transportation logistics. read more

Po ukończeniu studiów z Ogrodnictwa i Agrobiznesu, Justin Middelburg podjął ekscytujący krok: przeprowadził się do Kenii. Obecnie pracuje jako tymczasowy menedżer operacyjny w firmie AAA Growers, w ramach swoich obowiązków skupia się na rozszerzaniu asortymentu letnich kwiatów. "W Holandii zajmowałem się..." read more

South Africa does not have HLB, commonly known as Asian Citrus Greening. Recently, a different and less harmful strain of citrus greening called African Citrus Greening was detected in backyard trees in a city in the Eastern Cape Province, which was incorrectly reported in the media as HLB. read more

According to the study, sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South and Southeast Asia, have the greatest potential for reducing both food losses and associated emissions through the increased adoption of cold chains. read more

Logistical issues and a significant rise in the supply of South African nectarines to the EU were the main highlights of the country's stone fruit export season. read more

To maintain this growth, access to new international markets remains crucial. The recent breakthroughs in China, Japan, and India present both an opportunity and a challenge for South African avocado exporters, especially. read more

Thermo King®, a prominent company in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Cold Chain Federation member Trane Technologies, has announced that DP World logistics group and food retailer Woolworths are the first in Africa to operate the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery system. read more

Oczekuje się, że gdy egipska obecność zmniejszy się na rynku pomarańczy, południowoafrykańskie pomarańcze staną się bardzo cenne: plony nie są ogromne, a powszechnie zakłada się pewien niedobór - mówi Riaan Ellis, dyrektor handlowy w Unifrutti South Africa. Pada deszcz na Przylądku... read more