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

Świeże pomarańcze pozostają głównym składnikiem egipskich eksportów owoców i warzyw, stanowiąc ponad 20 procent dochodów z dewiz zagranicznych sektora. Egipt nadal utrzymuje swoją pozycję jako wiodący na świecie eksporter pomarańczy. W roku marketingowym 2025/26 FAS/Kair. read more

Produkcja melonów kantalup i miodowych nadal utrzymuje się na stałym poziomie w Gwatemali. „Rozpoczęliśmy naszą produkcję w drugim tygodniu listopada i obecnie jest nieznacznie więcej dostaw niż w zeszłym roku, chociaż nie spodziewamy się, że wzrost będzie znaczący", mówi Steve Martori, dyrektor generalny firmy Martori. read more

Na rynku cytrusów dostępność mandarynek jest obecnie nadal ograniczona, zgodnie z informacjami Toma Leenheera z firmy Van Ooijen Citrus. "Hiszpańskie i marokańskie mandarynki są dostępne, a popyt na nie jest obecnie dobry. W pierwszym tygodniu stycznia rozpoczniemy z Nadorcott z Maroka, Tango." read more

The avocado industry in Rwanda has experienced significant growth in the last five years, driven by increased participation of farmers, government policies, and growing demand from international markets. Exporters, farmers, and officials have noted an increase in production volumes, expanded market reach, and continued investment in the entire supply chain. S&I Fresh read more

The interruption of maritime rotations across the Mediterranean Sea due to adverse weather conditions resulted in a three-day halt in Moroccan exports of fresh produce to Europe. The challenging logistics situation was further exacerbated by weather-related difficulties faced by farms during this period. read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in frozen raspberry exports to France in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 10 months of the year, France imported 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries and blackberries under HS Code 081120 from Morocco, with a total value of US$5.8 million. read more

The Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign, which is set to conclude in mid-January, is currently in its final phase. This season has been characterized by a rise in the supply of second-class fruit, attributed to the effects of adverse weather conditions and pests, as well as intense competition in the market stemming from Morocco's substantial production. read more

North Sea Port and the Port of Santos in Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize cooperation aimed at developing a green corridor between Europe and South America. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and is valid for a period of five years. read more

The Egyptian medjool date season is progressing with strong demand from several markets, and exporters are managing to obtain better prices than last season for the largest sizes, according to Mohammed Kammoura from JK Agri. The producer-exporter compares, "Prices are similar to last season for." read more

Sailing in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait is completely safe, and maritime traffic in the region is expected to return to normal operations very soon, although the exact timing is not yet clear. This information comes from several shipping companies and carriers participating in the Food Africa event. read more