Sun World International has acquired Biogold Group, a leading global fruit variety rights manager based in South Africa, known as Citrogold in South Africa. This acquisition expands Sun World's product portfolio to include citrus and subtropical fruits. read more

The South African lemon export season is reaching its conclusion, with volume estimations consistently decreasing to the extent that they are now significantly lower than the initial forecast and the final export figure from 2023. read more

The South African exporter of pome fruits reports that it is making considerable strides towards its ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt continued to be one of the top exporters of fresh strawberries to various Southeast Asian countries, despite a slight decrease in shipments compared to the previous season, as reported by EastFruit. This will secure Egypt the second position in the overall ranking of suppliers. read more

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The new quarantine plague of Scirtothrips aurantii is already causing direct damages of over five million euros to persimmon producers in the Valencian Community, mainly concentrated in the Ribera Alta region, according to initial reports. read more

The Southern African Citrus Growers Association has revised downwards its estimates for orange exports for the 2024 season, due to "extreme" winter conditions: strong winds, torrential rains, and frosts have caused significant damage not only to the fruit, but also to the. read more

This decision represents a significant turning point for Moroccan producers and exporters who have felt strongly constrained in their activities, reefertrends reports. However, Moroccan authorities have introduced strict quotas to regulate these exports. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, zbieranie odmian malin owocujących przez cały rok na Ukrainie rozpoczęło się wyjątkowo wcześnie. read more

The Burundian producer-exporter Jenika primarily focuses on producing green beans for the local market, while its Hass avocados are predominantly exported to Europe and the Middle East. read more

The reasons for the massive infestation mentioned in the media reports are the heat of the past months and the increasing resistance of the insect to plant protection agents. Biological control measures have so far been hardly used in Morocco. read more

Mandarin imports in Southeast Asia have surged in the 2023/24 season after two years of decline, according to EastFruit. In the first 11 months of the current season (July 2023 – May 2024), key importers in the region (excluding Vietnam) brought in just under 440,000 tons of mandarins, an 8% increase. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of South Africa is reporting additional decreases in the export of Navel and Valencia oranges for the 2024 season as a result of adverse weather conditions. read more

With his appointment, the focus is once again placed on increasing agricultural productivity, biosafety, and expanding market access for South African products. read more

Following the cold fronts that brought floods and strong winds to the Western Cape, extreme cold conditions spread further north in the country, leading to severe frost at the beginning of week 30. This resulted in entire lemon and orange plantations being destroyed, causing significant. read more

PALS, which is already recognized as one of the most dynamic land reform initiatives in the country, stated that there are already more than 50 success stories that have emerged from the initiative. "This is a coalition in the truest sense of the word. Regardless of their political. read more

Partners in Agri Land Solutions (Pals), a newly established private sector initiative in South Africa dedicated to promoting land reform, has fervently appealed to the country's new minister of land reform for meaningful and impactful changes in the wake of the recent national elections. read more

Don't miss out on the best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place on September 4-6. read more

The best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco are waiting for you at Asia Fruit Logistica, September 4-6. read more

They rapidly approached the level of imported goods from Africa. Compared to the previous year, the price level at German wholesale markets was 15% higher in mid-July. In calendar week 28, German green beans cost an average of 3.84 euros/kg at wholesale markets and were thus around a read more