The citrus export campaign of 2024 from the southern hemisphere did not follow previous growth patterns, mainly because of South Africa's performance. As the main exporter, accounting for two-thirds of total citrus exports (2.23 million tons), South Africa encountered numerous challenges. read more

The launch of direct cargo flights from Dar es Salaam to Guangzhou by Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) marks a strategic shift for Tanzania's horticultural sector. The inaugural flight on January 12, 2025, introduces a new logistical channel for Tanzanian exporters to access the Chinese market. read more

Tom Zwijsen został nowym dyrektorem zarządzającym Montera Techniek od 1 lutego 2025 roku. Tom był wcześniej dyrektorem zarządzającym Horticoop Technical Services, między innymi. Jako dyrektor zarządzający, skupi się na wzmacnianiu organizacji, optymalizowaniu relacji z klientami i rozszerzaniu działalności. read more

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), officially inaugurated a new flower tissue culture laboratory in Kigali on January 24th. The lab is part of the project. read more

Mimo dobrych prognoz zbiorów, zaczyna się trudna kampania eksportowa świeżego czosnku pochodzącego z Egiptu. "Terminy sadzenia były zgodne z planem, a warunki wzrostu były głównie dobre. Niestety, w listopadzie otrzymaliśmy informację, że nasz najważniejszy klient detaliczny spożywczy w Niemczech będzie". read more

The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has raised concerns about the suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Zimbabwe, emphasizing the potential implications for the horticulture sector, which is highly dependent on the European market. KLM/MartinAir's choice to stop flights to Zimbabwe is rooted in read more

W 2024 roku kenijska branża kwiatowa zmierzyła się z kilkoma wyzwaniami. Na szczęście sektor utrzymał stabilność produkcji i rynku, ale popyt nie był optymalny, a przychody były znacznie niższe niż w poprzednich latach. Powodem były niewystarczające moce przewozowe, wysokie koszty frachtu i read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

To co zaczęło się od wakacji w Kenii, stało się ambitnym projektem rolniczym: uprawą i eksportem awokado. Janyra Organics, założone przez Tona Verheijke i jego keniańską żonę Janet Chamia, wyrosło z ich wspólnego marzenia o uprawie wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych oraz pozytywnym wpływie na społeczność. read more

It's a return to (almost) normality, but it's newsworthy. The Opera La Pera Consortium is getting ready for Fruit Logistica with a commercial campaign that has recently passed the halfway mark and – unlike in recent years – with volumes high enough to continue the programs until the beginning of May. read more

Winter in Morocco is characterized by a vibrant and fragrant celebration: the arrival of mandarin oranges and other citrus fruits. From early January to late February, these luscious fruits dominate the streets, sold from pickup trucks, pushcarts, and wooden crates in local markets and grocery stores. read more

"What if we told you that you could quickly identify thousands of samples by size and color within seconds from a single truck or tractor load at the receiving dock, with an accuracy comparable to that of a sorting machine? Just imagine the additional revenue you could generate by having access to this data." read more

A group of fresh produce exporters from South Africa will be presenting their products at the South African National Pavilion during Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. Their participation is being facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) with the goal of boosting South African exports. read more

Egyptian date exporters, like those in other major date-producing countries around the world, take advantage of a highly active market leading up to Ramadan. This period sees shifts in the sources and markets for this tropical fruit, driven by weather and economic conditions. Abdelrahman Ali, date category read more

Egipt is expanding its presence in the Italian garlic market with the goal of becoming one of the top three exporters. According to EastFruit, Egypt's garlic exports to Italy experienced growth in 2024, reaching 1.66 thousand tons valued at over $3 million. This marks an 84% increase from... read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

Algerian Deglet Nour exporters are facing a deadlock: "The Moroccan market, one of our primary targets, is completely inaccessible. We have accepted the fact that we will not be exporting to Morocco this season," says Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian date exporter. Relations between the two countries have been tense. read more

Sezon ziemniaków w Egipcie rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań kilku producentów, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższające te z ubiegłego roku - informuje FreshPlaza. read more

Nigerian ginger, a significant agricultural export, faces challenges in the European market including ginger blight, market access barriers, and European sustainability standards. The Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI) works with Nigerian suppliers to establish relationships with local buyers. read more

As the global demand for fresh produce continues to increase, air freight plays a crucial role in transporting perishable goods from Africa to Europe. Fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other perishable commodities such as seafood and flowers, are regularly shipped to meet consumer demand in Europe... read more