Zeder Holdings, an investor with interests in agriculture, stated that their decision to sell two large top fruit farms in the Boland region is solely based on their business strategy and does not reflect any negative view on the value proposition of South African apples and pears. The sale contract was signed in June.
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Cameroon's banana exports decreased in June.
2024-07-10 00:00
In June, Cameroon reported a decrease in banana exports, totaling 14,042 tons, which is an 11.6% decrease from the previous year's 15,670 tons, according to the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This decline is said to be due to reduced international market shipments by three out of Cameroon's four major banana producers.
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The Liberian President is set to launch a new national agriculture development plan.
2024-07-10 00:00
On July 10, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai will unveil the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) in Monrovia, with the aim of enhancing agricultural growth throughout his term, as announced by Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah. The initiative is designed to ensure food sustainability and...
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Hurricane Beryl may lead to a temporary disruption in banana deliveries to the U.S.
2024-07-10 00:00
Obecnie podaż bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej do Stanów Zjednoczonych jest niska. "Zarówno w Meksyku, jak i w Gwatemali, wystąpiły burze, które uszkodziły wiele plantacji. Temperatury są również wyższe, opady deszczu są większe, a brakuje słońca, co powoduje ograniczenia w uprawie bananów".
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Egyptian mangoes are now available.
2024-07-10 00:00
Sezon egipskich mango rozpoczyna się "w atmosferze wielkiego entuzjazmu i optymizmu" - mówi Abdelkader Habony, dyrektor generalny firmy Samah zajmującej się importem i eksportem. Eksporter ogłasza zwiększenie wolumenów w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem oraz niższe ceny startowe. Abdelkader mówi:
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South Africa: Export of butternut squash is booming.
2024-07-09 09:00
Exports of other vegetables are also increasing. South Africa has been producing butternut squashes for the domestic market for a long time, but in the last ten years, this sector has experienced a significant increase in production aimed at the export market. This growth
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The Hirosaki University-bred apple variety HFF63, marketed as Kimito, is set to be cultivated in South Africa under a deal with Wismettac Foods.
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ENG: "Growing at 90% RH is a breeze"
2024-07-09 00:00
Po kilku zimach uprawy pod światłem LED, radzenie sobie z wilgocią i energią pozostaje wyzwaniem dla plantatorów. Podczas wydarzenia EnergiekEvent, różne warsztaty ponownie omówiły ten temat. Plantatorzy i doradcy obecni na spotkaniu zdobyli nowe spojrzenia, ale nie zawsze otrzymali odpowiedzi, na które być może w sekrecie liczyli.
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Kenya Railways is considering focusing on exporting horticultural products as the volume of sea freight increases.
2024-07-09 00:00
Kenya Railways is making significant investments in refrigerated containers (reefer containers) as it seeks a share of the country's growing horticultural exports, which are now largely being transported by shipping. This move is part of Kenya's ambitious "green" plan to transport up to 50% of its horticultural products using refrigerated containers.
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Premium 100 percent pure avocado oils make their debut.
2024-07-09 00:00
Westfalia Fruit is introducing its premium, 100-percent pure avocado oils in the United States, now offered in three flavors: Plain, Garlic, and Lemon. These oils are produced from fresh avocados cultivated and harvested in South Africa. "We're known as the avocado experts for a reason," stated Zac Bard.
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Damages caused by the last storm in Lleida
2024-07-09 00:00
The Ministry of Climate Action has identified l'Horta de Lleida as the most affected area, with damages ranging between 60 and 80% of the fruit in 460 hectares. However, the most severe damages have been recorded in Soses, Torres de Segre, Alcarràs, and Sudanell, where the...
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Harvesting of Portuguese kiwiberries will begin soon.
2024-07-09 00:00
"Zostało tylko kilka tygodni do rozpoczęcia zbiorów kiwiberry" - mówi Ricardo Machado, menedżer eksportu jagód w portugalskiej firmie handlującej jagodami, Minikiwi Farm. "Zbiory kiwiberries w Portugalii rozpoczynają się za około trzy tygodnie, w 30. lub 31. tygodniu, a sezon powinien...”
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Zimbabwe: Blueberry cultivation is growing faster every year.
2024-07-08 12:00
One aspect of this transformation is the rapid growth of the Zimbabwean blueberry industry. The Horticultural Development Council of Zimbabwe is promoting the growth of horticulture in the country, and the current growth of the agricultural sector is evidence of the country's resilience.
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Morocco: Citrus exports revised downwards
2024-07-08 12:00
A fresh export volume of 40,000 tons is predicted for oranges. According to the USDA analysis, geopolitical events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, have posed significant challenges for Moroccan exports.
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The Mojo Green Logistics Hub in Ethiopia is ready to implement a cool chain logistics system, which is expected to enhance the export of agricultural products. The Cool Port Addis project, located 74 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, is designed to support the supply chains for perishable goods.
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"I don’t anticipate a decrease in demand for juice oranges over the next five years."
2024-07-08 00:00
With the beginning of Midknight Valencias, South Africa's orange season kicks into high gear: these oranges are in high demand in the Far East and Europe due to their seedlessness. As a result, Midknights make up almost 40% of South Africa's Valencia orchards, as per 2023 data.
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Am nachfolgenden Tag, so teilt Schweizer Hagel mit, habe instabile Luft für eine erhöhte Gewitteraktivität in der Westschweiz gesorgt. Ein Hagelunwetter erreichte die Bezirke Jura-Nord vaudois und Morges. Die Schweizer Hagel erreichen zahlreiche Schadenmeldungen aus den erwähnten Regionen.
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South Africa: Ports remain the weak point in fruit logistics
2024-07-05 09:00
The World Bank's CPPI ranks 405 container ports worldwide based on their efficiency, with a focus on the duration of container ships' stay in the port. Cape Town ranks 405th out of 405 measured ports, Ngqura at 404th, Durban at 398th, and Port Elizabeth at 391st.
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Vitafresh Produce has had established connections in South Africa for several years. This includes an exclusive partnership with Jan Hendrick to export the Pink Box butternut squash. Managing Director Daniel Badger took the South African operations to the next level by relocating to Cape Town.
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Market access and handling the WTO case are important priorities for South Africa's new Minister of Agriculture.
2024-07-05 00:00
South Africa's fresh fruit export industry is eager to collaborate with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. They emphasize that among the various priorities on his agenda, the most urgent ones include securing and prioritizing market access. The citrus industry is also appealing to the WTO regarding their trade issues with Europe.
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