The Turkish trade show Interfresh Eurasia will be held in Izmir, between September 26-28, 2024 this year, instead of Antalya. However, that's not the only thing that's new this year, says Murat Özer, general coordinator of the Interfresh Eurasia event: "This year's Interfresh Eurasia stands out." read more

Według Modiform, dostawcy systemów uprawy, transportu i pakowania dla łańcucha dostaw ogrodnictwa, podejmują ważny krok naprzód w swojej ambicji minimalizacji użycia naftowych tworzyw sztucznych dzięki nowemu partnerstwu z Solinatrą. Modiform i Solinatra pracują razem. read more

The Egyptian garlic season is ending earlier than usual, with volumes sold out. Ehabi Sami, CEO of Noureen Food, reports a "particularly challenging season". The exporter says: "We have had great difficulty in obtaining supplies of garlic. The reason for this is that small-scale farmers have." read more

A new glass greenhouse is going to be constructed in Morocco. This time, it is a university that is overseeing the construction, with a different focus compared to the demonstration center in Agadir. Sebastiaan Hijstek from greenhouse builder Horti XS provides us with the latest information. It was also Horti XS that built a glass read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated its appeal to smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, ten years later, they have been pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more

"Otrzymaliśmy pozytywne sygnały, choć w środowisku dalekim od normalności. Gdybym miał być optymistyczny co do przyszłości, zdecydowanie uważałbym, że ochrona sadów może stanowić nowe tchnienie życia dla sektora owocowego. Jednakże istnieje potrzeba zwiększenia aspektu ekonomicznego."

"We have received positive signals, albeit in an environment that is far from normal. If I had to be optimistic about the future, I would certainly be of the opinion that the protection of orchards can be a new lease of life for the fruit sector. However, there is a need to enhance the economic aspect." read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated it would attract smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, after a decade, they were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more

Prosper Africa has facilitated a $56 million trade deal through the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) for the import of 700 containers of table grapes from South Africa into the US. The USATD, a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, is designed to link African... read more

Kenya's flower industry has placed the country on the global map. Today, it is a crucial component of the economy, contributing 1.25% to the GDP and providing employment to over 500,000 Kenyans. Despite the existence of separate public and private sustainability standards within the industry, the Kenyan government has acknowledged this sector's importance. read more

Oszczędzanie energii to istotne wyzwanie w szklarniach w Holandii. Jesse Verbeke, Kierownik Aplikacji w firmie Phormium, potrafi się z tym utożsamić. "W rzeczywistości chodzi o oszczędzanie energii i optymalizację klimatu. Zapewnienie lepszego uprawy z wyższymi plonami przy jednoczesnej oszczędności energii." Jesse Verbeke z. read more

"Empowering global trade by simplifying customs procedures" is how Edwin Hageman summarizes the activities of Customs Support. This Dutch company specializes in handling customs formalities and assists customers in importing, exporting, and transiting goods to save time and costs, all done ethically. Customs Support serves [...] read more

This tydzień Martin Oudenes celebrates his six-month anniversary with My Roots & More. The importer was among the pioneers in marketing sweet potatoes in Europe and they are still among the key products today. "What started 20 years ago as a test with a few containers to import from the US and Egypt, has read more

The technical-managerial training program promoted by Agenzia ICE 'Lab Innova for Africa – Senegal', which is part of the 'Lab Innova for Africa' project, aims to provide comprehensive support and coaching to assist in the development and internationalization of African companies in the agribusiness sector. read more

The long-awaited harvest to close the watermelon season in Morocco has proved disappointing in terms of volume, although "better than last year in terms of quality and size", reports Larache-based grower Oussama Baioua. "The harvest began a few days ago and watermelons have made a comeback on" read more

The tomatoes grown around Lutzville on South Africa's Atlantic coast have traditionally been used for processing. However, over the past three years, many growers have dropped out due to the economics of constant spraying against Tuta absoluta, the leafminer moth, which has changed everything since. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more

Phytosanitary and weather-related issues have significantly impacted Brazilian citrus fruits, leading to a significant decrease in the volume of oranges available for juice production. This has prompted juice manufacturers to explore other citrus varieties or even alternative fruits. Meanwhile, Egyptian oranges, which are also facing similar challenges, may present an opportunity for the market. read more

ZimTrade and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) have established a partnership with the goal of strengthening trade relations and expanding the range of products and services traded between Zimbabwe and Turkey. TIM serves as the central organization representing more than 140,000 exporters from 61 associations. read more

It would be surprising for many people to find out that one of the most well-known soft drink brands in the world is playing a crucial role in the growth of South Africa's expanding raisin industry. read more

The annual Allesbeste Symposium week, running from Monday, August 5th to Friday, August 9th, offers a week of presentations, visits to avocado orchards and trial blocks, as well as a tour of a nursery (by prior appointment) that has been leading avocado breeding in South Africa for many years. read more