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

"Byłoby dużo lepiej, gdyby pogoda była trochę ładniejsza. To automatycznie zwiększyłoby sprzedaż melonów. Pogoda jest trochę rozczarowująca. To wpływa na całe lato i owoce pestkowe; sprzedaż jest nieco opóźniona" - mówi Jacob Aktalan z firmy MG Fruit w połowie czerwca, komentując stan rzeczy. read more

The government and private sectors are implementing various measures to ensure the safety of agricultural commodity exports that are subject to strict rules and regulations from importing countries. According to the horticulture industry, Ethiopian exporters and producers are currently facing new challenges. read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more

In the East African Community, the potato industry has been identified as a sector with a market potential valued at approximately Ksh 120 billion (USD 1.2 billion) by 2025. The National Potato Council highlights the potato as Kenya's second most vital crop, supporting around 2.5 million people. read more

"This week marks the true beginning of the plum season," says Alexandre Cancel from Vergers Cancel, one of France's top plum marketing companies. "The African Rose, a club variety from the Lily Ploom brand, kicked off the season two weeks ago. It's an experimental variety that has met our expectations and is now in." read more

The ornamental plant industry in Italy needs to explore new production possibilities to address the challenges of global competitiveness. Thanks to scientific research, certain species native to Australia and South Africa could be grown and sold in Italy and other countries... read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa are now being introduced in China, alongside a new brand mascot that shares the story of the brand and its fruit journey. read more

Niedawno producenci i eksporterzy kwiatów z Etiopii znaleźli się opisując swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku kwiatów z poczuciem frustracji i nieuchronności. Widzą siebie nie jako kreatorów cen, ale jako osoby zmuszone do akceptacji dyktatu rynku, zamiast ustalać cenę. read more

Renier Grobbelaar, procurement director at Freshgold, says: "Trading in Africa has been challenging this year, as we did not start off with prices as we had hoped. In Europe, early BCs, Packhams, and Pink Ladies have been disappointing. The East has been supportive, but South Africa..." read more

W roku 2023 Gwatemala umocniła swoją pozycję jako główny eksporter melonów do Stanów Zjednoczonych, osiągając rekordową wartość eksportu w wysokości 280 milionów dolarów. To osiągnięcie zwiększyło udział Gwatemali w rynku importu melonów do USA do 54,7%, w porównaniu z 52,8% w poprzednim roku. read more

Niestety, do 30% produkcji rolniczej jest marnowane w Australii, ale producent grzybów z Melbourne jest pionierem w wysiłkach mających na celu zminimalizowanie tego poprzez innowacyjne praktyki. Georgia Beattie z Bulla Park ściśle współpracuje z nabywcami, aby dostosować wielkości dostaw, mając na celu zoptymalizowanie wykorzystania. read more

Po dziesięciu latach negocjacji Kenia i Unia Europejska wprowadziły umowę handlową, umożliwiającą bezcłowy import towarów z 27-kraju bloku do kenijskiego rynku na okres sięgający 25 lat. Umowa Partnerstwa Gospodarczego (EPA) między UE a Kenią została uruchomiona w poniedziałek, gdy... read more

Kenya's exports will now have duty-free access to the 27-member European Union market following the entry into force of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on July 1, 2024. This development expands the market reach for Kenyan exports to 500 million consumers. In exchange, Kenya will need to open its markets to the EU. read more

Południowoafrykański prezydent Cyril Ramaphosa wreszcie ogłosił swoje gabinet Jedności Narodowej, po tym jak jego partia ANC po raz pierwszy od 30 lat straciła większość podczas ubiegłomiesięcznych wyborów ogólnokrajowych. read more

Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024. read more

Already at work, the organizational machinery of Macfrut 2025 is in motion with the first international missions confirming the increasingly international character of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair. Less than two months from the conclusion of the fair, in these days the president of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, has travelled… read more