W tym sezonie ukraińscy producenci owoców i jagód zmierzyli się z znacznymi stratami plonów spowodowanymi anomaliami pogodowymi, ale ceny wzrosły do rekordowych poziomów, osiągając średnio 1,5–2 razy wyższe niż w zeszłym roku - powiedział Taras Bashtannik, prezydent Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw (UFOA). read more

Mount Elgon Orchards has announced that its Managing Director, Bob Andersen, has been awarded the MASHUJAA Kenyan Hero Award 2025. The national honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to peace, Kenya's independence, academics, sports, arts, and philanthropy. Andersen... read more

Mark Dieleman has exchanged his career in the potato industry in the Netherlands for an entrepreneurial journey in Uganda. Through his company, Dieleman Potatoes, Mark is establishing a market for certified seed potatoes in a country filled with opportunities where trust plays a crucial role. Team Dieleman Potatoes read more

Jak można zminimalizować straty żywności w całym łańcuchu dostaw? Aby odpowiedzieć na to pytanie, został uruchomiony projekt INFLEX. "Projekt ma na celu zwiększenie wiedzy w zakresie pomiaru i optymalizacji istotnych czynników wpływających na zmiany jakości w całym łańcuchu dostaw eksportu owoców" - wyjaśnia Sarah Matthys.

To answer this question, the INFLEX project was launched. "The project aims to increase knowledge to measure and optimize the relevant factors affecting quality changes throughout the fruit export supply chain," explains Sarah Matthys. read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and also established in Nairobi (Kenya), has joined Syclef, an international group focused on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef employs more than 3,000 people. read more

Kenyan avocado season has been somewhat of a mixed bag, as uncertainties prevented it from reaching its full potential, according to David Mulwa, director of Kenyan avocado exporter Kandia FPS LTD. "The avocado season began with some lack of clarity, as the transit time from Kenya was still." read more

Morocco has significantly increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market, with its grapefruit exports doubling and achieving a new record in the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Invest International, the Dutch development finance institution, has provided a loan of €15 million (US$16.2 million) to Namibia Berries to aid in the expansion of its blueberry farm located along the Kavango River in north-eastern Namibia. Namibia Berries successfully exported its initial harvest last year. read more

Valencia oranges imported from Egypt and South Africa had a tough season in India this year, according to Shakeel Ahmed of Mahira International. "The number of imports increased significantly, with nearly 500 to 600 extra containers arriving compared to the previous year. However, the fruit did not sell as expected. read more

The lychee harvest in Madagascar is showing much more promise this year, after experiencing a 60% decrease in production in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change. Forecasts indicate that volumes will increase in most production areas, potentially leading to a decrease in the purchase price at collection stations. read more

Morocco has increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and achieving a new record volume, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Morocco exported 1,500 metric tons of grapefruit to Canada, valued at read more

Mount Elgon Orchards has announced that its Managing Director, Bob Andersen, has been awarded the MASHUJAA Kenyan Hero Award 2025. The national honour recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to peace, Kenya's independence, academics, sports, arts, and philanthropy. Andersen... read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and with a presence in Nairobi, Kenya, has become a part of Syclef, an international group focusing on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef has over 3,000 employees. read more

At Agbiz's Media Information Day on October 23, 2025, held in the Western Cape, Wolfe Braude, the Agbiz Fruit Desk Manager, emphasized South Africa's fruit export performance and trade diversification. Braude mentioned that 36% of fruit exports are destined for the European Union, 17% for Asia, 15% for the Middle read more

Growers in Namibia and along South Africa's Orange River are entering the final stages of preparation for the 2025/2026 table grape season, with consistent weather and balanced vineyard growth reported across both regions. In Namibia, the Namibia Grape Company is making preparations in the Aussenkehr area. read more

An avocado farmer in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has once again harvested fruit from trees he planted back in 2022. He is interested in propagating this avocado variety further in his nursery and planting it on a larger scale to ensure year-round production. Solepa Aganisafa from Goroka is spearheading this effort. read more

Przemysł borówkowy Zimbabwe zachęca rząd do wprowadzenia przyjaznych inwestycji polityk po podpisaniu umowy eksportowej we wrześniu, która po raz pierwszy otworzyła dostęp do rynku chińskiego. Przed umową eksport ograniczony był do Europy, Bliskiego Wschodu i Azji Południowo-Wschodniej.

Zimbabwe's blueberry industry is urging the government to introduce investment-friendly policies following an export agreement signed in September that opened access to the Chinese market for the first time. Before the deal, exports were limited to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. read more

The inaugural COMESA-EU Horticulture Connect Meeting marked a historic milestone for Africa's horticulture industry by bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to enhance trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across Eastern and Southern Africa. The meeting took place at... read more

The approaching Egyptian orange season is raising expectations about the influence of orange concentrate factories. According to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter, "the upcoming Egyptian citrus season will be much more relaxed than the previous one." The exporter adds: "Last read more

The inaugural COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect Meeting marked a historic milestone for Africa's horticulture industry, bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to deepen trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across Eastern and Southern Africa. Held at read more