As the second half of the citrus season begins, the European Union's rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF) has identified the first batches of Egyptian oranges containing residues above permitted limits, as well as phytosanitary materials banned for European citrus. The Valencian read more

Q-cape will be launching a new organic season from South Africa next week. Starting from next week, their organic pumpkins will once again be accessible to the European market. With this move, the company is progressing towards bridging the season leading up to spring. South Africa's reversed growing season. read more

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has identified the Namibia Berries blueberry project as part of efforts to diversify agriculture, expand production in rural areas, and increase employment in the Kavango East Region. The project is located in Divundu and is currently under development. read more

The South African deciduous fruit industry has increased its operational collaboration with South African port operator, Transnet, due to issues at the Port of Cape Town. read more

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Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. This is made possible by the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, allowing tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables to be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably. read more

The Murang'a County Government has issued a notice to mango farmers in response to an excess supply that has caused a slowdown in the purchase of fruit by contracted processors throughout the county. Governor Irungu Kang'ata stated in a public announcement that the surplus is a result of weather patterns from the previous year. read more

Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to access the UK and Northern Europe markets. Thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables can now be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably. read more

W lutym FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co związane z Republiką Południowej Afryki. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w biznes świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu... read more

Sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się pozytywnie. Wolumeny nadal rosną zgodnie z zauważanym w ostatnich latach trendem wzrostowym, a klimat sprzyja zarówno lokalnej produkcji, jak i konkurencyjnej pozycji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal z egipskiej firmy Tomna for Agricultural. read more

Severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have impacted vegetable supplies. Pieter de Ruijter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "There is really something wrong." In Almería, for instance, many greenhouses are flooded. One cooperative had no read more

The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers. read more

The article was written by Mekonnen Solomon, the former Director of Horticulture Investment in Ethiopia. On January 20, 2026, during its 52nd regular meeting, the Council of Ministers of Ethiopia approved the revised investment incentive regulations, acknowledging them as a transformative policy. read more

Dostawa melonów z Gwatemali ustabilizowała się w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni. "Doświadczyliśmy niższych wolumenów podczas listopada, grudnia i na początku stycznia" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Większość tych niższych wolumenów przypisano opadom deszczu. read more

Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted citrus black spot spray programs, which an exporter has warned could increase disease pressure. read more

Kenya is intensifying its efforts to improve port efficiency as the upcoming avocado harvesting season approaches, aiming to safeguard the quality of fruit and facilitate the export of perishable produce. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui emphasized the importance of efficient port operations. read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

"The news was received with pride and excitement across the organization," says Rushabh Shah of Osho Chemical Industries, which has recently received multiple awards. "Employees viewed the recognition as a meaningful validation of the culture they help build every day. It reinforced a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation within the team." read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more