The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has been growing at a rate of 4 to 6% annually due to their increasing use for. read more

The Egyptian orange campaign is coming to a premature end due to difficulties in sourcing oranges for export. Zeinab Mohammed, export sales representative at Al Solimania, says: "It's getting increasingly difficult to source the right size oranges in Egypt, and we're nearing the end of." read more

There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has grown between 4 and 6% annually due to their versatile uses. read more

Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more

The majority of the South African pear supply has already been delivered to OV Fruit. This season, the importer will receive a wide selection of South African pear varieties, including Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc, Packham's, and CA. "This year, sales..." read more

When you visited Myplant & Garden last month or checked out our photo report, you could not have missed the large display of Ecuadorian and Kenyan cut roses. This presentation showcased NIRP rose varieties and was organized by the breeder in collaboration with the event's organizers, Ms. Valeria. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku osiągnięto historyczny kamień milowy: Ukraina, kraj który ledwie eksportował mrożone maliny dziesięć lat temu, wybiła się na czołową pozycję na świecie w eksporcie netto mrożonych malin. Po raz pierwszy przewyższyła nie tylko Polskę, ale także Serbię, read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. This strategic move represents the company's foray into the avocado oil market and is in line with its overall goal of venturing into specialty ingredients. read more

Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi has reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh167 million (€1.2 million) for 2024. read more

The European Commission has responded to allegations of tax fraud in Moroccan tomato exports to the EU. Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo raised concerns about Morocco's duty-free export limits. European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, stated, "These imports..." read more

The harvest of pomegranates in the Western Cape has started, and early signs suggest that there will be good yields and high quality. "The first batches of early varieties will reach their destinations soon, and fruit shipments to the Middle East are expected to arrive on time for the end of Ramadan. We are optimistic." read more

Pomimo relatywnie wysokiej produkcji, eksport awokado z Etiopii boryka się z trudnościami w rozwoju, z tylko kilkoma eksporterami obsługującymi głównie sąsiednie kraje. Sytuację pogarsza kryzys Morza Czerwonego, który sprawia, że eksport jest "praktycznie nieistniejący", jak stwierdza Netsanet Tadesse, zastępca dyrektora zarządzającego. read more

W ciągu ostatnich czterech miesięcy 2024 roku Namibia importowała ziemniaki o wartości około 2,9 miliona dolarów amerykańskich, głównie z RPA. Zgodnie z raportem Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) dotyczącym wskaźników rolnictwa i rybołówstwa za czwarty kwartał, rachunek importowy dla produktów ogrodniczych wyniósł około read more

Certification in fruit production is not just a trend, but also a real opportunity to increase the competitiveness and profitability of orchards. As Mirosław Maliszewski, the president of the Association of Fruit Growers in Poland, emphasizes, "consumer interest in products with higher read more

Sezon awokado w Kenii kształtowany jest przez dynamikę Morza Czerwonego. Kryzys, oscylujący między spokojem a intensywnością, zmienia mapę popytu na ten sezon. Noor Yassin, dyrektor Avochichi, relacjonuje sytuację. Plantator mówi: "Jesteśmy wciąż we wczesnej fazie sezonu. read more

The Ethiopian Horticultural Producers Exporters Association (EHPEA) has urged the government to adopt a research-based approach to land acquisition to address critical challenges in the horticultural sector. The call was made during the 9th HortiFlora Expo 2025, held at the Millennium Hall. read more

South Africa is on track to exceed initial expectations for table grape exports this season. According to updated estimates as of week 11, the country is projected to reach an export volume of 351 thousand tons, marking a 4% increase compared to previous forecasts. read more