The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect Morocco's imports of plastic pellets, and consequently, the supply of plastic film used in agricultural greenhouse construction. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

South Africa's pistachio sector is expanding in the Northern Cape, with orchards developing across the Karoo alongside financing structures aligned with long-term crop cycles and export positioning. At a growers' conference in Prieska, Karoo Pistachios and Fedgroup outlined plans to produce up. read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These shipments included approximately 760 different food products, such as fruits, vegetables, and other items. read more

Sezon miękkich owoców zbliża się w Polsce, a dzięki znacznym inwestycjom, spodziewa się, że tegoroczne zbiory wzrosną - powiedział Oleh Naumenko, dyrektor generalny i współwłaściciel polskiego producenta miękkich owoców BigRed berry farm: "Po wymagającym 2025 roku, zmierzamy w kierunku 2026". read more

The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect Morocco's imports of plastic pellets, and consequently the supply of plastic film used in building agricultural greenhouses. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has also had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

Egyptian Valencia oranges are currently being sold 30-40% cheaper in India compared to the post-Ramadan price spike last year, according to Arun Uttamchandani of Mumbai-based Pushpbhuj Impex. "This year's situation looks excellent compared to the previous season, which was marked by crop infections and pressure from domestic juice companies driving prices up," he said. read more

Raporty mówią, że Południowi Afrykańczycy szykują się na kolejny znaczący wzrost cen paliwa, co byłoby „poważnym ciosem” dla tamtejszego przemysłu cytrusowego. read more

The grape selection remained largely made up of shipments from South Africa. Alongside a variety of Arra, Sugra, and IFG types, Crimson Seedless, Thompson Seedless, and Autumn Crisp grapes were also on offer. According to the German BLE, availability saw a slight decrease. Shipments from Peru and Chile were also mentioned. read more

Azali Roses, operating at high altitude in Kenya, has reported very positive early results with the rose variety Bahati® by Genviv, represented by De Ruiter. According to General Manager Rathan Kedamadi Puttaiah, the variety is showing strong adaptability and premium market potential. read more

Sezon awokado w Kenii rozwija się powoli z powodu silnej konkurencji i skomplikowanej logistyki, informuje Miqdad Hassan Nandwa, dyrektor generalny firmy Fawakih, producenta i eksportera egzotycznych owoców. "Jesteśmy w stanie eksportować do Bliskiego Wschodu, Chin, Indii i Turcji. Najbardziej poszukiwanym gatunkiem jest... read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a company in Mediterranean Europe specializing in the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has been selected by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the organization responsible for coordinating the sector) through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A., has been appointed by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the coordinating body. read more

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Importacje małych owoców cytrusowych do UE rosną, coraz bardziej wyzwalając wyzwania dla przemysłu cytrusowego w Walencji, zwłaszcza w Castellón. Po sezonie głównie prowadzonym przez RPA od września do listopada, Turcja i Egipt przejęły inicjatywę jako główni konkurenci w kolejnych miesiącach. read more

While a peak in the blueberry harvest was expected in Morocco in April, following numerous weather-induced delays, the situation appears to be more complex in terms of production. On the marketing front, Moroccan exporters are also seeing a drop in prices, despite strong European demand for the fruit. read more

On March 14, 2026, the Egyptian Administrative Court ruled in favor of Sun World International, LLC, rejecting a legal challenge against the plant variety protection of its proprietary seedless grape variety Sugrathirteen, with fruit commercially marketed under the registered brand Midnight. read more

The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally been imported for decades. The establishment of a production facility in Paarl signals a change in how packhouses may obtain their equipment. read more

More than ten producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, and Colombia will showcase their product offerings from May 26 to June 5. Fresh herbs from Kenya, mangoes from Brazil, pitahayas from Ecuador, pineapples from Ghana, and many other products will be showcased. read more

As the South African citrus season picks up momentum, Vitafresh is focusing on a more specialized segment of the category: Marsh grapefruit. Last week, Natalie King and Dani Ivanova from the company were in KwaZulu-Natal to meet with one of the company's key Marsh grapefruit growers. read more

The global fertiliser market is expected to experience a prolonged period of limited supply, low affordability, and increased price volatility, even if current geopolitical tensions ease in the near future. According to a recent industry report, the process of "normalisation will be slow." Rabobank's latest Semi-annual Fertilizer Outlook highlights these challenges. read more