Africa and the Middle East are becoming increasingly strategic areas for the export of Italian fruits and vegetables. Macfrut 2025 will be presented in Egypt, in Cairo, on Wednesday, September 11th, where a press conference will be held to introduce the 42nd edition of the International Supply Chain Exhibition. read more

Pierwszy tydzień czerwca rozpoczął tegoroczny sezon mango w Senegalu. "Kampania rozpoczyna się więc nieco wcześniej niż oczekiwano w tym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, rozpoczynamy sezon z dobrymi perspektywami pod względem ilości i jakości oraz, zgodnie z obecną sytuacją, oczekujemy, read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, revealed in late July that the 2021-2022 season ended with a total strawberry output of 270,120 tons. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous season. Despite an average sales price read more

Dutchman Gerald Mulder has an IT background but ventured into the avocado business through his Tanzanian in-laws a few years ago. "My family oversees around 500 acres (200 hectares) of avocado plantations in Tanzania, located at the base of Kilimanjaro and in the southern region of the country. During the corona pandemic period, read more

In the six-month period from September 2023 to February 2024, Egypt's agricultural sector exported 45 thousand tons of strawberries, amounting to $129 million. These strawberry exports represented 2 percent of the total volume and 6 percent of the value of Egypt's agricultural exports of vegetables and fruits. read more

The Australian company BGP International has supply partners worldwide, including unique supply arrangements in Australia. The company supplies a variety of fruits, but specializes in citrus and grapes. The Egyptian citrus season is coming to a close, and it has not been an easy one for them. read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is projected to sustain strong import numbers for this commodity in the 2023/24 season, according to EastFruit. Nonetheless, final figures for the ongoing season might show a slight decrease compared to the previous one, attributed to a rise in domestic production. read more

The first shipment of citrus from South Africa's traditional vessels to the Port of Philadelphia is currently being unloaded this week. The Prince of Seas vessel is transporting approximately 3,000 pallets of citrus, with two-thirds of the total volume consisting of easy peelers and the remaining balance being navel oranges. read more

Mimo niedawnych powodzi w Kenii, sezon awokado u producenta-eksportera Karakuta był stosunkowo niezmieniony, jak podała dyrektor generalna Grace Ngungi. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced the appointment of its new president, Michael Schadler. Schadler, who previously served as the executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will succeed his predecessor, Todd. read more

Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

Some points of agreement with the industry include the necessity to protect the revenue generated by fresh produce markets and to improve their deteriorating infrastructure. However, there are also some contentious issues raised in the Competition Commission's preliminary report on its comprehensive investigation into the fresh produce sector. read more

Była minister rolnictwa Thoko Didiza została wybrana na przewodniczącą Zgromadzenia Narodowego podczas pierwszego posiedzenia Zgromadzenia Narodowego w piątek. Na jej miejsce Senzo Mchunu, minister Spraw Wodnych i Sanitariów, został mianowany pełniącym obowiązki ministra Rolnictwa, Reform Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich. read more

The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more

Flora Delight's flowers received a great deal of attention during IFTEX, which took place two weeks ago in Nairobi, Kenya. Frans Ederveen from Flora Delight presented a range of new colors for hydrangeas, delphiniums, and a cut-flower version of the kalanchoe. Previously, Flora Delight primarily focused on... read more

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is grappling with the vote of no confidence in the government expressed by the electorate. read more

Agencja Promocji Inwestycji Zagranicznych Tunezji przyznała SanLucar nagrodę za wpływ na środowisko w 2024 roku za wybitny wkład w wzrost gospodarczy i zrównoważony rozwój kraju. read more

Najnowsze statystyki dotyczące importu pomarańczy do UE ukazują spadek ilości pomarańczy zakupionych w tym sezonie w kwietniu i maju, które są ostatnimi dwoma miesiącami, dla których dostępne są dane. Według danych udostępnionych w najnowszym raporcie dotyczącym wzmocnionego monitorowania importu cytrusów do UE. read more

"Surely this is the most solitary organism in the world," wrote paleontologist Richard Fortey in his book about the evolution of life. He was talking about Encephalartos woodii (E. woodii), a plant from South Africa. E. woodii is a member of the cycad family, a group of plants with thick trunks and. read more

South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to go all out. Initially, the tariff was supposed to resume in July, but two weeks ago, the Korean Finance Ministry announced an extension of the measure to ease restrictions. read more