Fairtrade International supports the objectives of the EU Organic Regulation to enhance the organic integrity of production. However, full compliance with the regulation in its current form may negatively affect Fairtrade certified organic producers and traders in Africa, Asia, and other regions. read more

In the last five years, Egypt has greatly increased its exports of vegetables and fruits to Poland, almost doubling the volume according to reports from EastFruit. By the end of 2023, Egypt rose to the ninth position in the supplier rankings for these commodities in the Polish market, a significant accomplishment. read more

Not only in Germany and Europe, but also in the global onion market, the 2023/24 season was turbulent. Export bans in India and Egypt, as well as a large supply of Chinese onions, impacted the European market. After the first half of the season, read more

Spring climate anomalies have impacted the Italian fruit production, especially on some stone fruits, but investments in plant protection and a strategy of expanding and diversifying production areas allow the Alegra Group to... read more

The Verna lemon campaign has started with increased stability and "livelier sales," according to Bartolomé Rodríguez from the Murcian company Sixto Lemon, which has already concluded the Fino lemon campaign. "Our campaign is currently in full swing and things are going quite well; however, read more

At the end of the Moroccan Nadorcott campaign in March-April, the Moroccan citrus season abruptly came to a close. Many growers decided not to engage in the production of the Maroc Late variety this season, including Abdellah Agga of Yanour Logistic. Agga stated, "Although the..." read more

Egyptian Medjool dates are currently in the 'kamry' stage, characterized by their large green color. According to Ramadan Elsayyad, the export manager at Palm Hills Dates, "the upcoming season is looking promising in terms of production, with good quality and size, as well as higher volumes." Elsayyad also mentioned that the cultivation area is expanding every season. read more

Floriculture is a unique agricultural blend that is taking root in Laikipia County. Here, a vibrant tapestry of colorful flowers is transforming the landscape. The floriculture industry is bringing economic prosperity and aesthetic benefits to the region. According to statistics by the Embassy read more

The Egyptian orange season has come to a close, except for producers who delayed the harvest and stored the fruit on the trees, a risky practice, according to Amgad Nessem, Export Manager at El Teriak Farms. The exporter explains: "Because of an oversupply in Europe, due to the Red Sea crisis, read more

Floriculture is a distinctive agricultural sector that is flourishing in Laikipia County. In this area, a diverse array of vibrant flowers is reshaping the scenery. The floriculture industry is contributing to economic growth and providing aesthetic advantages to the region. According to data from the Embassy read more

Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more

The 2023/2024 season marks a significant change, as Hortgro, the industry association of deciduous producers, has expanded its market development to new regions such as the USA, India, and the Middle East. This strategic move aims to further penetrate the markets. read more

Egyptian garlic prices have increased multiple times this season due to limited supply and high demand, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, General Manager of Garlico. "Prices went up at the beginning of the season because of a 50% drop in garlic volumes in Egypt, and have continued to rise since then. Growers are now experiencing a significant boost in profits." read more

"At a recent stop on the South Africa tour, Johan Cronjé, lead product developer at GLOBALG.A.P., stated, 'Five years ago, we had to explain the concept of sustainability. Today everyone knows, and five years from now, it will be your license to trade.' He urged producers from Southern Africa to become aware of this shift." read more

W październiku Eddy Jager ma świętować swoją 45. rocznicę pracy w branży owocowo-warzywnej. Chociaż nadal jest aktywny w imporcie - głównie cytrusów z RPA, Egiptu i Ameryki Południowej, a także owoców pestkowych z RPA - już nie działa z ruchliwej

In October, Eddy Jager is set to celebrate his 45-year anniversary in the fruit and vegetable trade. While he remains active in imports - primarily citrus from South Africa, Egypt, and South America, as well as stone and top fruits from South Africa - he no longer operates from a busy read more

South Africa's fruit industry is facing major logistical challenges due to the poor ranking of its container ports, including Cape Town, on a global scale. According to the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence's Container Port Performance Index, Cape Town is ranked at 405th out of 405, underscoring the... read more

The European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a serious health alert regarding oranges from Egypt that were intended for the Spanish market. The alert was triggered when authorities discovered residues of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has been banned by the European Commission since 2020. read more

The Tanger Med port in Morocco is expected to exceed its nominal processing capacity of 9 million containers this year, according to the port's deputy managing director. Despite security concerns in the Red Sea, they have not had a major impact on the port's traffic growth. read more