Kenya's horticultural sector, which includes fruits, flowers, and vegetables, was reported to contribute approximately Sh157 billion to the economy in 2023, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD). The sector saw a 7% increase in the read more

In a recent development aimed at bolstering the citrus sector in Pakistan, the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan (HZAU) have formalized a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement, finalized during a ceremony at UAF on September 30th, ... read more

South Africa is quickly becoming the top choice for Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. Kantar data shows that Pink Lady sales in the United Kingdom (UK) have increased by 13% in the past year, making it the fastest-growing apple variety in the UK. read more

South Africa, second only to Spain as the world's largest citrus exporter, is launching a surveillance program in Gqeberha, a major city in the Eastern Cape, the country's second-largest citrus-producing region. This move comes after the detection of the African strain of citrus greening. read more

Sezon batatów w Egipcie trwa obecnie pełną parą. „Zaczął się burzliwie, z zatłoczonym rynkiem i gwałtownym spadkiem cen, jak to obserwujemy co roku, ale sytuacja ustabilizowała się pod względem ilości, podaży i ceny. Jest to wcześniej niż w ubiegłym roku” – mówi Nick Bakelaar ze Spotu. read more

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In particular, the issue regarding the expansion of the Western Sahara within the concessions granted to Morocco under the Association Agreement, which should entail the definitive exclusion of Sahara productions from the tariff benefits granted to them. read more

The Spanish exporter federation Fepex has welcomed the European Court of Justice's ruling this week to confirm a previous decision not to extend concessions granted to Morocco under its Association Agreement with the EU to Western Sahara. read more

A national harvest estimate of 76.4 million cartons is expected, as reported by reefertrends and based on a harvest estimate from the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI): "It is anticipated that the upper limit will be around 78.7 million cartons and the lower limit around 74.1 million." read more

Established in 1896, Agrico has grown to become a leading supplier of irrigation equipment in Southern Africa. Walter Andrag, the managing director, and his cousin Roland Andrag, the technical director, spearhead Agrico's mission to offer top-notch irrigation solutions. Walter stresses the significance of. read more

Rozpoczęła się nietypowo wcześnie tegoroczna sezon na hiszpańskie persymmony. „Nie spodziewałem się tego”, mówi Oscar van Turenhout z OV Fruit. „Zazwyczaj dostawy zaczynają się powoli pod koniec września, ale w tym roku otrzymaliśmy znaczne ilości już w trzecim tygodniu września. W samej pierwszej tygodniówce otoczenia read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

Marketing of fresh Egyptian-origin Barhi dates has been in full swing for the past two weeks. "The season started a bit earlier than usual this year, and we have already completed several air freight shipments. Air freight costs two euros more per package than sea freight. However, with a focus on quality and freshness, customers are willing to pay the premium." read more

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) in Kenya has expressed worries about the increasing spread of misinformation regarding the use of pesticides in the country. According to Fredrick Muchiri, the CEO of PCPB, this misinformation has resulted in adverse effects on the country's fresh exports. read more

South Africa's raisin production is set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2025, as reported by Raisins South Africa. read more

The South African table grape industry is expecting a 1% increase in inspected export volumes for the 2024/25 season compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/24 season, according to SATI, the industry body. read more

According to a new report prepared by the FAO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Eastern Europe presents significant commercial opportunities for fresh produce suppliers. The market for imported fruit and vegetables in this region is growing faster than in other parts of the continent. read more

"The lettuce market is still under tension, but for some types, such as romaine, there are signs of prices normalizing," said Silvestro Ferro, Sales Manager of the AOP CSC Lazio, describing to IFN this market phase characterized by prices continuously increasing. read more

Running low on citrus has been a common issue for exporters this year. This situation affected all markets at some point during the season, particularly in Safresco, where it was especially noticeable for the United States and China, according to Juan Greyvenstein, managing director of Safresco in South Africa. read more

Według Dignusa Boone'a z firmy Bowa zajmującej się sortowaniem i pakowaniem cebuli w Holandii, nie brakuje popytu na cebulę. „Na koniec przyszłego tygodnia wyrusza kolejny statek do Afryki, z udziałem krajów takich jak Gambia i Gwinea, które dobrze się angażują. Tylko Wybrzeże Kości Słoniowej jest nieco nadwyżkowe”. read more