The berry season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. Ogulcan Sariboga, a buyer and seller at Raiffeisen Obst & Gemüse, reports that they have been able to offer Dutch greenhouse strawberries for the past 5-6 weeks, followed by German greenhouse produce since early April. read more

"A lot of farmers ask me about G.A.P.," says Palesa Motaung of Bread Africa, an agricultural consultancy. Motaung built her consultancy's reputation through helping farmers to secure market access. Now she is taking it several steps further, translating dense agricultural research and expert advice into practical solutions for farmers. read more

The Joint Congress-Senate Committee for the European Union (EU) has approved a non-legislative proposal supported by the Popular Group. This proposal urges the rejection of amendments to the EU-Morocco Association Agreement related to tariff concessions for Saharan products and labeling. It also calls for... read more

The Association of Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers of Mexico (APEAM) has announced the formalization of a Zero Deforestation Agreement with Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). read more

As SIAM 2026 opens in Meknes, one message dominates: agriculture must now deliver performance and sustainability at the same time. In Morocco, export-driven players are accelerating this shift. Among them, Delassus Group is emerging as a frontrunner, using B Corp certification as a benchmark to. read more

Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk and Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy inaugurated the 93rd edition of the Spring Flowers Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki on Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber and... read more

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Agricultural Research Council has successfully edited the DNA of a woody crop plant in Africa for the first time by making precise changes to its genetic material. Using CRISPR technology, the researchers "switched off" a single read more

Rozpoczyna się nowy sezon dla egipskich winogron stołowych. Trend w kierunku wczesnego sezonu jest teraz solidnie ugruntowany, ponieważ możliwości agronomiczne harmonizują z możliwościami komercyjnymi na rynku międzynarodowym, zgodnie z Khalidem Habonym, menedżerem eksportu w firmie Al Samah for Import Export. Eksporter read more

Ghana reported a 559 per cent increase in yam export earnings in 2025, with part of the increase linked to a data reconciliation process conducted by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE). The updated figures were presented in. read more

New Zealand Queen apples started arriving last week, and the supply has continued to increase this week. Currently, size #90 apples are selling for about ¥400 (US$2.80) per box, while sizes #100, #110, and #120 are priced at approximately ¥340–370 (US$2.38–2.59) per box. Traders have observed that when the read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in Egypt has intensified its inspection efforts in the food industry and supervised the export of 4,827 shipments amounting to 230,000 tons, as reported in its 14th weekly report for 2026 from April 11 to 17. This is in line with its strategy for food production. read more

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AMFresh, through its varietal innovation platform Genesis Fresh, has announced that it is introducing Onix to South African shoppers for the first time. read more

In Morocco's Souss-Massa region, migrant workers from sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly being hired in greenhouse horticulture, which helps in boosting fruit and vegetable production for export markets in Europe and West Africa. In the Chtouka plains alone, around 24,000 hectares are dedicated to greenhouse production. read more

South Africa's citrus industry is forecasting exports of up to 215 million cartons for the current season, compared to 203.4 million cartons in 2025, as reported by Citrus Growers' Association CEO Dr. Boitshoko Ntshabele. The increased projection is mainly due to exceptional growing conditions and new initiatives. read more

The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM) has formalized a Zero Deforestation Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). This agreement aims to read more

Africa's increasing involvement in the global trade of perishable goods is being hindered by logistical challenges, as a lack of refrigerated containers along with disruptions in global shipping are squeezing supply chains. Ocean Network Express reports that the continent is experiencing a growing "reefer gap" due to these factors. read more

AMFresh, through its varietal innovation platform Genesis Fresh, introduces Onix™ to South African consumers for the first time in collaboration with the Shoprite Group. The fruit is now being offered in a range of Checkers supermarkets located in the Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. read more

Egipt znacząco wzmocnił swoją rolę na włoskim rynku czosnku, zwiększając eksport o 55% w 2025 roku i ustanawiając nowy rekord - informuje EastFruit. Według danych z Global Trade Tracker z Włoskiego Narodowego Instytutu Statystycznego, Włochy importowały 2 750 ton egipskiego czosnku w ubiegłym roku. read more

The pressure on the production of tomatoes in Morocco, which has been facing various challenges in the past month, has resulted in a significant shortage of round tomatoes in the local market. As a response, authorities and growers have agreed to redirect more of the produce to the local market instead of for export. read more