France is experiencing increasing pressure from the import of tomatoes from Morocco, particularly a significant rise in cherry tomato imports. Complaints about unfair competition are frequently reported in the news, and the topic was a central point of discussion during a recent gathering of EU market analysts. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) has announced Brazil as its new partner country for Fruit Attraction, which will take place from September 30 to October 2 in Madrid. Over 30 producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Kenya, Colombia, Morocco, and Peru will participate, presenting a variety. read more

Letnie zbiory malin są silne i rosną w kierunku szczytu jesieni. "Dostawy są stabilne z naszego obszaru produkcji w Watsonville, Kalifornia, i rosną z Meksyku, nabierając rozpędu w okresie jesieni i zimy" - mówi Tim Youmans, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie California Giant Berry. read more

Po trudnym początku sezonu słodkich ziemniaków w Egipcie, podaż w końcu się zrównała, spełniając już silne zapotrzebowanie - powiedział Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Ostatnio sytuacja ze słodkimi ziemniakami znacząco poprawiła się". read more

The Egyptian mango season is progressing quietly after a dynamic launch. The Egyptian mango market experienced a shift this week, leading to a price adjustment, according to Mohamed Shaker, export manager at Al Mansi. The exporter says, "We are witnessing notable market shifts this week, with." read more

South Africa's apple and pear export industry suffered losses of approximately US$54 million (R1 billion) in 2024 due to inefficiencies at the port of Cape Town. Industry representatives are urging the expedited privatization of the port to safeguard export markets. read more

Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as the Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines' mega airport. read more

This is the first time that access has been agreed for an entire fruit category. Apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes will be part of the access agreement. read more

South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced that China has agreed to grant access for imports of South African stonefruit starting from next season. The new protocol is expected to be signed on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in South Africa in November. read more

Egypt's production of sweet potatoes is steadily increasing, fueled by growing export demand, especially from Europe. High domestic consumption is maintained by competitive pricing and the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. Planting in Egypt typically starts in April, with harvests taking place in August. Since 2021, the planted area has been expanding. read more

Pierwsze pomidorki przekąskowe z nowego projektu uprawy w Maroku dotarły do Growers United w Maasdijk. Ta debiutancka zbiórka z projektu Callystar rozpoczyna współpracę między holenderskimi producentami Schenkeveld i The Valley, którzy współpracują z marokańskimi przedsiębiorcami. Założony read more

Dane z serwisu internetowego Hortoinfo skoncentrowanego na rolnictwie, oparte na statystykach COMTRADE, pokazują, że eksport arbuzów z Maroka do Francji wzrósł o 155% między 2015 a 2024 rokiem. Marokańskie wysyłki arbuzów do Francji wzrosły z 23,96 miliona kilogramów w 2015 roku do 61,13 miliona kilogramów w 2024 roku. read more

The sweet potato is a staple food for millions of people around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its ability to withstand extreme climates helps ensure food security. Scientists have recently deciphered its intricate genome, which offers new resources for precise enhancements in crop production. Unlike humans, who have two sets of chromosomes, the sweet potato has... read more

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Rijeka Gateway, now in its final testing phase, welcomed its first container vessel, the M/V Cape Fulmar, and the first test train operated by ENNA Logic. The M/V Cape Fulmar, which arrived from Port Said, Egypt, will stay docked at the terminal. read more

Elsayed Elgohary, owner of Marvel Farm, describes the atmosphere as Egyptian growers prepare for the upcoming strawberry season, which begins in November, amid climate and budgetary pressures. Nevertheless, Egypt's strawberry industry still manages to attract growers and expand its acreage. read more

South Africa's agri-food trade with the European Union (EU) is showing signs of decline, despite the country remaining the EU's largest trading partner in Africa. Researchers from Stellenbosch University and Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, report that rising trade barriers are a contributing factor. read more

Sezon zbiorów marokańskich malin rozpocznie się za dwa tygodnie. Sektor cieszy się okresem stabilności, a w najgorszym przypadku, pozytywnej stagnacji. Powierzchnia upraw pozostaje niezmieniona od kilku sezonów, a problemy związane z klimatem i siłą roboczą stają się coraz bardziej palące. Z drugiej strony, read more

Peru was the leading exporter with a share of 31% of the total amount, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco each with 8%, and the USA with 7%. read more

Exporters of grapes and stone fruit must confront this new reality much sooner. Both sectors have made significant advances in the United States in recent years, and when their season starts later this year, they will need to find alternative markets. read more