The first melons from Morocco arrived on the French market last week. "As usual, we are starting with the Dakhla region in the south of the country. In two weeks, the melons from Marrakech will arrive," explains Eric Godard, manager of Agence Laparra at the Rungis market. These first volumes
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Historic meeting at a notary's office in Turin to formalise the constitution of the 'KiKoKà Europe' consortium: 11 members from France, Greece, Spain and Italy - 1,550 hectares of authorised cultivated area - 2 varieties of yellow-fleshed kiwi - a major partnership with
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Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruitreveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 to 2023! read more

A wide-ranging assortment remained available, with Spain, Morocco, Belgium, and the Netherlands playing the most significant roles. This was complemented by Turkish and Italian products. According to BLE, beefsteak tomatoes were primarily sourced from Spain and, to a lesser extent, Belgium. The
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Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruit reveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 to 2023! Moroccan exporters shipped almost 94 thousand tons
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Avocados from Ethiopia are among a number of products that stand to benefit from Cool Port Addis, a new cold-chain facility for perishable products close to Addis Ababa. read more

South Africa’s Sundays River in the Eastern Cape has earned the reputation of being South Africa’s so-called ‘lemon valley’. read more

The agricultural organization Asaja Córdoba has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Agriculture through the Food Information and Control Agency (AICA) regarding the marketing at a retail outlet in Cordoba of imported oranges from Egypt labeled as if they were from Palma del Río. This could
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It's been an unusual citrus season, as imported citrus is now coming from different origins than previous years, says Yigit Aslan, founding partner of Polish fresh produce trader Benny Fruit: "The citrus market is not unfolding as anticipated. Due to adverse weather conditions, citrus sales have
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For years, the Piedmontese companyBattaglio Spa - a leader in the marketing of exotic fruit - has been extending its reach outside Europe for the development of fruit cultivation. In particular, it aims at citrus fruit production in South Africa, where - thanks to the
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At Fruit Logistica Berlin, container shipping and logistics entity MSC displayed its commitment to bolstering the fresh product sector, encompassing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This industry plays a vital role in East Africa's economy, contributing significantly to the Agricultural GDP of
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From the end of May until September – just in time for the peak citrus season – Hapag-Lloyd offers an additional service from South Africa: Our "Citrus Connect" will help local growers reach markets in Europe and North America – a trade that has shown a significant growth.The service will
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Amigo Plant expanded its range with the so-called 'Elephant Trunk,' a unique succulent that has emerged from crossbreeding within the South African Cotyledon genus to its range. The plant stands out for its surprising shape, reminiscent of the graceful trunk of an elephant. The inspiring name
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Egypt continues to be a fast-growing country in the fruit and vegetable sector. It has recently made major investments, especially in the cold chain and logistics sectors. The roll-on/roll-off system between the ports of Damietta and Trieste is proof of this. Nevine Hossam, director of the
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The difficulties encountered by Egyptian citrus exporters in Asia, due to the Red Sea crisis, are driving them to explore other markets, says Amr Kadah, Export Manager of Fruit.Farm. "The Asian market is a major destination for Egyptian citrus, alongside the Gulf countries, Europe and Russia,"
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When first Freda Linde took some of their Skinners Court cactus pears to a municipal market in Gauteng, the agent was reluctant: he'd see what he could do with this fruit that most South Africans don't know. Right: celebrating the first day of packing for Freshmark Checkers This season, two
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Several Dutch entities are evaluating Egypt as a viable market for climate and water smart agriculture advancements. This interest is driven by Egypt's significant progress in this sector. A Study Tour, facilitated by the Netherlands-African Business Council (NABC) in partnership with Delphy and… read more