Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

In an era of fluctuating market conditions and evolving consumer demands, South African company Carara Agro Processing aims to establish itself as a leader in the agricultural processing industry by setting the benchmark for quality and reliability. Carara ensures that its cherry peppers and other vegetable products are of the highest quality. read more

Badania przeprowadzone na Uniwersytecie Delaware ujawniły innowacyjne podejścia do optymalizacji procesu kwitnienia długodniowych roślin ozdobnych poprzez zastosowanie celowanych rozwiązań oświetleniowych LED. Te wyniki mają duży potencjał dla hodowców szklarniowych i ogrodników, którzy dążą do osiągnięcia precyzyjnej. read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

The sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się w styczniu z większymi ilościami niż w zeszłym roku. Sektor ten w Egipcie nadal cieszy się prosperującym biznesem dzięki stałej jakości, wysokiemu popytowi i spokojnej konkurencji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal, dyrektor generalny Tomna for Agricultural Investment. Uprawca dodaje, read more

On Monday, March 17, the first reefer container carrying flowers was transported by rail in Kenya. This trial shipment marks a significant step in the establishment of the Cool Logistics Corridor in Kenya and showcases the potential of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) for transporting fresh produce. read more

The African fruit industry association Afruibana has announced the passing of its president, Joseph Hyacinthe Owona Kono. read more

The head office of the AAI Group is located in the UK, with additional offices in South Africa, China, and Europe, as well as 150 brand affiliates worldwide. The South African branch specializes in perishables, primarily shipping from Cape Town to West Africa and the Middle East, as well as Europe and the UK. read more

Produkcja pomidorów w Tunezji ma spaść w tym sezonie, co skutkować będzie mniejszymi ilościami dostępnymi do przetwarzania. Taka informacja pochodzi od Mahera Bouguerry, CEO firmy Le Défi Tunisie, producenta suszonych pomidorów. Bouguerry wyjaśnia: "Do tej pory mieliśmy normalny i raczej dobry sezon pod względem ilości". read more

As part of a three-day state visit, the Dutch King and Queen are exploring the Kenyan flower and young plant industry. Today, on the second day, they visited the Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Florensis in Naivasha. At the same time, a four-day trade mission is taking place, with delegates participating in various business activities. read more

Mauritania, a one million square kilometer country in northwest Africa, aims to become a major producer of fresh produce. This ambition is supported by the country's considerable untapped potential, its desire for self-sufficiency, and a widespread enthusiasm for agriculture. read more

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Morocco during the first two weeks of March, breaking a long spell of drought. The Larache region, which is the main growing center for avocados and soft fruit, received some of the most generous rainfall. While avocados were unaffected by the rains, according to industry sources read more

While the domestic citrus season in the U.S. is still ongoing, preparations are already being made for the summer import program from South Africa. "Even though citrus from South Africa won't be available in stores until June, this is the time of year when retailers begin discussing their programs," says Suhanra. read more

Twenty years ago, Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious were the only apple varieties being exported to African markets, with red apples primarily being sold locally in South Africa. read more

The pumpkin industry is experiencing significant changes on a global scale, with new emerging participants and a more diversified demand. In recent years, Africa has emerged as a crucial region for pumpkin cultivation, with growing investments from countries like Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, and Ghana. read more

Koszty logistyczne w Afryce pozostają wysokie w porównaniu z innymi regionami. "Nasze koszty transportu wynoszą od 5 do 8 dolarów za kilometr na TEU, w porównaniu do 1 do 2 dolarów za kilometr w Azji" - twierdzi Agayo Ogambi, dyrektor generalny Rady Przewoźników Wschodniej Afryki (SCEA). Te koszty są związane z złym stanem dróg. read more

Returning from the 2025 edition of the biannual citrus summit is an affirming way to start the season, even as longtime Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) CEO Justin Chadwick hands over the reins to Boitshoko Ntshabele of "one of the best producer organizations in the world", according to Fredri read more

Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

Jest powszechnie wiadomo, że Maroko przeżywa jedno z najgorszych susz w swojej zarejestrowanej historii meteorologicznej. Raport opublikowany przez Generalną Dyrekcję Meteorologii opisuje skalę kryzysu: To najdłuższa susza, jaką kiedykolwiek doświadczyło to państwo; 2023 rok był najsuchszym w read more

Authorities at Transnet have initiated measures to improve operations at South African ports following disruptions caused by wind which impacted fruit exports in February. Oscar Borchards, Transnet's acting managing executive for terminals in the province, announced a recovery plan, which includes acquiring... read more