A niche within a niche. That is what the Q-cape is focusing on. This Dutch trading company supplies retail solely with imported South African pumpkins. "Most overseas organic pumpkins used to come from Argentina, but delivery reliability sometimes left something to be desired. So, nine years read more

Tanzania's current account deficit has narrowed, according to the economic review by the Bank of Tanzania for September. The deficit decreased to US$2,567.2 million in the year ending August 2024, down from US$3,846.5 million in the previous year, with the performance of the external sector playing a key role. read more

The South African table grape industry predicts that export volumes for the 2024/25 season will increase by about 1% compared to the volumes of the 2023/24 season; this was announced by the industry association SATI, which highlights that this represents a 6% increase. read more

According to Berries ZA, the export season for blueberries is currently at its peak, with South Africa exporting 34.1% more blueberries than the previous season. Approximately 5,000 tonnes have been exported, an increase from 3,727 tonnes. The UK and Europe are South Africa's traditional markets. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and fresh fruit, has sent its first shipment of avocados from South Africa to China. On October 8, 2024, the initial container of South African avocados from Westfalia Fruit arrived in Shanghai, where Shanghai Customs conducted the necessary procedures. read more

Od 2019 roku Polska znacząco zwiększyła import owoców i warzyw z Egiptu, a jego wartość wzrosła z 36 milionów dolarów do 85 milionów dolarów - informuje EastFruit. Dodatkowo, w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach tego roku polscy importerzy już sprowadzili produkty o wartości prawie 60 milionów dolarów. read more

W trakcie Miesiąca Transportu w RPA, sektor rolniczy podnosi świadomość na temat krytycznego stanu infrastruktury drogowej na obszarach wiejskich. Rolnicy, zwłaszcza ci z odległych miejscowości, borykają się z wyzwaniami spowodowanymi złym stanem dróg, które są niezbędne do transportu towarów. read more

Until two decades ago, the country of origin and the brands that were built around it were the main focus in fruit and vegetable marketing. read more

W Belgii rozpoczął się ponownie nowy sezon uprawy cykorii w gruncie. Moment, w którym ten produkt, który obecnie jest uprawiany praktycznie wyłącznie w Belgii, ponownie się pojawia, zawsze uważany jest za wyjątkowy. "W zeszłym tygodniu otrzymaliśmy pierwszą cykorię z pola. W tej chwili głównie jest to wciąż cykoria z zeszłego roku... read more

Sun World International is expanding its network of partners. The company's growing network of licensed growers and marketers has a presence around the world, with offices in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Israel, and North and South Africa. "We are excited to increase our global presence." read more

Morocco is strengthening the positive trend in greenhouse tomato exports this year, as reported by EastFruit. Following the industry's recovery from the crisis in autumn 2023, Moroccan tomato exports have remained at record-high levels from January to July. read more

Ethiopia's coffee and cut flower industries, two of the country's most important export sectors, are facing growing challenges as they gear up to meet strict new regulations from the European Union. Beginning in January 2025, the EU's "Due Diligence Act" will mandate that exporters show compliance. read more

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya (AAK Grow) has identified pests such as leaf miners, fruit flies, maize stalk borer, Tuta absoluta, and anthracnose as major threats to food crops and vegetation in Kenya, with climate change exacerbating the situation. read more

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The global potato industry is a key component of agricultural production, providing food for billions of people and generating significant economic activity worldwide. Whether it be large mechanized farms in North America or small-scale operations in sub-Saharan Africa, potatoes have emerged as one of the most versatile crops. read more

Wandile Sihlobo, the chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA (Agbiz), has identified several factors contributing to a more optimistic outlook for South Africa's agriculture. The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), a measure of sentiment in the agricultural sector,... read more

W październiku, z okazji Miesiąca Świadomości Zdrowia Psychicznego, firma Pharma Dynamics wprowadza innowacyjną inicjatywę o nazwie "Give Yourself Your Flowers". Kampania obejmuje imponującą instalację ogromnego kwiatu na dworcu w Kapsztadzie, znajdującym się przy ulicy Adderley, od 9 do 11 października. read more

Since 2014, Partners in Agri Land Solutions (PALS) has been actively addressing South Africa's land reform challenges in a practical, merit-based way that promotes economic growth, job creation, food security, stewardship, and social harmony. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has released a statement refuting claims that the industry is endangered by citrus greening disease. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) that identifies potential pests linked to the importation of fresh commercially produced citrus fruits from Botswana to the United States. The PRA assesses the risk posed by these pests. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa, which is a major exporter of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits, is experiencing increasing energy needs, particularly for irrigation, refrigeration, packing, and processing activities. Solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could provide a sustainable energy solution... read more