The genetics of all blueberry plants grown in Europe and Africa by Fall Creek are connected to one location: Seville. This privileged enclave in the municipality of Aznalcázar, near the Doñana National Park, is where the company's high-tech greenhouses are located for plant development. read more

Rząd Stanów Zjednoczonych niedawno zezwolił na eksport awokado z Gwatemali, kończąc tym samym niemal trzydziestoletnią dominację Meksyku jako głównego źródła tych importów. Ta decyzja, mająca na celu zdywersyfikowanie rynku awokado w USA, rozwiązuje długotrwałe obawy dotyczące możliwych chorób roślin i szkodników. read more

The Kenyan company Keitt announces two new products: ready-to-eat avocados and ready-to-eat mangoes. Erick Nyansimora, Commercial and Supply Chain Manager of Keitt, says he is "delighted with the successful trials in the production and marketing of both new products". According to Nyansimora, read more

The Embassy of Ireland in Malawi has highlighted the significance of increased collaboration in improving seed systems, developing technology, establishing market connections, adding value, and promoting food and nutrition initiatives within the current phase of the RTC-MARKET Project in Malawi. This emphasis was emphasized. read more

Wszyscy zaangażowani w handel między Afryką a USA czekają z wielką niepewnością, aby zobaczyć, jak administracja Trumpa będzie postępować w przyszłości wobec kontynentu.

Everyone involved in trade between Africa and the US is waiting with great uncertainty to see how the Trump administration will deal with the continent in the future. read more

The Horticultural Technical Centre in Toamasina (CTHT) in Madagascar anticipates a 50 percent decrease in production across its cultivation areas, resulting in a decline in total export volumes to international markets. read more

In South Africa, Hortgro, Sati, and FPEF have announced that Transnet's Cape Town Terminals, which include both the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT), are gearing up for a successful deciduous fruit export season with a fleet increase of over 70. read more

Recently, the Port of Maputo and the export corridor through the Komati Border Post between South Africa and Mozambique have become increasingly important for all South African exports, especially for citrus growers in the northern region of the country. read more

Growers in South Africa's northern regions, mainly in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, have begun the new table grape season with signs indicating that the country may experience a slight increase in volume compared to last year's crop. read more

Growers in South Africa's northern regions, mainly located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, have begun the new table grape season, with signs pointing to a slight increase in volume compared to last year's crop. read more

Growers in the northern regions of South Africa, mainly in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, have begun the new table grape season with signs pointing to a slight increase in volume compared to last year's crop. read more

Some Moroccan growers and exporters have recently announced that Morocco Foodex has set a starting date for the Moroccan Hass avocado campaign. According to these sources, the designated date is October 28, and they have welcomed this measure as it helps maintain the reputation of Moroccan avocados. read more

Civil unrest and harsh police crackdown in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is no fruit available at this time of year. read more

The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has declared a state of emergency in the country's onion sector. NOPPMAN is calling for cooperation from different stakeholders, including government bodies and financial institutions, to tackle the situation. read more

During a board meeting on October 28, 2024, Alwyn Dippenaar from the Orange River Region was elected as the new chair of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI). Dippenaar has been a board member since 2014, most recently serving as vice chair. He is replacing Anton Viljoen Jnr. who is. read more

Projections indicate that the production of apples, pears, and table grapes is expected to increase in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 compared to MY 2023/24. This improvement is attributed to the cold and wet winter of 2024, as well as the introduction of new trees into production. Despite ongoing equipment shortages, it is anticipated that deciduous fruit exports will rise due to the enhanced quality of the fruit. read more

Civil unrest and brutal police oppression in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is currently no fruit available during this time of year. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt announced a 32% rise in agricultural exports, reaching $4.1 billion in the first ten months of 2024. The exports, which totaled over 7.1 million tons, were mainly driven by citrus fruits at 2.2 million tons, followed by potatoes at 0.9 million tons. read more

For the past nineteen years, Namibia has been conducting monthly assessments to determine the availability of specific fruits and vegetables, in order to assess whether the country has a sufficient supply or if imports are required. Additionally, in 2005, Namibia introduced a market share promotion scheme. read more

Blueberry supplies from Zimbabwe and Namibia are beginning to decrease, while South African supply is increasing after a slow start. Ryno Palm from Rooted Global Fruit Company, a South African exporter based in Hong Kong, stated, "Markets have started to change drastically in the last two... read more