She wants to withdraw the draft. However, the Commission President's request still has to be approved by the College of Commissioners. However, this is considered a formality. read more

EastFruit analysts highlight the high risk of major volatility in the regional market for fruits and vegetables due to the impending devaluation of the Egyptian pound against key currencies. read more

As EU farmers' protests persist, South African agriculturalists are assessing potential impacts on local production and exports. The protests in the EU primarily concern decreasing agricultural subsidies, the push for reduced chemical and fertiliser use, and the need for import protection. These
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The Dover District Council (DDC) in Kent has issued a warning about the potential risk of bankruptcy following the withdrawal of £3m in funding for essential checks at the Port of Dover. These checks are crucial for monitoring illicit pork products that might contain African Swine Fever (ASF).
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EastFruit analysts highlight the high risk of major volatility in the regional market for fruits and vegetables due to the impending devaluation of the Egyptian pound against key currencies. The situation has deteriorated since a year ago. Back then, we reported on the doubling of the dollar
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The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) body and other role-players were able to find ways to get around the Cape Town Port delays to get containers out during the current peak packing and export weeks. Up to Week 04 more than 2,8 million cartons of table grapes, accounting for almost 10%
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The Moroccan avocado campaign is progressing calmly, a little more slowly than expected, but it is on track to achieve good results and even break the record for export volumes. So says Abdellah Elyamlahi, President of the Moroccan Avocado Association. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the leading line in ocean freight capacity, has declared the commencement of a new direct export cargo service from South Africa's Port of Ngqura near Gqberha (Port Elizabeth) to Northern Europe. This service from the deep-water port is set to provide
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"If we exclude around ten days of confusion at the start of the new year, we can say that the artichoke campaign in Puglia has been great for both our suppliers and our wholesale company. It started in mid/late September with satisfactory prices caused by the low volumes," reports Giuseppe
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is working to enhance the quality and quantity of onion production. The department is collaborating with local government units to conduct training programs and raise awareness. Recently, DA officials made surprise visits to onion farms in
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US Agtech startup ProducePay today announced US$38 million in Series D financing. The company said it would use the funding to accelerate its global expansion to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, and advance the development of its best-in-class technology and services. read more

One of the many things I have learned in my two decades covering the fresh produce business is that people in the fruit trade know how to plan ahead. read more

Egypt has the potential to become a major supplier of blueberries to countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. read more

The campaign of Maltese oranges, produced exclusively on Tunisia's Cap Bon peninsula (which produces over 75% of the country's citrus fruit), started about two weeks ago. This year is very different from the previous season, according to Mourad Ben Salem, manager of Med Essor, a company which
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December was marked with somewhat less-that-desirable Dutch and Belgian strawberries, and some described Moroccan and Egyptian strawberries' quality as inferior. The market, thus, seems free for Spanish strawberries. Yet there, too, challenges grow annually, particularly regarding weather
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Recently, the customs agency Partida Logistics, based in the Spanish municipality of Algeciras, has opened a branch in Almeria to be able to work closer to its clients in that very important horticultural area, as well as in the Region of Murcia. read more

Reyes Gutiérrez begins his first harvest of the 500 hectares on his precious estates in Portugal and Cádiz. Like all first harvests, it will not be a large volume, but it will be what was expected. It will be in 2026 when they will be at full capacity to supply the whole of Europe with local fruit, fruit from the surrounding area, fruit
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The City of Cape Town has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to implement urgent reforms to enhance the efficiency of cargo handling at the Port of Cape Town. James Vos, Mayoral committee member for economic growth, emphasized the city and country's dependence on the port for effective import
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Leading figures in the fruit sector have expressed their concerns over the Red Sea crisis, which has already impacted the sales of apples to the Middle East from Europe. The European apple market in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, estimated to be worth around $400 million, has been affected by Houthi
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Farmer's Weekly recently sought out the expectations of South Africa's agricultural sector for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). Agbiz CEO, Theo Boshoff, expressed the need for commitment to previously outlined reforms and less red tape for businesses. "We just need commitment to
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