The fresh strawberry season in Egypt is coming to an end, giving way to frozen strawberries, following a turbulent season marked by oversupply, low prices, concerns about the quality of seedlings, and logistical complications. Industry professionals are in agreement: lessons have been learned. read more

As Egypt gears up for the upcoming table grape export season, a significant change is occurring among exporters, especially those focusing on the European Union, as noted by Mohamed Ali, CEO of Fresh Deal, a packaging manufacturer. "While sustainability has been a growing priority in recent years, it has become even more crucial now," Ali explained. read more

Eksport z Afryki do Northern Hemisphere rośnie, wzrastając z 66 923 ton w 2021 roku do 119 123 ton w 2025 roku. Ten wzrost odzwierciedla zmianę z roli dodatkowego dostawcy do pozycji kontrasezonowej w globalnych przepływach handlowych. Wzrost wolumenów, wraz z rozwojem infrastruktury, jest. read more

Royal FloraHolland is constructing the biggest international marketplace for the floriculture industry. Collaboration with its local offices, both within and outside Europe - including, of course, offices in Kenya and Ethiopia - is crucial to achieving this objective. The company had a discussion with Edwin. read more

The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office in Nairobi estimates that Kenya's avocado production volume in 2025 will be 694,000 tonnes, the highest level on record. read more

From 24 to 26 March, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) participated in the 10th edition of HortiFlora Expo 2026 at the AICC in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the exhibition, RFH showcased how the digital sector platform Floriday creates concrete international benefits for Ethiopian growers and their businesses. read more

The Kaliningrad Region received 12,000 tonnes of imported fruit and vegetables from January to March 2026, according to the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor. This included 2,700 tonnes of apples and pears from Argentina, Serbia, Turkey, Chile, and South Africa. read more

W 2025 roku Maroko stanowiło prawie trzy czwarte importu ogórków Hiszpanii, gdy Hiszpania zwiększyła zakupy tego produktu, zgodnie z danymi z Hortoinfo. Hiszpania w 2025 roku importowała 25 440 ton ogórków o wartości 30,9 miliona euro (33,4 miliona dolarów). Oznacza to wzrost o ponad read more

Brazil is working to increase its presence in the global avocado market due to growing demand and limited supply, which is currently dominated by a small number of exporting countries. Mexico and Peru together make up about 60 percent of global avocado exports, while Israel, Spain, and Kenya each represent just over 4 percent. read more

The sezon czosnku w Egipcie postępuje, kontynuując trend wzrostu produkcji w ciągu ostatnich kilku sezonów, i wydaje się niezależny od sytuacji na Bliskim Wschodzie, która wpływa na eksport kilku innych egipskich upraw. Antony Mina, CEO E2M, przedstawia aktualizację sezonu. The... read more

Morocco has significantly increased its share in the UK fresh vegetable market, with sweet pepper exports doubling in 2025 and reaching a new bilateral record, as reported by EastFruit. The UK imported 8,100 tons of Moroccan sweet peppers last year, which is more than double the volume imported in 2024. Since 2020, shipments have been on the rise. read more

The damage caused by the storm that hit the Souss-Massa region between February 26 and 27, particularly severe around Chtouka, continues to have lasting effects. Many farmers insist that the losses are of catastrophic proportions, and the complete impact has not yet been fully assessed. read more

South African deciduous industry body Hortgro has announced its third annual 'Endless Plum Possibilities' consumer-facing sweepstakes for shoppers in the US. read more

W związku z zwiększonym spożyciem owoców tropikalnych, wzrosła potrzeba stałego dojrzewania. „Dla wielu operatorów zarządzanie stosowaniem etylenu stało się kluczowym czynnikiem w osiąganiu jednolitego dojrzewania i minimalizowaniu marnotrawstwa w całym łańcuchu dostaw” - mówi Greg Akins, Prezes i CEO. read more

The prices of imported apples have slightly decreased this week compared to last week. South African Gala apples are now being sold for around ¥235 (US$32) per box, which is a decrease of about ¥10–15 (US$1.4–2). Traders have mentioned that the taste of the apples being received is still not consistent and varies. read more

Egypt has doubled its export of frozen strawberries to Poland, setting a new record and strengthening its dominance in the European market. In 2025, Poland imported 62,200 tons of Egyptian frozen strawberries worth over 70 million euros. This represents a volume 2.2 times

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Ukraine's vegetable market is entering an active phase in March 2026 with the start of early imports, mainly potatoes and onions from Turkey and Egypt. Domestic producers selling stored stocks are facing stronger competition, prompting adjustments in pricing and sales strategies. Imported early... read more

Egypt's National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reported export activity between March 28 and April 3, 2026, with a focus on fresh produce shipments. During the period, Egypt exported 5,065 consignments totaling around 230,000 tons, handled by approximately 1,400 companies and covering nearly 730. read more

Onions from Spain have become one of the preferred options in many Moroccan markets, primarily because of their lower price. While domestic onions cost around 18 dirhams (approximately 1.67 euros) per kilogram, imported ones are priced between 8 and 10 dirhams, making them more attractive to consumers. However, some individuals believe... read more

The UK company NextGen Nano has announced plans to launch a pilot agrivoltaics initiative in West Africa using its PolyPower™ transparent organic solar film technology. The pilot project aims to showcase the combination of food production and renewable energy generation within greenhouses. read more