Sezon cebuli egipskiej zbliża się ku końcowi, ponieważ wielu eksporterów już zakończyło swoją kampanię. W porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, w bieżącym sezonie wolumeny były znacząco wyższe, co spowodowało spadek cen. Sektor miał trudności z powrotem do normalności po zakazie eksportu wprowadzonym w październiku 2023 roku. read more

While the "Respect" patent is being filed and recognized in various North American countries, Siropack is entering into another significant commercial agreement in North Africa. The Italian company based in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, which produces machines and software for the food industry, is expanding its presence in the region. read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

South Africa's citrus export season is currently at its halfway point, and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has reported an 18% increase in volumes by the end of June compared to the previous year. The superior quality of the fruit from South Africa has led to this rise in volumes, especially in exports to the European Union. read more

South African citrus producers have launched a new consumer campaign to raise awareness of SummerStar Ruby grapefruit, the first campaign of its kind since the former Jaffa grapefruit campaigns in the previous century. read more

The US administration has suggested that it might impose sanctions on leaders of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), as part of a general review of relations between the two countries. This review could also involve imposing higher tariffs on South African exports. read more

Morocco is making progress on the Nador West Med project, which is based on the successful Tangier-Med model. This initiative entails a €730 million investment to develop land with limited social or environmental issues. The first phase is projected to be finished by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will include a read more

Once again, South Africa is exporting record amounts of citrus - 175.6 million 15kg cartons, up from an initial estimate of 171 million cartons for the season. The strong demand for citrus is evident everywhere. "It has been surprising to see that there is room for all the fruit," commented. read more

Kenyan flower exporter The Flower Hub has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation (or B Corp). The Flower Hub has met rigorous social and environmental standards set by B Lab, the non-profit organization behind the B Corp movement. This certification reflects The Flower Hub's commitment to achieving specific goals related to sustainability and social responsibility. read more

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) is addressing concerns regarding South Africa's trade relations with Russia following the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has proposed a potential 100% tariff on imports from Russia, pending resolution talks. read more

This year, small-scale farmers in Togo have been impacted by unfavorable weather conditions and limited access to a highly competitive market. In response, Yao Tchassouni is striving to distinguish himself by cultivating organic okra using native seeds. The farmer states, "The situation is very challenging due to the arid, hot conditions." read more

The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is celebrating its five decades of advocacy in the horticulture sector. Founded in 1975 by farmers with the goal of improving government engagement and market access, FPEAK has grown from 36 to over 200 member companies that export produce worldwide. read more

Jameela avocados are at the beginning of the Rwandan season, with small volumes currently being harvested and exported to the UK. "Starting in September, we have 2 containers per week scheduled, but the Rwandan season will pick up momentum during September, when we anticipate exporting from 5-8 containers per week." read more

Successive warning bulletins in Morocco predict a hot summer with frequent and prolonged heatwaves. Temperatures have already soared to 45 degrees in some regions early in the summer, sparking fears of a repeat of the challenging conditions experienced in the summer of 2023. read more

The problem with fruit flies in Senegal, worsened by unusual climate patterns, has had a significant negative effect on the mango export industry in the last three to four years. Between 2021 and 2024, export quantities dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 tons (according to industry sources) because of various factors, with the fruit fly being a major issue. read more

The potential US tariffs will have a significant impact on South African fruit exporters in global markets, leading to difficult decisions within the fresh produce industry. read more

The seasonal South African citrus conventional reefer program to the US, which has been a staple of the industry's exports for over two decades, will be gradually coming to an end over the next two weeks. read more

The future of shipments after August 1st is uncertain due to the U.S. threatening a 30% tariff on citrus from South Africa. However, at present, a steady supply of citrus continues to arrive. "The timing of maturity was slightly advanced this season, so we saw better accessibility of higher brix clementines." read more

Rapid growth of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has led to local competition between industrialists and exporters for supply, causing shortages in the second half of the season. How have Saudi Arabian importers, the third-largest market for Egyptian citrus after the... read more

Polityka, sztuczna inteligencja, podłoża, relacje, zintegrowane zarządzanie uprawami, praca, akwizycje, kwiaty, rośliny i opakowania. Oprócz licznych sesji edukacyjnych na Cultivate 2025, wiele można się nauczyć, przechadzając się po stoiskach targowych. Oto kilka interesujących spostrzeżeń i... read more