W 2024 roku Francja i Maroko umocniły swoje pozycje jako dwa największe dostawcy na hiszpańskim rynku pod względem ilości, z 1,1 miliona ton (+19%) i 455 086 ton (+4%) odpowiednio. Hiszpania głównie importuje ziemniaki z Francji. Ziemniaki stanowią 86% wszystkich importów z tego kraju. read more

South Africa is responding to the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is soon becoming a reality with a general date of application in around 18 months. read more

Nile Valley Srl is a newly established company specializing in marketing Egyptian products. Unlike traditional trading companies, Nile Valley is closely connected to a single Egyptian producer and distributes its products in Italy, Europe, and around the world. The company does not purchase directly. read more

Egypt, the world's leading date producer with an annual output of 1.87 million tons, exports only two percent of its production. This figure highlights the potential for expansion. According to the Agricultural Export Council (AEC), date exports contribute $90 million annually, representing just one percent of the total production. read more

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

Cramer Jungpflanzen, a German family-owned young plant grower, has announced insolvency. The reason cited is the challenging circumstances the company is facing. Cramer Jungpflanzen is well-known for producing pelargoniums, poinsettias, calibrachoa, New Guinea impatiens, and other bedding and balcony plants, offering rooted young plants. read more

Over the last 25 years, the kiwifruit industry in South Africa has adjusted to its warm climate by emphasizing yellow and red-fleshed varieties. This strategic change tackles issues associated with traditional green kiwifruit cultivation, positioning the country as a rising star in global markets. read more

Cramer Jungpflanzen, a German family-owned young plant grower, has declared bankruptcy. The reason cited is the difficult circumstances the company is facing. The company is well-known for its production of pelargoniums, poinsettias, calibrachoa, New Guinea impatiens, and other bedding and balcony plants, offering rooted young plants. read more

Brazil, known as the world's largest orange producer and a leader in concentrated orange juice exports, has experienced a change in its import patterns. While previously dependent on Spain for orange imports, Brazil has now started to rely more on Egypt, which has become the top exporter to the Brazilian market. read more

The industry emerged from its annual gathering of producers and stakeholders in the Eastern Cape with a declaration outlining what to expect in 2025 and beyond. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa is currently facing uncertain times, but it is poised for growth as long as market access opportunities are taken advantage of and logistics challenges are promptly addressed. read more

Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to enforce the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen local processing capacities. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the industry. read more

Egypt's orange exports to France have been on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, exports reached 42.7 thousand tons, representing a 26% increase from the previous year, although revenue dropped by 9% to $25.3 million. The export season for Egyptian oranges to France usually starts in January. read more

Egypt is continuously increasing its orange exports to France, as reported by EastFruit. Following a record-breaking volume of fruit exports to the French market in 2023, exporters have maintained their momentum. By the end of 2024, the volume of orange exports from Egypt to France reached 42.7 thousand tons. read more

South Africa: SPAR plans chain of up to 40 high-end grocery stores

South Africa's SPAR Group is planning a chain of about 30 to 40 high-end grocery stores, with the first set to open in the fourth quarter of this year, an executive said, as the retailer targets affluent shoppers. read more

The South African citrus industry is currently experiencing uncertainty, but its long-term growth potential is promising as long as important issues such as market access and logistics are tackled. This was a key takeaway from the 5th Citrus Summit, organized by the Citrus Growers' Association. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent... read more

Plum markets have not reached the same levels as they were last year, but according to Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a specialized stonefruit exporter, the 2023/2024 season was exceptionally good. "Prices this year will not reach the same heights as last year, and that is due to a combination of factors." read more

Dostawę pomidorów dziedzicznych mamy obecnie stabilną. „Mamy dobre zapasy naszych dużych dziedzicznych pomidorów Southern Select, a dostawy są nieco wyższe zgodnie z naszymi prognozami” – mówi Charlie Eagle z Southern Specialties. Pomidory dziedziczne firmy są uprawiane w szklarniach w Gwatemali. read more

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to uphold the ban on exporting raw macadamia. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen domestic processing capacity. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the... read more