The Kirsten family, who are grape growers in Paarl, located in the Western Cape of South Africa, are expanding their marketing strategy by adding blueberries to their product line. They are also exploring other niche products to enhance their offerings. read more

This growth is attributed to the introduction of new varieties, expanded cultivation areas, and the use of modern cultivation methods, according to information from a recent USDA report. Additionally, Egyptian table grape exports are expected to increase by 5.7% to approximately read more

The project will be implemented in two pilot cities: Lusaka, Zambia, and Medellin, Colombia. The knowledge gained there will be widely shared, according to the BMEL. read more

Egyptian table grape production is expected to rise to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through September 2025). Egyptian exports of table grapes are projected to increase by 5.7 percent (185,000 MT) thanks to new varieties that have enhanced production. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień), Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu, Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, ponad dwukrotnie więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie, gdy było to 3 tysiące ton. read more

"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

The sweet potato campaign is going well in Egypt, with significant volumes already exported this season. According to Kareem Al-Shorbagy, the managing director of Al Kareem, the demand may even result in an extension of the season this year. The exporter stated, "Egypt has seen a significant... read more

Tunisia is expected to see a 5.2% increase in its national citrus production, reaching 365,000 tons for the 2024/2025 season, according to Dorsaf Ben Ahmed, head of the General Directorate of Agricultural Production. This announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Sunday and Monday saw the highest temperatures recorded for this time of year in years in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province and southern Mozambique. "We recorded 42°C in Kiepersol, which is highly unusual for this season, and we have seen significant sunburn on our young fruit," an official reported. read more

At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available for about three to four weeks, after which we switch to the Mauritius variety," says Lorenza Ciccaroni. Starting from week 48, lychees will also be arriving. read more

The Moroccan Hass avocado season started on October 28 with record volumes, resulting in a decrease in prices compared to the previous season. According to Yassin Chaib, an avocado farmer in Larache (northwest), "this season represents a significant advancement in the stability of the avocado industry." read more

Sezon cebuli dymki w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 rozpoczął się późno z powodu gorącego lata. Według Ralpha Nakhal z firmy Tomna, producenci byli w stanie odzyskać satysfakcjonujące poziomy produkcji, chociaż ceny musiały zostać skorygowane w górę. Producent mówi: "To był skomplikowany lato". read more

Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, signed an agreement last month with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

As communicated by Lucentlands Media, this agreement transforms the previous leasing structure into a collaborative model. The goal behind this is to advance agricultural development, create jobs, and position Namibia as a key player in the global value chain. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) producer association has appointed Alwyn Dippenaar as its new chair, with Michael Vorster slated to take over his previous position as vice-chair. read more

Clementines from Gharb in western Morocco have arrived on the market. Hiba Saoudi, a grower and owner of African&Worldy, assures that "the quality is top-notch and we enjoy a good market position." She adds, "In the Gharb region, we currently have the best quality and size for Moroccan clementines, and in large quantities." read more

James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, has been dealing with the ups and downs of the industry, which is characterized by the promise of high yields contrasted with difficulties in accessing the market. Kariuki's story mirrors the typical experience of small-scale macadamia farmers in Kenya, who read more

Supplying fresh, ready-to-eat cut fruits and vegetables to two premium retailers, Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom and Woolworths in South Africa, requires nearly 10,000 employees, predominantly women, from the company In2Food to prepare daily. They hand-prepare over 3,700 tons. read more