The Namibian table grape industry is anticipating a successful export season, with shipments set to increase starting from week 47 through the port of Walvis Bay. read more

During the 2024 Odu'a International Trade Fair at the Oyo State Trade Fair Complex EXPOYO, Mr. Oskar Ayeleso, the Managing Director/Executive Director of Agbeyewa Farms Limited, a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings Limited, emphasized the potential of cassava in boosting Nigeria's gross domestic product. read more

The Otjimbele grape project in the Omusati region of Namibia is planning to diversify its agricultural production. The project's founder and CEO, Carlos Lertxundi Aretxaga, announced a N$120 million investment for this initiative, which aims to revitalize the former Asparagus Agro-Processing. read more

At Fruit Attraction, we met with the management of Pink Lady Europe, one of the most successful brands in the world of apples. They welcomed us to their minimalist stand, which was the work of an artist like the Italian designer Francesco Poroli, who designed both the stand and the shopper bags. read more

The first farmers' market in the central Piazza Saad Zaghloul in Alexandria, Egypt was inaugurated last Saturday. This was a significant moment for the "Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative" (MAMI-Farmers Markets) project, which is funded by. read more

The European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa that exceeds the maximum residue limit for Prochloraz by a factor of 20, a plant protection product whose use is

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Po zainicjowaniu pierwszego narzędzia opartego na sztucznej inteligencji do optymalizacji zarządzania dostawami świeżych produktów spożywczych - zmniejszając marnotrawstwo żywności i zwiększając wyniki handlowe dystrybutorów - IDA wprowadziła swoje inauguracyjne rozwiązanie dostosowane do agencji centralnych zakupów, niezależnych hurtowników i producentów żywności. IDA to... read more

South Africa: Checkers aeroplane debuts ahead of festive season

In a first for South African grocery retail, Checkers has introduced a specially branded aeroplane. The plane, adorned with "Sixty60" on its sides and "Checkers" on its belly, was first seen at the OR Tambo International Airport. read more

South Africa's cherry export industry is relatively young, but recent developments are expected to drive a significant increase in exports in the future. read more

"This 'milestone' represents a significant success for the export efforts of the company and the South African avocado industry as a whole, according to Westfalia Fruit. This step follows the conclusion of a long-awaited phytosanitary agreement between South Africa." read more

This year's edition of the trade fair in Madrid was rated positively by the exhibitors. Discussions revolved around the need for branding and sustainability, as well as the availability of certain categories, such as persimmons. Read more about it in. read more

Hawaii is intensifying its efforts to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an invasive species that poses a threat to local agriculture and ecosystem stability. This nocturnal beetle, originating from Africa, China, and Southeast Asia, can fly up to two miles in search of food and lays 50-140 eggs during its lifecycle. read more

Interview summary:
At the age of 31, David Runge, who was born in Germany, has developed a strong interest in Africa's vibrant business landscape. He first got involved with the continent through internships in Uganda and South Sudan, which set the stage for his future projects. After completing his academic... read more

As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East slow down to make room for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, the newly-established Cape Country Exports is shifting its focus to exporting stone fruit and blueberries to this market. The past three months have been very successful for South African strawberries. read more

Chiny stały się trzecim co do wielkości rynkiem eksportowym Zimbabwe w 2023 roku, stanowiąc około 23% destynacji eksportowych Zimbabwe o wartości 1,7 miliarda dolarów, zgodnie z Trade Map 2024. Wśród eksportu Zimbabwe do Chin, sektor owoców jadalnych jest stosunkowo mniej rozwinięty, a całościowy eksport wynosi. read more

Jako że pierwsze palety brzoskwiń i nektarynek z RPA są już w drodze do rynków drogą lotniczą, spodziewany jest powrót do normalnego sezonu śliwek. Wyjątkowe warunki pogodowe zmniejszyły plony śliwek w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat. Według Leona Pienaara, Starszego Tradera w firmie eksportującej owoce uprawiane przez producentów. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and various fresh fruits, has announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This accomplishment signifies a significant milestone in the company's export initiatives and the development of new markets. read more

For Jane Wangui, the commercial director at Kenyan grower-exporter Sasafresh, the recent avocado season has been successful in terms of production but has posed major logistical challenges. read more

South African avocados have gained new market access in the East, and the country's apples and pears are set to return to Thailand after a long absence. Citrus sources have also noted potential opportunities in Thailand, pending the resolution of certain issues. read more

While there have been significant innovations in the mandarin segment, consumers have become increasingly indifferent to traditional offerings in the orange category. This has led to buyers in supermarkets becoming less enthusiastic. read more