On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt. read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins. read more

In the combination greenhouse of Germany's Emsland Gemüse, a part of Emsflower, April is the start of the annual crop rotation season. During week 16, the first cluster of tomatoes for the year were harvested, and a significant portion of the complex was also dedicated to bedding plants, preparing for the second planting. read more

In addition, the overseas season is now coming to an end. Chile is increasingly focusing on the US market and this year is only sending small quantities to Europe. Consequently, the local market will mainly be supplied with imports from South Africa during the winter. read more

Attendees at last week's South African event on the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour listened to a presentation from Brian Windsor, a senior technical expert on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Fruit and Vegetables. Mr. Windsor, who has experience as both a farmer and an auditor, discussed the ongoing enhancement of standards to cover the wide range of requirements. read more

The tomato prices in the Netherlands experienced a slight increase in March. However, they are still similar to February's prices, which are lower compared to the high prices seen in 2023. This is mainly due to the lack of local production and a delayed start to the growing season. In 2024, the situation has not yet fully normalized. read more

The "Progress and Socialist Party" parliamentary group in Morocco has submitted an inquiry to Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, concerning the destruction of Moroccan agricultural products in Spain and attempts to set warehouses on fire. They cited reports from Spanish media about an alleged attempt. read more

The Bellaflor Group grows over forty different varieties of cut flowers in the highlands of Ecuador, at an altitude of 2,850 meters. These include roses, spray roses, summer flowers, gypsophila, botanicals, greys, greens, bouquets, and tinted cut flowers. Additionally, the company owns a farm in Ethiopia. read more

Sezon truskawek w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni, chociaż nadmierne opady deszczu spowodowały niższe dostawy niż zazwyczaj w tym okresie roku. Tymczasem maliny pozostają ledwo opłacalne dla producentów w Huelvie pomimo wysokich cen, a zainteresowanie uprawą maleje. Borówki... read more

The 16th edition of Morocco's International Agricultural Fair (SIAM), the most prominent agricultural event on the African continent, will be held in Meknes starting today, April 22, until April 28. This year, Spain is the guest of honor with 37 Spanish companies specializing in agriculture participating. read more

The citrus production from the southern hemisphere (Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Uruguay) is expected to decrease by less than 1% compared to the previous year, with estimated volumes of 24,338,123 tonnes. read more

Hortgro, a South African stonefruit organization, has stated that it is promoting its products in the US market in order to educate consumers and increase sales. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sukces Egiptu w eksporcie pomarańczy do Unii Europejskiej w tym sezonie ma bardzo nieprzyjemny skutek uboczny dla kraju – niezwykle niskie ceny na rynku krajowym. read more

Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, has taken a significant step by launching a guidebook for registering potato seed varieties. This initiative is part of the Potato Seed Platform, which aims to enhance the local potato industry. read more

Volumes of tomatoes at the Johannesburg fresh produce market are significantly lower than last year at this time, leading to an increase in prices. Currently, the average price of tomatoes is R20 (just under one euro) per kilogram, slightly lower than the R23 price earlier this month. read more

Recent weather anomalies in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns among stakeholders in the ocean and air freight sectors, further complicating supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel confrontation. Cargo delays and backlogs may potentially last up to a week. read more

Nadchodzący przyjazd hiszpańskich nowych ziemniaków wzbogaci rynek, który od miesięcy był zaopatrywany w importowane ziemniaki przechowalnicze z Francji, a także świeże ziemniaki z Egiptu, których eksport poza sezonem do Hiszpanii szybko zyskiwał na popularności. "Kampania ziemniaczana w Egipcie rusza w read more

The Management Committee (CGC) - the association that brings together private citrus exporters in Spain - predicts "little room for maneuver" in the so-called consultation process - prior to a hypothetical dispute in the Organization. read more

The campaign "I eat strawberries from Huelva because they are healthy, safe, and sustainable" is more alive and relevant than ever for UPA Huelva and reaffirms the importance of continuing with a campaign to promote them. read more

Po przeczytaniu publikacji EastFruit dotyczącej pierwszej historycznej misji handlowej dostawców owoców, jagód i warzyw z Egiptu i Maroka do Uzbekistanu, która odbędzie się 22 maja 2024 roku, zanotowaliśmy znaczny wzrost zainteresowania ze strony lokalnych importerów i sieci supermarketów. read more