Diesel and fuel prices in Zimbabwe have increased by 34 to 39%, which has been described as a "shocking" rise by William Zirebwa of Takura. Takura is a grower-exporter of peas, fine beans, passion fruit, and chillies, with plans to expand to include more vegetables and fruit. There are even considerations of importing fruit into Zimbabwe in the future. read more

Potato and onion production in Senegal, particularly in the Sine-Saloum region, benefits from significant assets such as abundant fertile land, freshwater resources, favorable climatic conditions, and an available workforce. Nevertheless, it faces challenges such as a lack of... read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

Florensis Makeda plc, one of Florensis' production locations in Ethiopia, has recently installed a natural purification system for wastewater treatment. This system enhances the company's sustainable water management strategy and underscores its dedication to environmental conservation. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more

Global demand for nuts is steadily increasing, driven by dietary trends and their use in processed products. South Africa is expanding its export market as production and market access improve. Trade data is available from the World Trade Organization and the UN Conference on Trade and Development. read more

Cztery tygodnie od rozpoczęcia wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie nadal nie jest jasne, jak długo potrwa konflikt, jaki jest zakres zniszczeń infrastruktury i jak długo potrwają naprawy w dotkniętych krajach. Z każdym dniem rośnie negatywny wpływ na globalną gospodarkę. Dla eksportu. read more

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Approximately 167 containers of South African stone fruit are currently at sea after shipping routes were disrupted, forcing vessels to reroute. The shipments were originally destined for Gulf ports, but access was blocked following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Exporters are... read more

With the Ivorian mango season just starting, Baidoun Mohamed, director of Sotagro CI, aims to differentiate his company from the competitors. "We have recognized dried mangoes as a product with great potential in the European market, a niche that has not been fully explored by West African… read more

Egipt podwoił swoje eksport truskawek mrożonych do Polski, ustanawiając nowy rekord i umacniając swoją dominację na rynku europejskim, według EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich truskawek mrożonych, o wartości ponad 70 milionów euro. Oznacza to wzrost o 2,2 raza. read more

Tanzania has become the 12th largest mango producer globally, with an annual output of 700,000 metric tons and an annual growth rate of 6.7%. The sector benefits from over 30 mango varieties and is moving towards an export-focused model. read more

The season was coming to an end. Availability was decreasing, and customer demand had also noticeably decreased. At the same time, customers were starting to show more interest in other types of produce. Spanish oranges, particularly Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were clearly the market leaders, followed by Egyptian oranges. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has published its initial export crop forecasts for 2026 amidst uncertainties stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and other global events. read more

Larger harvests in Tunisia and Algeria have prompted the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council to increase its global date production estimates. Meanwhile, EU imports declined by almost 4% in 2025, and the year-on-year decrease in the first quarter of 2026 was nearly 23%. read more

Russian phytosanitary authorities have rejected two citrus shipments from Morocco at the port of St. Petersburg following inspection findings. A 48.4-tonne consignment of lemons and oranges was denied entry after inspectors identified discrepancies between product labeling and the information provided. read more

The beginning of the new spring season traditionally brings increased activity at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. With greenhouse vegetables entering the market and Easter approaching, trade is currently operating at full speed. "Yesterday was a bit quieter, but that was mostly due to the bad read more

The signs on the ground indicate an increase in mango production in Senegal this season, with an early start to the export campaign. Favorable production conditions and substantial efforts are being made to prevent the fruit fly, which negatively impacted last season's exports, from affecting the current campaign. read more

South Africa's citrus industry is gearing up for the 2026 export season, with the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) releasing its initial export estimates. The numbers point to sustained growth, with total exports across all varieties projected to increase by approximately 3% to 5% to. read more

The South African government has announced a temporary reduction of R3 (€0.15) in the fuel levies on petrol, diesel, and paraffin to provide relief to consumers and businesses affected by the price shocks due to the conflict in the Middle East. Effective from midnight yesterday, the diesel price has increased by R7.51 (€0.38). read more

The strawberry campaign is entering its crucial phase in a complex scenario, strongly influenced by the weather that has so far affected the availability of Italian and Spanish produce, with a quality that is not always consistent and consumption that needs to be carefully monitored. However, in this phase, some signals are also emerging. read more