The early Thursday morning weather shift had limited effects on mangoes in Malihabad, despite other districts facing significant crop losses. "As the thunderstorm was not severe, fruit drop was minimal in Malihabad. The light showers will help the fruit not only gain in size but also ripen at least." read more

The mango harvest in West Africa for this year is slowly starting to pick up pace. The first fruits are already being harvested in the southern growing regions and are anticipated to be sent to the Netherlands in calendar weeks 22-23. In the northern regions, the harvest won't fully start for a few more weeks. read more

The European berry season is gradually gaining momentum, as stated by Hasan Atula, a berry specialist at Hilden Wholesale Market and owner of the company of the same name. "We mainly focus on Dutch strawberries. I would describe the campaign thus far and the current demand as satisfactory. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

The stakeholders of the Moroccan tomato industry convened yesterday in Agadir for the fifth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference organized by GreenSmile. More than 600 participants took part in the full-day event focused on Moroccan tomatoes, with 200 international attendees coming from 20 different countries. read more

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The Tanzanian government is implementing a system to register buyers of avocados and their representatives. This effort is designed to prevent exploitative practices in the industry by bringing all parties into a centralized registry, as stated by the Director General of the Cereals and. read more

Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully recyclable at existing facilities, representing a significant advancement in waste management. read more

The potato industry in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, shows great potential but faces challenges due to low productivity, with average yields of less than seven tonnes per hectare. One of the main obstacles to enhancing productivity is the restricted availability of certified, high-quality seed potatoes. Many smallholder farmers in the region currently rely on traditional seeds, which hinders their ability to increase yields and improve the quality of their produce. read more

Floward has introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region, created specifically for Floward to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently available in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a completely automated, technology-enhanced shopping experience. read more

South African seedless citrus is gaining popularity in the Indian market, primarily driven by the growing demand for easy-peel varieties like oranges and mandarins. Exporters and logistics companies are implementing creative solutions to overcome regulatory and logistical obstacles, guaranteeing the smooth flow of products. read more

The first National Citrus Congress, held in Marrakech from May 13th to 15th, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for Morocco's citrus industry. Organized by Maroc Citrus, the Moroccan interprofessional federation for citrus, and chaired by Kacem Bennani Smires, this event brought together producers, read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Morocco is experiencing changing trends in mango imports, with a significant growth reported by EastFruit. In 2024, imports reached 15,600 tons, showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year and doubling the numbers from 2019 and 2020. In early 2025, January and February recorded imports of 2,500 tons. read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More finished the Egyptian sweet potato season in early April last year, but he continues to offer produce from Egypt. "Despite a slight decline in quality, the high prices allow us to deliver good quality produce. There have also been periods when prices were lower. read more

To okazało się wielkim hitem na IFTEX 2024, zostało ochrzczone na IFTF 2024, a hodowca będzie przyjmował rezerwacje na IFTEX 2025. Omawianym odmianem jest róża natryskowa Rosa Loves Me® Radiant Rebecca od Viking Roses Kenya. Róża Rosa Loves Me® Radiant Rebecca, kiedy została zaprezentowana na IFTEX 2024, read more

Amidst significant uncertainty, South African citrus exporters are anticipated to commence this season's traditional reefer shipping program to the US in the coming week. read more

DP World has announced a US$2.5 billion investment this year to expand its global logistics network, with major infrastructure projects planned in India, Africa, South America, and Europe. read more

Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while also gearing up for the upcoming table grape season. Zeinab Mohamed handles export sales. read more