With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

Jürgen Bruch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the COBANA Group, was elected as the President of the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) at the annual meeting in Berlin. He succeeds Dieter Krauß, who had led the association for 15 years. The news was reported in the Fruit Trade Magazine. read more

Representatives of the South African table grape industry have expressed their "deep concern" regarding the US administration's proposal to implement a 30 percent tariff on imports from South Africa starting from August 1, 2025. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to Spain increased by 28% in the first four months of the year. read more

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W ciągu pierwszych czterech miesięcy roku hiszpańskie importy świeżych owoców i warzyw z Maroka wyniosły 672 miliony euro, co stanowi wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem poprzedniego roku. Oznacza to, że Maroko wykazało największy wzrost spośród dostawców owoców i warzyw dla Hiszpanii. Maroko umocniło swoją read more

Breeding new flower varieties is a process that requires patience, dedication, and attention to detail. It can take nearly 10 years to develop a variety that meets market standards and is ready for introduction. United Selections holds an annual selection week, and this year's event was... read more

With the South African citrus season now in full swing in India, importers are observing a more steady influx of high-quality oranges and mandarins at major ports. Unmesh Suryawanshi, the Indian representative for the international fresh produce trader Don Limon, remarked, "Unlike the boom and bust cycles seen in certain source regions, read more

At the United Selections showhouse in Nakuru, Kenya, three standout rose varieties are catching the attention of visiting growers and buyers. Elvis Musyoka, Sales Manager at United Selections, walks us through Hot Wave, Rise & Shine, and Nova Vita, three promising varieties that are gaining traction. read more

South Africa sells approximately one-fifth of its macadamias to the United States. The industry organization Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has calculated that, according to reports in the South African media, imposing a 30% tariff on macadamias could result in annual losses of R460 million (25.7 million euros). read more

If you are in charge of overseeing produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt, but how to do it efficiently, according to the European Business Review. Thanks to year-round sunshine, fertile Nile soils, and strategic shipping lanes, Egypt has become a major player in the industry. read more

Potato yields in Eastern Africa are facing challenges due to a shortage of quality seed, yet a new hybrid breeding initiative in Kenya seeks to address this issue. Led by the International Potato Center (CIP) and Dutch seed company HZPC, the One-to-One project is focused on creating adaptable potato varieties with better yields and disease resistance. read more

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the start of its new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi, the bustling capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In celebration of this important occasion, Ethiopian Airlines held an inaugural ceremony at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, which was attended by read more

Last season, the lack of Tunisian dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, was evident in several markets, particularly in the lead-up to Ramadan. This led importers to look for alternative origins or different date varieties, resulting in a change in the market dynamics. read more

Kenya is about to reveal a plan to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the end of the year. read more

A steering group representing growers who are working to maintain funding for Producer Organisations (POs) has been formalized and is now known as the UK Fruit and Vegetable Association (UKFVA). read more

According to Bayer's statement, the agreement is based on an existing successful collaboration and similar product launches in Europe and Africa. read more

Importing mandarins has been a challenge this year for Al Hassan Group, a fresh produce importer located in New Delhi, India. Zain-ul Abdin, the Managing Director, explains that the Indian market has been flooded with high volumes of mandarins from South Africa. "We are currently facing an oversupply of South African mandarins in our market." read more

Egypt is making huge strides in consolidating its presence in the global fresh strawberry market. In particular, exports to Germany have reached record levels in the last five years. According to eastfruit.com, based on Global data. read more

Temperature above 35°C, solar radiation at its highest levels, plant tissues burning like skin under the scorching sun. This is the new normality for many agricultural areas during the summer months. A scenario increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change. read more