The Pritzker Hageman food safety lawyers have filed the first lawsuit arising from a fast-growing Salmonella Sundsvall outbreak linked to Trufresh cantaloupe sold under the brand names Malichita and Rudy. read more

In a significant move to address equipment availability at its terminals, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has concluded a seven-year agreement with four Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the supply of critical spares for equipment across its terminals, including the Durban Container
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Kenya is celebrating India's decision to open its market to Kenyan avocados, recognizing this move as a valuable opportunity for local farmers. During President William Ruto's visit to India, he extended an invitation to Indian companies to invest in diverse sectors in Kenya, including
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Spanish navelinas dominated the market for blond oranges. They were supplemented by Italian and Greek deliveries. The first Salustiana from Spain arrived, but according to BLE these ultimately only had a supplementary nature. South African Midknight and Valencia Late were still available, most
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The South African lychee import season is in full swing at N&K in the Netherlands. "The first air freight shipment arrived in week 45. That availability was challenging, but by flying to different destinations, we still received the lychees regularly. They were priced extremely high,
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Despite challenges faced by some of Brazil's main competitors in apple production, such as Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, the expected increase in Brazilian fresh apple exports for the 2022/23 season did not materialize as anticipated. Industry experts consulted by Hortifruti Brasil
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"We often think of food security problems, e.g., 70% of the food needed in 2050, but interestingly, nobody double clicks on where. It's not an equally distributed problem. The population is growing in Africa, the Middle East, and South Africa, yet it's shrinking, flat, or soon to shrink
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The country awaits a good mango year, perhaps an above average year reckons a mango grower; there is no official crop estimate yet. read more

In southern Africa, the blueberry market is poised for recovery, offering potential benefits to South African farmers amid a slowdown in blueberry production in Peru, the global leader in blueberry exports. Over the past two years, South African producers faced challenges with low prices that
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Around 400 attendees attended the 10th edition of the International Table Grape Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 26 to December 1, 2023. read more

The Dutoit Group is celebrating 130 years as a South African agricultural company. From Gysbertus du Toit settling on Kromfontein Farm in the Western Cape and planting the first fruit trees in 1883, to becoming one of the largest family owned fresh produce businesses, this agricultural
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If we compare the data on imports of Egyptian oranges in Spain between 2022 and 2023, it is undeniable that purchases have skyrocketed dramatically in just one year. read more

An early season experiment by South African logistics operator GoGlobal, in association with shipping line MSC, to ship Namibian and South African grapes through the port of Walvis Bay in Namibia has been a success. read more

The South African citrus industry has raised doubts about the accuracy and reliability of the testing procedures followed by the EU Member States' laboratories. For example, there have been erroneous reports of contamination by harmful organisms and parasites not
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What is now an empty plot of 11 hectares will be turned into a new greenhouse for Moroccan tomato cultivation by Agro Care at the beginning of next year. Construction is currently in full swing. The Dutch tomato growers opt for the construction of a Canary-type greenhouse, as many are found in
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South Africa hopes the requisite protocols will be in place by February next year to start exporting avocados to China. read more

Climate change does not spare Egyptian farmers and imposes itself in various forms, such as the disruption of the length of the season or the size of crops. More severely, climate change can manifest itself in rising sea levels and increased salinity in irrigation water and soil. read more

Like most speakers in a recent World Citrus Organisation (WCO) climate change discussion, those addressing South America and South Africa and focused on potential impacts rather than already observed impacts. SOUTH AMERICA“Whether we are negationist or pro-climate change, we should agree that
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Egypt is gradually becoming one of the fastest growing exporters of potatoes. Many freshly harvested potatoes from this region are imported into the EU in the first months of the year. With a total export of 211.000 tons to the EU by Egypt in the first 4 months of 2023, the country accounts for
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South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more