Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

In a moment when the watermelon campaign in Morocco is at a standstill, the question arises of whether other West African origins like Mauritania or Senegal could benefit from the market gap. "It's not automatic, and it's not even possible this season," Amine replies. read more

South Africa is now in the second half of its pear export season, with almost 24.5 million cartons of 12.5kg volume exported since the beginning of the year. The majority of these pears are destined for the Far East and Asia. China is a relatively new market for South Africa, having only opened up two years ago. read more

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced a growth in the quantity of fresh produce being transported by sea shipping, particularly affecting products from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority noted a 6% rise in the export of fresh produce from these neighboring nations. read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

The application was reviewed at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on June 24. This is the first time that South Africa has requested the establishment of a panel under the WTO dispute settlement system. read more

It is a sobering thought that in 1986 - before the US Senate imposed sanctions against South Africa's apartheid policy, including the country's fruit sector - the country was selling more than 6 million boxes annually in North America. When the sanctions were lifted eight years later. read more

In Abuja, Nigeria, the Ebeano Supermarket has been criticized for raising the prices of tomatoes and peppers due to a scarcity. Images showing a notable increase in prices, such as three tomatoes priced at N6,950 (€4.87), have been circulating on social media platforms. This price surge is said to be caused by read more

Magellan Import initiated the Star Ruby pomelo campaign from South Africa in April, which is expected to run until the end of August. "We initially saw some demand at the beginning of the campaign due to the reputation of the origin for high quality. Though it is a superior product in terms of appearance." read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more

Po podpisaniu umowy z Unią Europejską, Kenia zanotowała wzrost w ilości świeżych produktów transportowanych drogą morską, co znacząco wpłynęło na towary pochodzące z Tanzanii i Ugandy. Kenia Ports Authority poinformowała o wzroście o 6% w eksporcie świeżych produktów z tych sąsiednich krajów.

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced an increase in the volume of fresh produce transported via sea shipping, notably affecting goods from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority reported a 6% increase in exports of fresh produce from these neighboring countries. read more

South Africa has requested the World Trade Organization to set up two dispute panels to examine European Union measures impacting EU imports of South African citrus fruits. This comes after discussions with the EU to settle the dispute amicably proved unsuccessful. read more

Po kilku latach skupienia się na rozwoju nowych rynków na wschodzie, Stany Zjednoczone mogą być następną dużą szansą dla południowoafrykańskich winogron stołowych.

After focusing its development on new markets in the East for some years, the US may be the next big opportunity for South African table grapes. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie właśnie się rozpocznie. „Kalendarze będą startować o normalnych porach, a ilość i jakość będą pozostawać stabilne pomimo wyzwań związanych z zmianami klimatycznymi” - mówi Walid Sallam, Kierownik Eksportu i Konsultant Techniczny z egipskich firm, takich jak MK Entreprise. read more

RPA złożyła dwa wnioski o powołanie paneli w sporach, które zainicjowała dotyczące regulacji Unii Europejskiej dotyczących importu owoców cytrusowych, które wpływają na import z RPA. Omawiane środki dotyczą ograniczeń importowych nałożonych przez UE w celu kontroli rozprzestrzeniania się owada... read more

A couple of weeks ago, the South African exporters and producers' association (Citrus Growers Association, CGA) warned, in statements to several media outlets, about the process. read more

Early June marks the beginning of the waxflower season in the southern hemisphere, with major production areas in South Africa, Australia, and Peru. Helix Australia provided detailed information on the early season varieties and forecasts for the 2024 season from their authorized growers in South Africa and Australia. read more

She was significantly involved in leading projects aligned with SATI's strategic goals, including compiling the SATI submission application, leading domestic market development campaigns, implementing communication initiatives, and. read more