From 6th to 9th October, the foyer of Veiling Rhein-Maas was transformed into a colorful display for African Week. Rose and summer flower growers from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa showcased an assortment of their products. Veiling Rhein-Maas' African Week focused on celebrating the beauty and diversity of African flora. read more

The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 will be held on November 13 in Agadir, bringing together professionals from across the berry industry for a day of technical discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. Now in its sixth year, the conference has become a key platform for growers, researchers,... read more

W kraju, gdzie trzy czwarte świeżych owoców jest importowanych, nowa firma agritech pracuje nad zmianą sposobu produkcji i konsumpcji jagód w Kanadzie. Zlokalizowana w Chilliwack, Kolumbia Brytyjska, BeriTech rozwija systemy środowisk kontrolowanych do uprawy wysokiej jakości borówek, malin oraz. read more

Senda, międzynarodowa platforma produkcji i marketingu jagód z siedzibą w Hiszpanii, wzmacnia swoje strategiczne cele dotyczące sprzedaży truskawek, jeżyn, borówek i malin przez cały rok, dzięki znacznemu postępowi w swojej globalnej ekspansji. Ten nacisk na wzrost pozwala firmie uniknąć read more

The produkcja jagód w Ukrainie się stabilizuje pomimo spadku ogólnej produkcji, ponieważ eksport nadal rośnie. Według Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Jagód, produkcja malin zmniejszyła się o 2,700 ton (–7.5%) w 2024 roku. Jednak eksport mrożonych malin nadal rośnie stabilnie, dodając 10,000. read more

Tania Luz e Silva from Rush Group and Rush Farms fresh produce player says that the sweet potato market in Europe has been influenced by various producing countries, even those outside of Europe. She mentions that there has been an interesting beginning to the sweet potato campaign in Egypt, with high demand. read more

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Greece have performed impressively in Egypt, but unfortunately, the market is now experiencing a downturn," said Mr. Elbahy. "The competition from other apple varieties, especially from countries like Poland and South Africa, has intensified, leading to a decrease in demand for Greek apples." He added that the current situation calls for strategic marketing efforts to boost the sales of Greek apples in Egypt. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more

Recent frosts in Eastern Europe have once again highlighted the danger of rapidly dropping temperatures. This is a situation familiar to South African farmers, as AGI Frost Fans have been in use in six out of the nine provinces since 2017. read more

Egipt nadal zwiększa eksport suszonej cebuli do Indonezji, a wolumeny pokazują stały roczny wzrost. Według EastFruit, kraj jest na dobrej drodze, aby po raz piąty z rzędu pobić swój poprzedni rekord eksportu.

Egypt continues to expand its dried onion exports to Indonesia, with volumes showing consistent year-on-year growth. According to EastFruit, the country is on track to surpass its previous export record for the fifth consecutive year. read more

"The year that is coming to an end has confirmed that the Easy raspberry line is positioning itself as a high-level solution on the global market. Thanks to some characteristics shared by the varieties, such as easy harvesting, long shelf-life, and variety complementarity, these raspberries are" read more

The recent approval by the European Union of biostimulants manufactured by Introlab positions the South African company to further enhance its connections with distributors, retailers, and growers in the region. Introlab's biostimulants are currently available in over twenty countries, with more than... read more

Stakeholders from across Morocco's avocado sector gathered on October 14 in Larache for the first Moroccan Avocado Summit, held under the theme "Moroccan avocados: meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities of the global market." The event was organized by the Moroccan Avocado read more

The South African citrus season is nearing its end, with a notable increase in export volumes. The high production levels, paired with a favorable exchange rate for exports to Europe, have led to significant shipments to this market. Overall, tangerine exports to Europe have been particularly noteworthy. read more

Dzisiaj obchodzimy dziewiątą rocznicę Umowy Ekonomicznej między Unią Europejską a Południową Afryką (Republiką Południowej Afryki). Według La Unió Llauradora, ta okazja zbiega się ze wzrostem ilości cytrusów z Republiki Południowej Afryki trafiających na europejskie rynki bez cła, zwłaszcza w przypadku

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Economic Agreement between the European Union and Southern Africa (South Africa). According to La Unió Llauradora, the occasion coincides with a rise in the volume of citrus from South Africa entering European markets tariff-free, especially at the read more

Flash floods occurred in the Moroccan region of Dakhla in early October, causing damage to tomato and blueberry crops. Although some growers were significantly affected, the overall impact at the regional and national levels is minimal, as stated by Ali Bayda, the general manager of Bayda Trading & Development. read more

The African sun shines down on the fields of Kafue – a town in Zambia's Lusaka Province – as Grace Nyirongo Phiri walks among rows of vibrant, green crops just beginning to grow. The only sound is a soft hum as water flows through a system of tubes, nourishing the roots directly. read more

Yuksel Seeds and Lakeshore Veggie Growers Inc. (LVG) have signed an exclusivity agreement for the Sweetloom F1 tomato variety. The agreement was formalized during Fruit Attraction Madrid 2025 and aims to expand the availability of the variety across North America. Sweetloom F1, developed by read more

President John Dramani Mahama is facing increasing pressure to reconsider and lower port charges, in light of his 2024 campaign promise to streamline fees in order to lighten the load on importers and enhance trade efficiency. The request was put forth by Kwaku Boamah, President of the Ghana Council in Belgium. read more

Soft fruit supplier Chambers is looking for new growers to collaborate with in Spain, Morocco, and particularly Portugal to enhance its UK production and expand supply to its UK supermarket clients. read more