Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has started managing the export of citrus from South Africa, with a 21% increase in container volumes handled year-on-year in April 2025. Every year, ships carrying up to 7,800 containers dock at Durban Container Terminals, Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, and Ngqura. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

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Many Medjool growers from various backgrounds have noted an increasing demand for organic Medjool dates, with some of them announcing a shift towards partial or complete organic production. However, Ramadan Elsayyad, from the Egyptian company Palm Hills, holds a different perspective. Ramadan says: "In the read more

Ostatnio, firma We Prove Solutions (WPS) odwiedziła nową lokalizację Gebr. Valstar w Bleiswijk, aby zobaczyć instalację w akcji. WPS zapewniło kompletną automatyzację procesu dostawy w tej szkółce. Poprzez zautomatyzowanie prawie całego procesu, Valstar optymalizuje wykorzystanie dostępnej przestrzeni. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has provided preliminary estimates indicating that Tunisia's summer stone fruit harvest for 2025 is expected to reach 251,500 tons, which represents a 2.8% increase from the 244,700 tons harvested in the previous season. This increase comes despite a slight decrease in cultivated areas. read more

Freight forwarders in South Africa are uncertain about the future of direct weekly sailings to the U.S., known as the American Express (Amex) service. This service, a partnership between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has been running since 2019, providing. read more

W dniu 16 maja, części południowej Serbii, gdzie znajduje się większość produkcji malin w kraju, doświadczyły nieoczekiwanego opadu śniegu, co wzbudziło obawy dotyczące już narażonej na szwank zbiorów w 2025 roku. Zdjęcia i filmy krążące w mediach społecznościowych pokazują plantacje malin pokryte warstwą śniegu, zaledwie kilka tygodni ... read more

At the World Union of Wholesale Markets conference in Johannesburg, the focus was on South Africa's economic stability amidst global crises. Khaya Sithole, a chartered accountant, emphasized the need for Africa to reassess its production and trade strategies. He highlighted the reset in Africa's... read more

The first mango harvests are starting in Senegal, specifically in the country's central region. Aminata Dominique Diouf, from Domaine Agricole de Nema, reports a smooth harvest and hopes to recover from a difficult period for the industry. Diouf shares, "We started our first harvest yesterday, and..." read more

Established in 2007 with commercial production starting in 2008, African Blue Morocco has become a key player in the blueberry sector of the country. The company currently oversees approximately 345 hectares of blueberry cultivation in both northern and southern Morocco and functions as part of the read more

The fruit canning factory in Ashton, Western Cape, accounts for about half of South Africa's canning industry, according to Jacques Jordaan, CEO of the Canning Fruit Producers' Association. He warns that if the factory closes down, the entire industry is at risk. read more

Inhouse team develops SA's first recyclable 7kg potato bags for Shoprite Group

The Shoprite Group has announced that it is the first South African retailer to introduce a fully recyclable 7kg potato bag, solving a longstanding packaging issue that has been a challenge for the industry. read more

A new group of 16 international students from six different African countries has arrived at Harper Adams University for a comprehensive 10-week course on sustainable agriculture. read more

South Africa will participate in the global celebration of the United Nations' International Day of the Potato on May 30, with Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) organizing events to raise awareness about the significance of potatoes in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. read more

The drought in Morocco has affected the quantities and prices of fresh produce intended for West African markets, sometimes resulting in export bans for certain products like tomatoes. Nevertheless, according to Baye Sidy, a fresh produce exporter from Fes, the Moroccan produce remains competitive. read more

Zaktualizowane przepisy dotyczące pestycydów Unii Europejskiej wpłynęły na eksport warzyw z Kenii, zmniejszając ich wartość o połowę w 2024 roku. W badaniu ekonomicznym z 2025 roku wskazano na spadek o 54,7% eksportu świeżych warzyw, z 164 100 ton w 2023 roku do 74 300 ton w 2024 roku. Wartość eksportu spadła z... read more

South African Fuji apples have officially entered the market. According to traders, current pricing remains consistent with initial launch levels. Premium batches with bright, evenly striped skins are retailing at around $2.24 per box, while batches with lighter striping are priced at $1.82. read more

In the past ten years, there has been a growing trend of sourcing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables from outside of Europe, mainly from North Africa. However, Beluli Durim, managing director, emphasizes that there are closer alternatives to importing non-European vegetables, such as those from the Balkan region. read more