South Africa does not have HLB, commonly known as Asian Citrus Greening. Recently, a different and less harmful strain of citrus greening called African Citrus Greening was detected in backyard trees in a city in the Eastern Cape Province, which was incorrectly reported in the media as HLB. read more

According to the study, sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South and Southeast Asia, have the greatest potential for reducing both food losses and associated emissions through the increased adoption of cold chains. read more

Logistical issues and a significant rise in the supply of South African nectarines to the EU were the main highlights of the country's stone fruit export season. read more

To maintain this growth, access to new international markets remains crucial. The recent breakthroughs in China, Japan, and India present both an opportunity and a challenge for South African avocado exporters, especially. read more

Thermo King®, a prominent company in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Cold Chain Federation member Trane Technologies, has announced that DP World logistics group and food retailer Woolworths are the first in Africa to operate the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery system. read more

Oczekuje się, że gdy egipska obecność zmniejszy się na rynku pomarańczy, południowoafrykańskie pomarańcze staną się bardzo cenne: plony nie są ogromne, a powszechnie zakłada się pewien niedobór - mówi Riaan Ellis, dyrektor handlowy w Unifrutti South Africa. Pada deszcz na Przylądku... read more

Stakeholders in the Moroccan tomato sector gathered in Agadir on 30 May for the third Moroccan Tomato Conference, organized by Green Smile. The fully booked event brought together various participants involved in the tomato industry from Morocco and abroad, including producers, exporters, seed breeders, and representatives from the public sector. read more

Morocco has recently seen the launch of Yola Fresh, a platform aimed at improving the connection between smallholder farmers and retailers by cutting out middlemen. This ensures the efficient delivery of fresh produce at fair prices. The company has just announced a $7 million investment. read more

Od czasu jego pojawienia się w Kenii w 2007 roku, fałszywy omacnica pozostał jednym z najpoważniejszych szkodników w sektorze eksportu świeżych produktów Kenii. Kwiaty, szczególnie róże, coraz częściej są zatrzymywane w Europie z powodu tego szkodnika. W zeszłym roku Komisja Europejska i Europejska read more

Aartsen is excited to offer an increasing number of products from Unifrutti, a leading brand in the fruit industry. "With this addition from South Africa, Aartsen strengthens its position as one of the key distributors of premium fruit brands in the market. Aartsen Asia in Hong Kong has been read more

The blueberry market is currently going through its annual seasonal shift. According to Christiaan's report, "The season is ending in Morocco and Spain, while the harvest in Serbia and Romania is starting to accelerate. As a result, this year we are observing a relatively smooth seasonal transition." read more

The Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, has opened its doors for the 11th edition of IFTEX. The Opening Ceremony took place this morning. The show will run until Thursday, June 6th. Our FloralDaily reporter will be on site as usual to visit all the booths and discover the latest developments. read more

Pomimo lekkiego przymrozka i gradu, sad jabłoniowy we Włoszech Północnych ogólnie dobrze poradził sobie w sezonie kwitnienia, podczas gdy tegoroczny sezon marketingowy jest w swoim końcowym etapie. "Spodziewane są znaczne szkody spowodowane warunkami pogodowymi jedynie w regionie Melinda, chociaż dokładne liczby nie są jeszcze dostępne". read more

Egipt has reduced its potato exports to Russia, leading to a rise in market prices. However, the situation is expected to improve soon as new potatoes from domestic fields are set to enter the market, as stated by Alexey Krasilnikov, the executive director of the Potato Union. read more

The volumes of the Italian Gold kiwifruit variety Dori have been steadily increasing in Australia over the past few years, with a significant surge anticipated in the upcoming years. The growing season in Victoria has been generally favorable and unremarkable, while Western Australia has experienced hot and dry conditions. read more

The harvesting season for Namibian dates ended a bit earlier than usual this year, according to Mahmoud Khamis, Technical Manager at Namibian date exporter Desert Fruit (Pty) Ltd. He mentioned, "Unlike palm cultivation in the Northern Hemisphere, which starts pollination at the end of February and initiates the. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a decrease in the export crop of Navel oranges, with the forecast for Valencia oranges also showing a slight decline. read more

Bigbucks, the wine-red Gala apple mutation discovered in South Africa, is embarking on a new phase of commercialization after being granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been honored with two Superior Taste Awards from the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry was awarded the highest scoring accolade, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa received a 2-star award. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded two Superior Taste Awards by the International Taste Institute. Their premium Fandango strawberry received the highest scoring award, while the raspberry variety Amalia Rossa earned a 2-star award. read more