The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) and local growers have refuted allegations that government policies have caused a decrease in macadamia prices from around $1.00 to $0.60 per kilogram. Jane Maigua, Chairperson of MACNUT, clarified that the policy guarantees that no farmer will receive less than $0.67 per kilogram. read more

New focus on the African Continent for Macfrut, the International trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector (6-8 May 2025 - Rimini Expo Centre). The mission targeted Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa, with a population of over 21 million inhabitants. During the mission, read more

The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Among EU countries, Spain showed the most significant increase, rising from 347.019 million euros in 2023 to 449.202 million euros in 2024. read more

Mali is the leading mango producer in Africa, producing approximately 800,000 tonnes, with only 11,000 tonnes being exported. The main obstacles preventing more exports are the distance from the refrigerated container ports (Abidjan or Dakar) and the lack of a reliable cold chain. read more

Morocco is increasing its fresh raspberry exports to the United Kingdom, as reported by EastFruit. During the 2023/24 season, Moroccan traders shipped a record volume of berries to the UK market. In the first six months of the current season, exports reached 5.7 thousand tons, which is more than double the amount compared to the previous season. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

Maroko nadal zwiększa eksport świeżych malin do Wielkiej Brytanii, informuje EastFruit. Po dostarczeniu rekordowej liczby owoców na rynek brytyjski w sezonie 2023/24, handlowcy utrzymali swoją dynamikę. W pierwszych sześciu miesiącach bieżącego sezonu, objętość read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is coming to an early end. This year, the campaign has been characterized by a significant increase in prices. Similar to the 2022/2023 season, this campaign is being impacted by a shortage of large sizes and logistical challenges, resulting in price fluctuations and market... read more

The Egyptian onion season is starting with a "totally different ambiance from previous years," said Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter of various fresh produce. "We were used to strong demand even before the launch of our export campaign. This year, the Egyptian read more

The innovative mushroom trays from Flexpack are currently receiving an overwhelming response. "These kraftliner-coated trays are ideal for contact with moist food. This helps massively to reduce transport expenses along the supply chain. The solution is not only used commercially." read more

At their 42-hectare farm on Lake Ziway in Ethiopia, Holla Roses grows Fairtrade roses. Established in 2005, they have developed a wide range of varieties, including T-Hybrid, Intermediate, Super Sweetheart, and spray roses. Last week, they introduced a new variety at the Dutch auction, namely... read more

Z powodu wpływu złej pogody, dostępność truskawek i malin spadła w prowincji Huelva, głównym regionie uprawy jagód w Hiszpanii. W chwili obecnej nie produkuje się wystarczającej ilości, aby zaspokoić popyt na głównych europejskich rynkach, dlatego ceny wzrosły do znacznie wyższych poziomów niż wcześniej. read more

Jandri Venter, the melon category manager at Rijk Zwaan, is warning that the melon market is rapidly declining, and urgent steps need to be taken to change this course. "We must safeguard our market - low-quality melons cannot be accepted on the shelves any longer," he states, pointing out that many consumers are... read more

At the end of the current B&B season, the Selecta Group will relocate URC production from its Kunzila site in northern Ethiopia to its main locations in Kenya and Uganda. The unstable political situation and uncertain military environment were the primary reasons for this decision. All customers. read more

As the agriculture sector in South Africa emerges as a significant driver of economic growth once again, we are delighted to announce that South Africa has secured market access for exporting fresh table grapes from the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, states the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The arrival of the first South African pears of the Rosemarie and Williams Bon Chrétien varieties in calendar weeks 8 to 9 officially marked the start of the overseas top fruit season. "The last German pears will be available until well into April, but in terms of volume, they have less." read more

In 2024, the Kuehne+Nagel Group achieved a net turnover of CHF 24.8 billion, marking a 4% year-on-year increase. The EBIT reached CHF 1.7 billion, with earnings of CHF 1.2 billion. The conversion rate, indicating the ratio of EBIT to the Group's gross profit, stood at 19%. These results for 2024 represent an impressive performance for the company. read more

Istnieje wiele inicjatyw sektora prywatnego, które wraz ze wsparciem rządu przyczyniają się do transformacji sektora rolnictwa w RPA. read more

The Egyptian onion season is starting with "a totally different ambiance from previous years," according to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter of various fresh produce. "We were used to strong demand even before the launch of our export campaign. This year, the Egyptian onion campaign is..." read more

The oldest plant improvement organization in South Africa, which celebrated its fiftieth year last year, has recently introduced new cultivars to the industry. One of them is the French-bred Delwilmor pear, an enhancement of Packham's Triumph. The first commercial crop of this new pear yielded 50 tonnes per hectare. read more