If this is the case, the agreement will fundamentally change the prospects for South African exporters of fresh produce at the beginning of their new season. read more

W branży eksportu świeżych produktów rolnych w Południowej Afryce pojawiła się nowa nadzieja, że kraj jest bliski zawarcia nowej umowy handlowej z USA. read more

The quality of the Melinda product for the 2025/2026 campaign is expected to be excellent, as emphasized by Ennio Magnani, a member of the Melinda Consortium's Board of Directors: "The quality of this year's product is excellent, and I'm not saying this as a formality, but because it is the reality of the situation." read more

Imported fruits and vegetables from Africa to Russia are on the rise, with countries like Morocco expanding their presence in the Russian market. According to Rosselkhoznadzor data, Russia imported approximately 1.3 million tons of fruits and vegetables through the ports of St. Petersburg. read more

There is a new name destined to make its way in the world of lunch tomatoes: Malizioso F1, the new cherry tomato developed by Cora Seeds after four years of research and experimentation in Sicilian greenhouses and in over 100 trials conducted throughout Italy. read more

The recent expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) last month has brought an end to 25 years of duty-free access for over 30 African countries to the U.S. market. South African exporters are now encountering tariffs of up to 30%, which is placing strain on industries that rely on agriculture and manufacturing. read more

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced a public stakeholder consultation for two floral schemes: the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) for its Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (FOSS), and MPS for its MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ) standard. This consultation is currently underway. read more

A judgment issued by the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court today, October 10th, has rejected Maersk's attempt to stop the awarding of a Transnet tender to International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI). read more

The JSE-listed KAL Group has announced that the new U.S. tariffs could pose challenges for specific agricultural sectors, but are not expected to have a major impact on South Africa's overall agricultural recovery. Instead, they may speed up the process of diversifying into other markets. KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh stated. read more

evolved into a broader discussion on sustainability and innovation. read more

A delegation of Ethiopian exporters led by the Ethiopian Horticultural Producers and Exporters Association visited Fruit Attraction for the first time. Tewodros Zewdie, executive director of the association, shares his impressions of this premiere and the prospects for Ethiopia's fruit export. read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the avocado export season for sea shipments in Kenya for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The measure is intended to safeguard quality standards in international markets and protect upcoming crop cycles. In a notice, the Director. read more

Over 62,000 smallholder farmers in Tanzania have participated in training provided by the World Vegetable Center - Eastern and Southern Africa (WorldVeg) as part of the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) project, which aims to enhance vegetable production systems. Speaking read more

This week, Royal FloraHolland auctioneer Paul Freriks takes us to Kenya, where he recently visited fourteen flower farms. The cultivation of seasonal flowers is expanding in Kenya, supplying a significant portion of the flowers sold at the auction. However, Kenya also faces challenges. Paul shares. read more

Egypt has significantly expanded its share in Spain's sweet potato market, with exports almost quadrupling during the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), as reported by EastFruit. From July 2024 to June 2025, Egypt exported 18,600 metric tons of sweet potatoes to Spain, amounting to approximately US$12.4 million. read more

Denmark's Ambassador to Egypt, Lars Bo Moller, has stated that Maersk is evaluating a possible return to the Suez Canal. Speaking at a meeting with Canal officials, Moller said the company is closely monitoring developments in the Red Sea. Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairperson Osama Rabie urged the company to consider resuming operations through the canal. read more

W ostatnich miesiącach pojawiły się sygnały, że w szczególności w świetle wojny celnego spowodowanej przez rząd USA, stosunki między RPA a Unią Europejską zostały wzmocnione.

In recent months, there have been indications that, particularly in light of the tariff war initiated by the US government, South Africa and the European Union have strengthened their relationship. read more

The Spanish industry association FEPEX criticizes that the two rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union from October 4, 2024 have been ignored. The association rejects the new agreement between the EU and Morocco, as it believes it will lead to a significant increase in fruit and vegetable exports. read more

When the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2021, the change created new opportunities for South African citrus exports. The UK was able to set its own import rules, allowing lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits to enter without a plant health certificate or inspection. This made the read more

Distinguishing himself from the products that Egypt exports in large quantities, Egyptian grower, packer, and exporter Motaz Hassan has decided to set his business apart by cultivating exotic and rare vegetables in a market where Egyptian produce is not widely recognized. "After three years of focusing on this niche, my efforts are finally paying off," says Hassan. read more