This year, small-scale farmers in Togo have been impacted by unfavorable weather conditions and limited access to a highly competitive market. In response, Yao Tchassouni is striving to distinguish himself by cultivating organic okra using native seeds. The farmer states, "The situation is very challenging due to the arid, hot conditions." read more

The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is celebrating its five decades of advocacy in the horticulture sector. Founded in 1975 by farmers with the goal of improving government engagement and market access, FPEAK has grown from 36 to over 200 member companies that export produce worldwide. read more

Jameela avocados are at the beginning of the Rwandan season, with small volumes currently being harvested and exported to the UK. "Starting in September, we have 2 containers per week scheduled, but the Rwandan season will pick up momentum during September, when we anticipate exporting from 5-8 containers per week." read more

Successive warning bulletins in Morocco predict a hot summer with frequent and prolonged heatwaves. Temperatures have already soared to 45 degrees in some regions early in the summer, sparking fears of a repeat of the challenging conditions experienced in the summer of 2023. read more

The problem with fruit flies in Senegal, worsened by unusual climate patterns, has had a significant negative effect on the mango export industry in the last three to four years. Between 2021 and 2024, export quantities dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 tons (according to industry sources) because of various factors, with the fruit fly being a major issue. read more

The potential US tariffs will have a significant impact on South African fruit exporters in global markets, leading to difficult decisions within the fresh produce industry. read more

The seasonal South African citrus conventional reefer program to the US, which has been a staple of the industry's exports for over two decades, will be gradually coming to an end over the next two weeks. read more

The future of shipments after August 1st is uncertain due to the U.S. threatening a 30% tariff on citrus from South Africa. However, at present, a steady supply of citrus continues to arrive. "The timing of maturity was slightly advanced this season, so we saw better accessibility of higher brix clementines." read more

Rapid growth of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has led to local competition between industrialists and exporters for supply, causing shortages in the second half of the season. How have Saudi Arabian importers, the third-largest market for Egyptian citrus after the... read more

Polityka, sztuczna inteligencja, podłoża, relacje, zintegrowane zarządzanie uprawami, praca, akwizycje, kwiaty, rośliny i opakowania. Oprócz licznych sesji edukacyjnych na Cultivate 2025, wiele można się nauczyć, przechadzając się po stoiskach targowych. Oto kilka interesujących spostrzeżeń i... read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

Jürgen Bruch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the COBANA Group, was elected as the President of the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) at the annual meeting in Berlin. He succeeds Dieter Krauß, who had led the association for 15 years. The news was reported in the Fruit Trade Magazine. read more

Representatives of the South African table grape industry have expressed their "deep concern" regarding the US administration's proposal to implement a 30 percent tariff on imports from South Africa starting from August 1, 2025. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from Morocco to Spain increased by 28% in the first four months of the year. read more

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W ciągu pierwszych czterech miesięcy roku hiszpańskie importy świeżych owoców i warzyw z Maroka wyniosły 672 miliony euro, co stanowi wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem poprzedniego roku. Oznacza to, że Maroko wykazało największy wzrost spośród dostawców owoców i warzyw dla Hiszpanii. Maroko umocniło swoją read more

Breeding new flower varieties is a process that requires patience, dedication, and attention to detail. It can take nearly 10 years to develop a variety that meets market standards and is ready for introduction. United Selections holds an annual selection week, and this year's event was... read more

With the South African citrus season now in full swing in India, importers are observing a more steady influx of high-quality oranges and mandarins at major ports. Unmesh Suryawanshi, the Indian representative for the international fresh produce trader Don Limon, remarked, "Unlike the boom and bust cycles seen in certain source regions, read more

At the United Selections showhouse in Nakuru, Kenya, three standout rose varieties are catching the attention of visiting growers and buyers. Elvis Musyoka, Sales Manager at United Selections, walks us through Hot Wave, Rise & Shine, and Nova Vita, three promising varieties that are gaining traction. read more

South Africa sells approximately one-fifth of its macadamias to the United States. The industry organization Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has calculated that, according to reports in the South African media, imposing a 30% tariff on macadamias could result in annual losses of R460 million (25.7 million euros). read more