A dozen Mauritanian companies, supported by the National Society for Rural Development (SONADER), are getting ready to participate in the Fruit Attraction trade show in the country's newly built pavilion. The event offers a valuable platform for growers to connect with potential new clients, with SONADER's backing. read more

South Africa's agricultural exports reached US$3.71 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up 10% from the same period a year earlier. The increase reflects higher volumes of various products and stronger commodity prices. Fresh produce dominated the export list, including citrus, apples, and other fruits. read more

The Naivasha Horticultural Fair is one of Kenya's largest outdoor agricultural events, and over the years it has become a crucial gathering point for the floriculture sector. The fair attracts growers, breeders, suppliers, and stakeholders from the region and beyond. read more

The competition in the date market is increasing, with harvests in North Africa taking place between September and April, depending on the region. The primary focus is on the Moroccan market, which is the world's second-largest importer of dates after India. Mohamed Shalash, an Egyptian exporter, stated, "The Moroccan market is highly competitive due to the high demand for dates." read more

Indie is a leading producer of oranges, however, imports continue to play a crucial role in meeting off-season and premium demand, according to Suresh Ramakrishnan, CEO of Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce importer based in Tamil Nadu. "Import volumes from Egypt and South Africa remained stable," he said. read more

Viking Roses will be participating in Hortifair Naivasha on 19-20 September (booth located on road A1). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the company's latest sprays and standards, as well as the new Selection Manager, Irene Njihia, who will be officially introduced on the Viking longboat during the event. Irene Njihia is taking over the position. read more

Egypt has transitioned from being a minor player in the blueberry industry to emerging as a significant player that is already attracting interest from numerous companies in Europe and the Americas. Two companies, one Spanish and one Dutch, have recognized the potential of the country and are working on projects using their own genetic resources. read more

Morocco has broken a new seasonal record for tomato exports, reaching 745,000 tons during the 2024/25 season (July-June), as reported by data from the Office des Changes via Global Trade Tracker and cited by EastFruit. Export earnings amounted to almost US$1.2 billion, representing an 8.3% increase from the previous year. read more

JWM Asia's citrus procurement from South Africa is coming to a close. The final shipment of fruits to China is currently en route, including late mandarins, late navels, and Valencias for Mid-Autumn Festival sales, expected to arrive next week. JWM Asia's last citrus shipments from South Africa will include late navels bound for Hong Kong. read more

Afriflora CC, a Fynbos harvesting and export company based in South Africa's Western Cape, continues to expand its range of dried and fresh products while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. The business was established over 30 years ago by the Maree family. read more

The importation of South African citrus into Singapore began in March. "We began with lemons in March, and then added Star Ruby Grapefruit in April," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global. "In June, we expanded to include soft citrus varieties such as Nules, Clementines, and Nova." read more

On September 10th, the Dutch authorities issued an alert through the RASFF system, under number 2025.6942, warning of metal contamination in a shipment of Moroccan cherry tomatoes. The affected shipment was promptly removed from the market. The situation could have been resolved there if it hadn't been widely known. read more

Cullinan-based South African startup Kalliergo Farming has revealed a new generation of its GeoTowers, along with a modular Hydra Tower system, representing a significant stride in the company's goal to provide cost-effective and expandable vertical farming solutions. These innovations are introduced as read more

Cullinan-based South African startup Kalliergo Farming has introduced a new generation of its GeoTowers, as well as a modular Hydra Tower system, representing a major advancement in the company's goal to provide cost-effective and expandable vertical farming solutions. These innovations are being unveiled as part of the company's ongoing efforts to revolutionize the agricultural industry. read more

South Africa is expected to have a good stone fruit season, as the early peaches and nectarines will be harvested starting this month. read more

South Africa is looking forward to what is expected to be a successful stonefruit season, with early peaches and nectarines being picked starting this month. read more

The two organizations referred to this step as a gesture of goodwill towards European producers. read more

South Africa's Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) has named Piet de Jager as its new chief executive officer. read more

Mardini, the Deputy CEO of Egyptian fresh produce exporter El Eman Trading, mentioned that despite the oversupply of sweet potatoes in the European market, the production of their Egyptian sweet potatoes is lower this year compared to last year. read more

Preparations for Ramadan are well underway. Exporters are increasingly looking to Morocco, which is one of the most dynamic markets for dates, to finalize their sales. In fact, the Egyptian company Al Tahhan Dates took additional steps by establishing a branch in Morocco last August, as per Ali Hassan Ali, the group's advisor. read more