Prices for several locally produced fruits and vegetables have increased in markets across Morocco. Consumers are feeling the strain on their household purchasing power and are skeptical of explanations attributing the increases to geopolitical events like the war in Iran. Industry representatives, on the other hand, claim that read more

While the war in the Middle East continues to complicate logistics and lengthen transit times, Egyptian orange exporters are managing to hold their own, thanks to strong demand that defies logistical challenges and their experience in maintaining freshness through long transit times, gained read more

South African exporters sending fruit to the Middle East have reported that a significant number of containers are still on ships in the Gulf, as they were unable to be unloaded at local ports. read more

The avocado season in Kenya is about to begin, with a meeting held today to determine the official launch date for the campaign. The season is starting amidst a tense atmosphere, characterized by a shortage of avocados in the market and the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. read more

With their partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). "This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified... read more

SPAR Zimbabwe has opened a new supermarket in Mazowe, an agricultural hub located about 40km from the capital city of Harare. This is the first supermarket in the area and is expected to set a new standard in retailing for the district. The supermarket will feature various instore departments. read more

Lotnicze połączenia między Kenią a Zjednoczonymi Emiratami Arabskimi stopniowo są wznawiane po okresie ograniczeń w przestrzeni powietrznej, które zakłóciły podróże i handel. Główne przewoźniki rozpoczęły stopniowe wznowienie operacji, wpływając na trasy ważne dla eksportu kenijskich kwiatów i międzynarodowej przesyłki. read more

The West African origins of mangoes are currently under close examination this season, primarily because of the "high number of cases of non-compliance with Tephritidae" (fruit flies), an organism that is subject to quarantine regulations in the European Union. Mango interprofessions in the region are alarmed and anxious to prevent any issues from arising. read more

Grape importers are reflecting on a challenging international season. "The recent weeks have been particularly tough. Delays have been a common occurrence, with a significant amount of fruit spending extended periods on the dock in South Africa and during transit. Consequently, a considerable proportion of grapes arrived in poor..." read more

Morocco's pistachio imports hit a record high in 2025, exceeding 4,000 tons for the first time, as reported by EastFruit. In the previous year, the country imported 4,050 tons of pistachios worth USD 33.9 million, marking a 27.5% increase from 2024 and setting a new all-time high in terms of volume. read more

When it comes to marketing exotic fruit in Europe, success may depend less on telling shoppers what they should eat and more on helping them to discover new tastes and finding enjoyment in food. That’s the view of Thierry Montange, senior marketing director for Europe and Africa at Fresh Del. read more

With the beginning of the West African mango season, the market is approaching another significant milestone. Henk van der Meij from Hars&Hagebauer comments, "Following a challenging season in Peru, characterized by a delayed start and subpar quality, mango shipments from Peru are now decreasing. Nonetheless, it is noteworthy how." read more

The sale of Senegalese watermelons and Piel de Sapo melons started a few weeks ago in Spain and other European countries, coinciding with the end of the Brazilian melon season. The supply of watermelons has dropped below market demand at this time of year due to the impact of climate. read more

The rainfall recorded across Morocco quickly turned into excess in some parts of the country, such as Gharb and Loukkos, causing major losses in several crops. Citrus crops were among the most affected, with losses in fruit and trees. It is also a sector where the benefits of the rains, even in becoming excessive, could not outweigh the negative impact on the crops. read more

"The Middle East conflict currently has mainly two effects on the fresh produce market," explain Rogier Rook and Patrick Thierrij, supply chain director and account manager overseas at Valstar. "On the import side, it mainly concerns sea freight from Asia and Africa. Those supply." read more

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, celebrated International Women's Day by operating all-women crew flights to eight destinations. This initiative showcased the airline's eight decades of service. Ethiopian marked the occasion with a grand event and announced the launch of these special flights. read more

The war in Iran that occurred in 2026 started at a very sensitive time for Egypt's orange export campaign. Egyptian exporters were anticipating an increase in exports to the Asian market in early March, after China's long Navel orange season had ended. However, the outbreak of the war has reignited the read more

South Africa's avocado industry is expecting to export approximately 22 million 4kg cartons this season. This increase in volume is attributed to the establishment of new plantations and favorable weather conditions that have supported crop development. Derek Donkin from Subtrop in Tzaneen mentioned that exports had reached around 19 million cartons last season. read more

Morocco remained the main non-EU supplier of tomatoes to the European Union at the end of 2025, accounting for 70.6 per cent of EU tomato imports from third countries. These figures were reported by Spain's Agriculture Ministry, based on Eurostat data. According to the report, EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes... read more

Z wielu hurtowników, którzy kiedyś działały na terenie Amsterdam Food Center, pozostała tylko garstka. De Mooij Amsterdam jest jednym z nich - i się rozwija. Hurtownik, importer i eksporter mający ponad 75 lat niedawno przejął firmę MBF Savannah, po wcześniejszych przejęciach Vroegop-Windig i Rustenburg. read more