Ms. Grace Mutai, a farmer from Aonet village in Bomet County, Kenya, switched from growing maize to cultivating avocados after realizing their viability in the area. At first, she encountered difficulties due to her lack of agronomic expertise, resulting in only two out of her initial four seedlings surviving. read more

Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift. read more

W większości regionów uprawy owoców na całym świecie uznaje się, że pszczoła miodna odgrywa kluczową rolę w udanej uprawie owoców. read more

Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa benefits from a mostly temperate climate and fertile river valleys, allowing it to emerge as a significant producer of fruits that cater to the opposite seasonal demand in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits. read more

Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are read more

Gladiolus jest ważną i ekonomicznie wartościową rośliną ozdobną uprawianą na całym świecie. Jednym z głównych wyzwań w jej mikrorozmnażaniu jest zachowanie stabilności genetycznej podczas pośredniej regeneracji i długotrwałego utrzymania kallusu. Celem tego badania było opracowanie zoptymalizowanej metody pośredniej read more

Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet. read more

The import of Egyptian grapes for further distribution is about to begin, according to Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of the Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland. She stated, "As the Egyptian citrus season is ending earlier than expected, we are shifting our focus to the upcoming grape season, which is just around the corner." read more

Despite the increasing demand for bananas in Namibia, the country continues to rely heavily on imports as local production remains minimal. The Namibian Agronomic Board's (NAB) Seasonal Harvest report states that bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are considered the most popular. read more

In March, the 1,300-foot-long container ship Marco Polo sailed through the Delaware River to deliver clementines from Morocco to the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. This historic moment signified the arrival of the largest ship to ever dock at an East Coast port, showcasing the Port of Philadelphia's capabilities. read more

The operations of Meadowbrook Farms (MBF) Savannah will be carried out from De Mooij Amsterdam's location at the Food Center starting May 5th. MBF Savannah specializes in importing exotic fruits and vegetables, including haricot verts, sugar snaps, mangetouts, and various specialties from Africa... read more

Chirene Jelbert was working at a blueberry exporter as the industry was taking off in South Africa. She was present when the first export containers were packed, and also witnessed the conundrum of food waste that is, she says, inevitable in every growing industry. "The waste part is always." read more

Sezon eksportu suchego czosnku z Egiptu rozpocznie się za około trzy tygodnie, choć niektóry czosnek, który jeszcze nie jest całkowicie wysuszony, jest już eksportowany - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżnych produktów rolnych Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export: "Właśnie zakończyliśmy ze świeżnym czosnkiem i zaczęliśmy z suchym czosnkiem a". read more

"Boleh La" - was the slogan of today's unique B2B event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where 15 leading importers of fresh produce from Malaysia met selected suppliers from Morocco. Boleh La means "it can be done" and that was exactly the conclusion of today's intense negotiations. read more

Uprawa rodzynek w Południowej Afryce ma spaść o prawie 20 procent w porównaniu z początkowymi prognozami po powszechnych opadach deszczu w kluczowych regionach produkcyjnych.

The South African raisin crop is expected to decrease by nearly 20 percent from initial forecasts due to widespread rainfall in key production areas. read more

This is reported by reefertrends and is based on information from the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters Incofruit Hellas. While the flow of orange and tangerine exports remained stable, the market saw significant imports of Egyptian oranges for both. read more

Dates, table grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, and citrus fruits are among the products that Namibian operators export to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The market for luxury fruits like grapes and dates is expanding in these regions. Namibian entrepreneurs will be participating in Macfrut (6-8 May). read more

While Spain has reduced quotas for winter tomato cultivation in favor of other crops and increased them for the summer harvest, and while Morocco remains one of Italy's main competitors, it is Turkey that is increasingly asserting itself in the Mediterranean basin. read more

Located in the highlands of southwestern Uganda, Canrose Uganda Ltd grows various agricultural crops, including cut flowers. The cool climate and fertile soils in the area provide optimal conditions for floriculture, allowing for the cultivation of a diverse range of flowers. Currently, the farm is in operation. read more