On the tunnel plantation of the 'Enrosadira' variety, where harvest is set to begin in the coming days, Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company and the host of the Malinowe Factory project, Dr. Paweł Krawiec, summarized the most important actions taken in the current season. read more

Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), the largest banana producer in Cameroon, exported 9,207 tons of bananas in May 2026, according to data from the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This figure marks the company's lowest monthly export volume since the beginning of the year. read more

Macadamia growers in Kenya are once again urging the government to intervene and address challenges in the sector, including the potential temporary suspension of the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts to help reduce the increasing stockpiles. This was discussed at a stakeholders' meeting organized by the Agriculture sector. read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie postępuje przy silnym popycie, korzystając z ograniczonej konkurencji po wcześniejszym niż zwykle rozpoczęciu zbiorów. Mohamed Alarabi z firmy Blue Nile Egypt, zajmującej się uprawą i eksportem, relacjonuje rozwój sezonu. Alarabi stwierdza: "Stawka na

The Egyptian table grape season is progressing well under strong demand, benefiting from limited competition due to an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest. Mohamed Alarabi from the growing and exporting company Blue Nile Egypt reports on how the season is unfolding. Alarabi states: "The bet on an read more

The grape market is currently going through its seasonal transition. "Last week we received our last shipment from India. It was a challenging season, with South African grapes competing with Indian grapes, especially at the start of the season. Ultimately, we read more

The blueberry season of 2025/2026 emphasized the increasing significance of market timing, sales window management, and logistics in influencing profitability, as indicated in Blueberries Consulting's Strategic Analytical Report on Sales Window Intelligence and Commoditization Risk. For years, the industry has been... read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd commenced importing grapes from Australia in mid-April. Typically, they aim to fill the supply gap by importing Australian grapes to replace the South African grapes, which run out by March. "From Australia, we import Crimson red seedless grapes, Sweet Globe green seedless. read more

A few South African citrus growers are still unable to access their orchards to evaluate the impact of the May floods in the Western and Eastern Cape. read more

At the beginning of the 2025/2026 season, Egyptian orange exporters were cautiously optimistic, expecting a return to stability after several turbulent years. Industry players anticipated a "normal" year, supported by improved fruit sizing, calmer domestic demand from processors, and... read more

Trzeci, i ostatni, dzień IFTEX 2026 pozostaje intensywny, z wystawcami informującymi o stałym przepływie odwiedzających przez sale wystawowe w Nairobi. Według wystawców, tegoroczne wydarzenie przyciąga większy odsetek poważnych nabywców i rzeczywiście zainteresowanych odwiedzających. Wystawcy zauważyli read more

"Lemons have been in great demand," says Safresco head of sourcing in Southern Africa, Jacques Morgan. "With markets becoming less crowded, South Africa has become a more important supplier of lemons." Safresco represents the Southern Hemisphere division of Citri&Co. read more

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Tunisian watermelons were introduced to the market two weeks ago. The season is expected to be successful in terms of both production and international demand; however, it was cut short by a false rumor that quickly spread on Tunisian social media. According to Mohamed Akermi, the CEO, read more

Renzo Piraccini is the new Vice President of the Kiwi Passion Consortium, with responsibilities for strategic development and internationalization. His appointment was formalized on May 28, 2026, during the board meeting following the shareholders' assembly, which led to... read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary, emphasizing the company's significant contribution to South Africa's apple and pear export industry since its inception in 2001 after the deregulation of the sector. Owned by Two-a-Day and Ceres Fruit Growers, Tru-Cape currently exports to around 108 read more

The early season for Egyptian grapes is proceeding as exporters had anticipated, with consistent orders, reasonable prices, and "no issues to report so far." This information comes from Osama Saleh, export manager at Houd El Nile, who mentioned, "The beginning of the season appears very promising." The exporter has noted improved conditions. read more

South Africa, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay all export citrus fruits to the U.S. during the summer months. Weather conditions have affected the volumes and quality of fruit in some countries, while others are sending higher volumes than usual. Miles Fraser-Jones from Lange's Growing is monitoring the situation. read more

This spring, 10 member sessions for Royal FloraHolland members were organized at various locations across the Netherlands, one of which was held online. Member sessions were also organized in Germany, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Marcel van der Lugt, Chair of the Members' Council, and David van Mechelen, read more

Maersk is introducing a new weekly ocean service connecting North Europe and Italy with Egypt, aimed at improving transit times and strengthening connectivity across a corridor showing continued growth in trade volumes and economic activity. The Baltic Sea - SLA service links Gdansk, read more

"The South African and Peruvian seasons are now in full swing, which is once again leading to interesting developments in the market," says Elena Rogojnikova. "The start of the season was positive. The Fuerte and Maluma Hass avocados from South Africa showed better quality than in previous years." read more