Improved outlook for Moroccan watermelon exports in 2026
2026-01-27 00:00
Better prospects are ahead for Morocco's watermelon industry, as the Moroccan government has officially declared an end to the seven-year drought that has impacted the country. The drought had resulted in limitations and even prohibitions on watermelon production.
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"Obecnie pracujemy z dużymi ilościami towarów z Peru i Chile."
2026-01-27 00:00
Currently, the UK is primarily importing blueberries from Peru, as its main season is ending and volumes are shifting to Chile. Additionally, early and smaller volumes from Morocco are beginning to enter the market. "As far as we know, there is currently no significant
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Micro-seeded watermelon production is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa.
2026-01-27 00:00
"Visiting Spain last year, seeing the feedback from watermelon farmers around the world regarding the new micro-seeded watermelon category, and the significant impact it has had on the international melon segment, motivated me to return home and share these developments locally," says Jandri Venter, a melon enthusiast.
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Tunisian fruit exports have increased by 42% in value in 2025.
2026-01-27 00:00
In 2025, Tunisia exported 38.54 thousand tons of fruit with a total value of 148.66 million dinars, according to data from the Interprofessional Fruit Group. This marked an increase from 35.28 thousand tons valued at 104.88 million dinars in 2024. The figures represent a 9% increase in export volume, and a...
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Morocco officially comes out of a 7-year drought.
2026-01-27 00:00
W Maroku ostatnie opady deszczu i śniegu zakończyły siedmioletni cykl suszy. Występując przed Izbą Reprezentantów, marokański minister ds. infrastruktury i wody, Nizar Baraka, opisał sytuację wodną Królestwa jako "pozytywną", sygnalizując, że
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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced that it is strengthening its dedication to supporting South Africa's temperature-sensitive trade, as shipments to Europe and other destinations continue to increase.
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Last month, the French importer-exporter of exotic products, Omer-Decugis & Cie, acquired the entire share capital of Vergers du Bandama in Côte d’Ivoire. Vergers du Bandama specializes in producing, packaging, and exporting fresh mangoes.
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Driscoll's has signed a new partnership agreement with LuLu Retail.
2026-01-26 12:00
LuLu Retail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leading berry supplier Driscoll’s, formalizing a strategic marketing and promotion partnership across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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Maersk has appointed Charles van der Steene to lead the IMEA (India, Middle East, and Africa) region.
2026-01-26 10:00
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Spain charges less for its greenhouse tomatoes than the Netherlands, but three times as much as Morocco.
2026-01-26 00:00
W roku 2024 cena, którą płacili hiszpańscy plantatorzy pomidorów z szklarni, była o 61,02% niższa niż cena, jaką otrzymali holenderscy plantatorzy, ale wciąż znacznie wyższa niż ceny płacane plantatorom z Maroka i Turcji. Konkretnie, cena pomidorów hiszpańskich u źródła była o 300% wyższa niż cena pomidorów marokańskich.
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Converting leftover fresh avocado into added value by extracting oil
2026-01-26 00:00
W ciągu ostatnich lat międzynarodowy sektor awokado dynamicznie się rozwijał, zmuszając firmy do opracowywania coraz bardziej precyzyjnych rozwiązań w celu optymalizacji procesów produkcyjnych. W tym scenariuszu Amenduni Nicola Spa ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako globalny dostawca mechanicznego wyciskania awokado.
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South Africa's state-owned freight and logistics company Transnet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center to support the development of the country's port system. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration and cooperation in enhancing South Africa's port infrastructure and operations.
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"The demand for Egyptian oranges has significantly decreased without any clear reason."
2026-01-26 00:00
Popyt na egipskie pomarańcze w tym sezonie jest poniżej oczekiwań, pomimo obiecującego początku. "To bardzo dziwne. Po bardzo dynamicznym pierwszym tygodniu popyt na egipskie pomarańcze gwałtownie spadł bez wyraźnego powodu, a rynek jest w chaosie" - podsumowuje Mohamed Shaker, menedżer eksportu w firmie Al Mansi.
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Południowa Afryka uruchamia Centrum Klimatycznej Inteligencji Ogrodniczej Grootvlei.
2026-01-26 00:00
South Africa's power utility, Eskom, will officially launch the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre next week at the Grootvlei Power Station. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Netherlands government and provincial stakeholders. The centre is a pilot program.
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The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for
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The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed.
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Rwanda has started exporting fresh produce by air cargo.
2026-01-26 00:00
Rwanda has initiated a new export program with the goal of enhancing market access for agricultural exporters who are focusing on West and Central Africa. The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Agricultural Export Development Board and concentrates on the direct air transportation of locally grown fruits.
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"With the use of greenhouse conditions, we can grow strawberries throughout the year, enabling us to export them as well."
2026-01-26 00:00
Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities.
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Moroccan berry production reduced due to cold weather.
2026-01-23 14:00
The winter berry season in Morocco has started on the usual schedule, but is progressing at a slower pace due to colder weather and overcast conditions, as reported by Nabil Belmkaddem from Morocco's BestBerry.
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A South African supplier of apples and pears has been chosen to host a group of students from a branch of Harvard Business School located in Somerset West, in the Western Cape region.
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