Kenyan avocado producer Enzispring is a newcomer to the European market, having started exporting to the continent in 2023. Headquartered in Nairobi, the company runs farms in the Mount Kenya region. Managing director Alice Okello expects an increase in export volumes in the near future. read more

The Information Centre of the National Food Safety Authority in Egypt released its 6th report in 2025, covering activities from February 8 to 14. The Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centres conducted 58 visits, issuing 3,245 agricultural export permits. Concurrently, the General… read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is adjusting its services by redeploying its largest vessels from the Asia-North Europe route. As reported by Alphaliner, MSC's 19,200 to 24,300 TEU megamax ships will be moved to the Asia-Mediterranean and Asia-West Africa trade routes. read more

Senegalese melons and watermelons are gradually starting to replace Brazil's position in the European market. The harvest in Senegal is anticipated to be lower than usual due to the impact of unfavorable weather conditions, resulting in smaller sizes during the initial weeks of the season. At the moment, the supply of melons and watermelons is... read more

While Day Zero was narrowly avoided in the Western Cape in 2018, the water crisis is far from over. Increasingly erratic weather brings both droughts and floods, creating food supply instability and escalating costs. With livelihoods and food security at risk, Sandveld potato farmers have turned to... read more

Danziger's Open Days are in full swing, with events happening around the world. Open Days are taking place in Kenya (ending on February 28th), Colombia (April 1st - 4th), and Ecuador (March 18th - 20th). This year, the focus is on the Senti Roses collection, which features a variety of stunning rose varieties bred for. read more

The supplies of Greek potatoes from the major growing regions of Nevrokopi and Ano Vrontou in Serres have been exhausted for some time now. On the other hand, only minimal quantities remain from the crops of southern Greece. As a result, the Greek market relies heavily on imported potatoes from other countries. read more

Jak już wcześniej podał EastFruit, Maroko z powodzeniem zwiększa eksport borówki amerykańskiej do krajów Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. W sezonie 2023/24 Maroko dostarczyło 610 ton świeżych borówek na rynek Singapuru i Malezji, powtarzając sukces z poprzedniego sezonu. Dodatkowo, Maroko... read more

"Brazilian lychee stands out from other competing countries - such as Madagascar, South Africa, and Mozambique, which apply chemical conservation treatments - thanks to its growing production and a focus on premium quality," said Brazilian lychee producers and marketers Camila and André Boni. read more

The kenyan avocado season has just begun on February 14th with green-skinned varieties, followed later by the Hass variety. This year, the industry continues to be affected by adverse weather conditions, which disrupt the timing of peak harvests. Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director of Fawakih, read more

Egypt is gearing up for a record season in citrus production, with an estimated harvest of 3.7 million tons (+3% compared to the previous period). This growth is attributed to favorable weather conditions that have improved fruit set. read more

As the season for grapes and stone fruits comes to an end, attention is now shifting towards apples, pears, and citrus fruits, as the most extensive program for conventional refrigerated transport from South Africa to Europe in years is set to depart from Cape Town Harbor. read more

The conventional shipping program from South Africa to Europe is expected to increase in 2025 compared to the previous year. read more

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, an African cargo airline, to enhance global trade connectivity to and from Africa. The partnership aims to leverage both airlines' networks and expertise to support read more

"Nasza zautomatyzowana technologia sortowania jest tym, co nas wyróżnia. Wykorzystujemy markowy system automatycznego sortowania optycznego Tomra o nazwie Spectrim (Machine Learning), który wykonuje 150 zdjęć każdego awokado lub limonki Tahiti, które przetwarzamy. Do tej pory zebraliśmy ponad 12 miliardów zdjęć. Daje nam to" read more

The South African citrus industry will gather at the fifth Citrus Summit from March 11-13 in Gqeberha, hosted by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The summit aims to tackle obstacles impeding the industry's expansion, with a focus on logistics and market access. Citrus is a significant… read more

"2024 was a good year for us, with the establishment of multiple production lines. Operators in the fruit and vegetable industry are increasingly seeking technologies from us that can produce trays with guaranteed weights, minimizing product giveaway," reports Ruggero Ricci, owner of Bulltec, as he shares. read more

FreshPlaza reports that the new Egyptian garlic season has started, and production volumes are expected to be high, following the pattern of every two seasons, in contrast to last year's lower yield. read more

Dutch organics supplier Eosta has announced the inclusion of organic Madjool dates in its product lineup, which are sourced directly from a family farm in Morocco. This farm is committed to reintroducing and promoting the Moroccan Medjool date through organic farming practices. read more

Over the past decade, the blush pear category in South Africa has transformed significantly, driven by emerging opportunities in the East. "What occurred was that South Africa, traditionally recognized for its Forelle pears primarily sold in Germany," explains Calla du, Tru-Cape procurement manager. read more