For a year now, RAAD (Inter-)national has been operating with its own office in South Africa. "We came up with this structure two years ago, started it more than a year ago, and it has turned out to be a success," says John van Wijk, who has been supporting entrepreneurs with international. read more

Global Macadamias announced updated pricing during the release of its national price list in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Waldo de Klerk, the company's grower liaison manager, said the U.S. dollar price for whole macadamia kernels increased by 4.4 per cent, from US$13.50/kg last year to US$14.10/kg. read more

badanie dotyczące opracowania ręki robota zdolnej do obsługiwanie delikatnych przedmiotów, takich jak chipsy ziemniaczane lub maliny, bez ich miażdżenia. Technologia ta, zwana Fragile Object Grasping with Tactile Sensing (FORTE), łączy czucie dotykowe z robotyką miękką, aby read more

The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to start on March 28th, which is the official opening date of the harvest decided by the Ministry of Agriculture. This information has been shared with producers, pending official communication from the ministry. The early start to the season is becoming more common. read more

The South African season started to accelerate as imports gained momentum. Apart from Williams Christ, Cheeky and Rosemarie also became more widely available. The fruit was now being packaged in different formats, such as 6.3 kg, 12.5 kg, or 10×800 g cartons. The quality was... read more

"It's been ten days of nightmares, every hour something different," says an exporter who's been sending South African apples, pears, and lemons to the Middle East since the beginning of the year. "It couldn't come at a worse time," he says, referring to the Ramadan period observed by his clients. read more

The Farming for the Future (FFF) sustainability initiative of Woolworths South Africa has been assessed in an independent PhD study carried out at Coventry University in the United Kingdom. The thesis, titled "Between Sustainability Crises and Market Responses: A Critical Analysis of a Retailer-Led" read more

Ethiopia earned $288.48 million from horticulture exports in the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry organized a consultative meeting with various stakeholders, including local and foreign investors involved in the horticulture sector. read more

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