The sale of Senegalese watermelons and Piel de Sapo melons started a few weeks ago in Spain and other European countries, coinciding with the end of the Brazilian melon season. The supply of watermelons has dropped below market demand at this time of year due to the impact of climate. read more

The rainfall recorded across Morocco quickly turned into excess in some parts of the country, such as Gharb and Loukkos, causing major losses in several crops. Citrus crops were among the most affected, with losses in fruit and trees. It is also a sector where the benefits of the rains, even in becoming excessive, could not outweigh the negative impact on the crops. read more

"The Middle East conflict currently has mainly two effects on the fresh produce market," explain Rogier Rook and Patrick Thierrij, supply chain director and account manager overseas at Valstar. "On the import side, it mainly concerns sea freight from Asia and Africa. Those supply." read more

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, celebrated International Women's Day by operating all-women crew flights to eight destinations. This initiative showcased the airline's eight decades of service. Ethiopian marked the occasion with a grand event and announced the launch of these special flights. read more

The war in Iran that occurred in 2026 started at a very sensitive time for Egypt's orange export campaign. Egyptian exporters were anticipating an increase in exports to the Asian market in early March, after China's long Navel orange season had ended. However, the outbreak of the war has reignited the read more

South Africa's avocado industry is expecting to export approximately 22 million 4kg cartons this season. This increase in volume is attributed to the establishment of new plantations and favorable weather conditions that have supported crop development. Derek Donkin from Subtrop in Tzaneen mentioned that exports had reached around 19 million cartons last season. read more

Morocco remained the main non-EU supplier of tomatoes to the European Union at the end of 2025, accounting for 70.6 per cent of EU tomato imports from third countries. These figures were reported by Spain's Agriculture Ministry, based on Eurostat data. According to the report, EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes... read more

Z wielu hurtowników, którzy kiedyś działały na terenie Amsterdam Food Center, pozostała tylko garstka. De Mooij Amsterdam jest jednym z nich - i się rozwija. Hurtownik, importer i eksporter mający ponad 75 lat niedawno przejął firmę MBF Savannah, po wcześniejszych przejęciach Vroegop-Windig i Rustenburg. read more

A pilot greenhouse project in Senegal recently received an official visit from Carmen Hagenaars, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Senegal, accompanied by Viviane Ndamba Djeumen. The visit showcased a growing greenhouse and agroforestry model aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. read more

SOUTH AFRICA'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EXPORTS REACH RECORD HIGH IN Q4 2025

South Africa's agricultural sector achieved a strong export performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, showcasing the industry's resilience in the face of global trade challenges. According to John Steenhuisen, the Minister of Agriculture in South Africa, total national exports reached a record high of R581.5 million. read more

A pilot greenhouse project in Senegal recently received an official visit from Carmen Hagenaars, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Senegal, along with Viviane Ndamba Djeumen. The visit showcased a growing greenhouse and agroforestry model aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. read more

Exporters Western Cape (EWC), an organization that promotes and assists exporters in the Western Cape province, is cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East is causing uncertainty, particularly for South African exporters who cater to the rapidly expanding fresh produce markets in the region. The region, including the United Arab Emirates, is a key market for these exporters. read more

The Egyptian citrus season started late this year, following the instructions of the Agricultural Export Council. The first day of exports was December 15, 2025, leading to a notable drop in local selling prices. Navel oranges are typically the first major variety to be exported, followed by... read more

The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Kenyan horticulture buyers are looking into establishing long-term trade partnerships with growers in Zimbabwe after participating in a farm tour organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The delegation, made up of eight buyers, spent a week visiting 11 farms. read more

Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits, stated that there is a high level of uncertainty in the Indian citrus market. Importers are holding onto their stocks in anticipation of higher prices in the future. He mentioned that currently, there is adequate availability of Egyptian citrus in the Indian market. read more

Wyniki z kilku badań naukowych sugerują, że owoce jagodowe bogate w antocyjany - zwłaszcza czarne maliny - mogą mieć potencjał w zapobieganiu i wspomagającym leczeniu pewnych rodzajów nowotworów, w tym nowotworów krwi, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. read more

Wzrost kosztów transportu i logistyki po wybuchu wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie wywiera presję na handel świeżymi produktami, zwłaszcza na strategiczne i wrażliwe produkty, takie jak ziemniaki, na które kraje Zatoki Polegają na dostawach z Egiptu. Według Yassena Abdelhaya,.. read more

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a stakeholder engagement process with the goal of enhancing the transportation of perishable exports through the Port of Mombasa in Kenya. This initiative involves collaboration between government agencies and private sector entities to improve the handling and shipping of horticultural products. read more

A wide variety of tomatoes were available, with multiple countries participating. Spanish deliveries were the most common, followed by increasing supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands. However, the quality of the tomatoes from Turkey and Morocco was no longer consistently reliable, and even the Spanish shipments sometimes faced challenges with... read more

The Greenery reflects on a challenging season for Spanish fruit and vegetables in late 2025 and early 2026. Each product presented a unique market scenario, with supply, processing, and logistics being impacted by flooding in certain areas of Spain and Morocco. Despite these challenges, the organization... read more