Eksport świeżych owoców z RPA wzrósł znacząco w tym roku, osiągając prawie 5 milionów ton, co stanowi rekordową ilość. W poprzednich trzech latach eksport pozostawał stosunkowo stabilny na poziomie około 4,2 miliona ton. W porównaniu, 10 lat temu wolumen eksportu wynosił około 3 miliony ton. Teraz jest nieco poniżej. read more

With the publication of its first Sustainability Report 2023-2024 (click here to download it), Futura S.p.A., founded in 2022 and formerly known as Natura Nuova (owner of the brands Frullà, Compagnia Italiana, and licensee of the Almaverde Bio brand), takes a decisive step in formalizing its sustainability efforts. read more

Storm Emilia has been impacting Morocco since December 13, escalating to catastrophic levels in the city of Safi, where flash floods have resulted in the loss of 37 lives. Moroccan authorities have issued warnings in various regions of the country, and the nation is on edge. The storm is also affecting agricultural exports. read more

The main export window for Tanzanian avocados has been closed for some time now, and reflecting on it, the season was successful, according to Irene Undiri, sales manager for Tanzanian avocado exporter Onocado Farms: "The season ended positively for our Njombe farm. Both the production and." read more

Egyptian orange exports will start on December 15, two weeks later than last season. According to Mrs. Elena Albertovych, the sales director at Globex Trading, this delay will not cause significant commercial issues. However, the orange season, along with all Egyptian agricultural exports, will be sensitive to... read more

Mozambican bananas are not "free-riders" undercutting South African farmers, nor do they threaten the survival of the local banana industry, says Charlie van Dyk of the Novasun Group. Instead, he posits that regulated regional imports are supplementing domestic production, not replacing it. read more

As I conclude a highly successful trade mission that connected Egyptian fruit and vegetable exporters with markets in Singapore and Malaysia, my mind is preoccupied with the future of Egypt's thriving produce industry. Despite its current success, there are potential challenges on the horizon that warrant serious consideration. This blog is dedicated to exploring and addressing these pressing issues. read more

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The Food Africa trade show, which took place in Cairo, Egypt from December 9 to 12, 2025, gathered food industry experts from across the globe for its tenth edition. The event has been growing and now spans four days instead of three, drawing in increased numbers of visitors and exhibitors. read more

At BerryBrothers, the soft fruit season is in full swing, with red and white berries from California cold storage, raspberries from Morocco, blackberries from Portugal, and blueberries from Peru. "At the moment, the Christmas rush has not yet started, but it will erupt in full force in the week before." read more

Martin Reynolds, the marketing director of Cape Dried Fruit Packers, mentioned that a significant amount of their dried fruit would normally be sold to customers in the United States. The industry is currently considering its choices and exploring other markets due to the 30% tariff imposed on South African goods. read more

Anyone familiar with the fresh produce industry, especially those who have conducted business in South Africa, will recognize Anton Kruger. He is often seen at events in South Africa and in various countries worldwide, always wearing his South African scarf or colors. Anton has served as CEO of. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company from Puglia specializing in the production of high-precision machinery for extracting avocado oil, was awarded for the fourth consecutive time as the best company in the oil processing machinery category at the Avocado Awards, organized by the Avocado Society. read more

Citrus fruits remain the leading agricultural export of Egypt, with total shipments surpassing 2 million tons, as reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, confirmed this information. read more

Cameroon's banana exports decreased in November 2025, with shipments down by 45.5 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Data from the Banana Association of Cameroon shows that volumes dropped from 27,007 tons to 18,562 tons year-on-year. The decline is attributed to reduced shipments from the country's banana industry. read more

South African litchis have experienced a remarkable recovery since last year. In late 2024, the Laughing Waters brand faced one of the worst crops in 25 years, due to various climatic changes that heavily impacted Bekfontein Farm in the Onderberg region of Mpumalanga Province. read more

Egyptian date exports to Turkey, one of the primary markets for Egyptian Medjool dates, were suspended at the end of the year, causing difficulties in preparing for the upcoming month of Ramadan, starting in February. Ramadan Elsayyad, the commercial manager of Palm Hills Dates, provides insights into the situation. read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Participants of this year's IBO 2025 Summit in Cape Town unanimously confirm that the event's theme has truly come to life in the heart of South Africa. While there is no shortage of valuable berry conferences around the world, the IBO Summit has become a place that... read more

Institutional agricultural investment has traditionally been concentrated in California, the U.S. Midwest, Australia, and parts of Latin America. However, investors are now starting to consider investing in permanent crop production in North Africa, which provides Mediterranean growing conditions at relatively low frontier market acquisition costs. read more