Socialist MEP Clara Aguilera has called on the European Commission to react to the pests that are affecting South African health products destined for the European Union. In a written question to the European Commission, Ms Aguilera reminded the House that the
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The final stretch of the Egyptian grape season is coming up, and for Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland it means the sourcing of the grapes is almost over, FreshPlaza informs. read more

While tomato acreage in Europe shrinks, Morocco has almost tripled its area between 2013 and 2022 (from 5,500ha to almost 14,000ha), driving total tomato exports up by 61.7% in volume and over 300% in value (from €323M in 2013 to 982M in 2022). In 2022, Morocco exported 740,661 tons of
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Things are getting tougher for South African table grape growers in their choice of new varieties. read more

Moroccan exporters have recently raised their raspberry exports to the UK market sharply, reports EastFruit. The exports of fresh raspberries from Morocco to the UK have grown 40 times over just three past years and reached 15,800 tonnes in the MY 2022/23 (July-June). Those volumes have brought
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For almost a decade Budou Farms have been growing grapes and practicing regenerative agriculture. The company has also developed minimalist packaging, to be practical and Eco friendly, but at the same time cost effective, while also improving the protection of fruit during shipping with sturdy
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Despite the looming threat of water scarcity, Morocco’s avocado industry has been on a remarkable upward trajectory; over the past six years, exports have surged more than fourfold, making Morocco the 9th largest avocado exporter in the world. And this trend continues to gain momentum. In the
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Egypt has again set a record in exports of fresh strawberries to the Southeast Asian countries in the current MY 2022/23, reports EastFruit. The Egyptian exports to this region have grown by a third year-over-year and tripled over the past four seasons! As a result, Egypt has remained the fifth
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Last night, the South African parliament issued a statement to welcome an avocado export agreement with China, calling it "concrete evidence of the immense benefits that BRICS holds for us and all our partners." read more

The expansion of the BRICS bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has gained momentum as the current members have decided to extend invitations to six countries to become full members, effective from January 2024. read more

As soon as the grape season started in Morocco, back in May, growers had anticipated a low season due to water stress and successive heat waves. Today, at the end of the campaign, they are reporting greater-than-expected damage yet a degree of commercial success. read more

Avocado producer and packer Granot International Company has officially started its operations in Kenya. The farm is located in Ndabibi, Naivasha, in Nakuru County. Granot operates the largest avocado packing house in Israel and produces one-third of Israel’s total avocado yield. read more

Moroccan exporters have recently raised their raspberry exports to the UK market sharply, reports EastFruit. The exports of fresh raspberries from Morocco to the UK have grown 40 times over just three past years and reached 15,800 tonnes in the MY 2022/23 (July-June). Those volumes have brought
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The global tangerine/mandarin crop for 2022/23 is estimated down 900,000 tons to 36.9 million tons due to lower production in China and Morocco caused by unfavourable weather. According to the latest USDA report, the smaller crop is expected to drive down consumption. Exports are also estimated
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Egypt has again set a record in exports of fresh strawberries to the Southeast Asian countries in the current MY 2022/23, reportsEastFruit. The Egyptian exports to this region have grown by a third year-over-year and tripled over the past four seasons! As a result, Egypt has remained the fifth
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After arduous public-private work, this goal has finally been achieved and made official: dehydrated and tenderised plums will be able to enter the country, a market of more than 1.4 billion inhabitants. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has called on the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to persuade the EU to change its rules on fungal disease on citrus, which it terms “unfair” and “discriminatory” with relation to citrus black spot (CBS). read more

South African avocados have been granted access to China after a new agreement was signed at the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit. read more

After a long and cold winter, peppers are pricey. Green peppers are significantly more expensive than usual, trading at R23(1.1 euro) per kilogram, close to the average market price for red peppers. Yellow peppers are almost R40 (1.93 euro) per kilogram. read more

A calm citrus demand is typical in August, says Eddy Kreukniet of Exsa Europe. "Many people are on vacation, and then consumption drops, despite promotions. It hasn't been more or less than other years, though," he begins. read more