As Kenya aims to increase its exports of fresh produce and horticultural products, maintaining high quality is crucial for entering international markets. However, a lack of specialized training institutions in this sector has been a challenge. To tackle this issue, the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya is working on... read more

The UK importer Worldwide Fruit is currently in the final stages of avocado supply from Peru and South Africa. "The production in Peru has been increasing significantly year on year. According to Fresh Cargo Peru, export volumes from weeks 1 to 36 in 2025 increased by 29%," said Mark Everett. read more

This year, an interesting implementation project has been started at Malinowy Factory's headquarters, aimed at testing new methods of fertilizing and feeding raspberries compared to the standard practice of using multicomponent fertilizers. Compo Expert is introducing these new methods to the market. read more

Południowoafrykańscy producenci winogron są w dobrym nastroju po udanym sezonie eksportowym 2024/25. read more

A new program is designed to empower African farmers and improve their capacity to sustainably produce food in response to climate change. read more

Players in the blueberry industry from around the world will come together in Cape Town on Thursday for the two-day International Berry Organization (IBO) Summit. This event will lay the foundation for the future growth of the blueberry category in various global markets. read more

W ostatnich latach krajobraz fitosanitarny upraw jagodowych na obszarze basenu Morza Śródziemnego zmienia się szybko. Marco R. Butera z BetterBerries - konsultant agronomiczny specjalizujący się w uprawie borówek i zarządzaniu technicznym, a także w truskawkach, malinach i jeżynach w...

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North Africa and the Middle East are witnessing significant growth in their cold chain infrastructure. According to BCC Research, the market is expected to reach $41.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. DP World has revealed its intentions to establish a cold storage facility in Al Oula, Egypt. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć lat wolumeny importu awokado do Indii wzrosły, ponieważ popyt konsumencki rośnie wraz z stabilnymi dostawami awokado Hass z Tanzanii - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel kenijskiej firmy handlowej Truport Transcontinental Limited, która rozwinęła się z dostawcy usług logistycznych. "Nasze korzenie" read more

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) hosted the second annual Pinnacle Sustainability Awards at the Ole Sereni, Emara, in Nairobi. The event honored achievements in sustainability, innovation, and leadership within the floriculture industry. The Pinnacle Sustainability Awards are the first of their read more

Cameroon's banana exports decreased by 10% year-on-year in August, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). The total export volume was 14,639 tons, down from 16,105 tons in August 2024, marking a decline of 1,466 tons. This drop was primarily due to reduced shipments from Plantations. read more

The competition in the date market is increasing as the harvests in North Africa occur between September and April, varying by region. The main focus is on the Moroccan market, which is the world's second-largest importer of dates after India, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

From mid-October, Tailwind Shipping Lines' Dolphin Express Service (DEX) will transition into an intra-European short-sea service with an expanded port rotation. The Moerdijk–Barcelona route will be extended to include ports in Antwerp (Belgium), Setúbal (Portugal), Cádiz (Spain), and Casablanca (Morocco). read more

According to David Nel from GROW Fresh market agency, there is currently an abundance of potatoes in the South African market, leading to lower prices compared to this time last year. This is due to good yields in the current season thanks to favorable weather conditions, resulting in a national deflation in potato prices. read more

Preparations for the upcoming date season in Tunisia are progressing smoothly, but the exporters are still concerned about the impact of the previous season. Mariem Hamza, a technical sales engineer at Nour Fruit, is optimistic yet cautious: "We have every reason to believe in a successful." read more

We can definitely say that halfway through September, the beginning of the end of our citrus season has arrived. As every year, this season has brought numerous challenges, success stories, and setbacks. South Africa continues to be the preferred supplier for Anaco & Greeve. read more

The 38th International Seminar on Blueberries, held in Tangiers on September 10 and 11, provided a detailed overview of the global berry market and highlighted Morocco's rise as the world's fourth-largest exporter of this fruit. The African nation has established itself as a reliable and competitive player in the blueberry market, attracting attention from industry experts and stakeholders worldwide. read more

Egypt's potato exports to Malaysia have reached record levels, marking a third consecutive year of sustained growth, according to EastFruit. In the first seven months of 2025, Egypt exported 2,500 tonnes of potatoes to Malaysia, valued at nearly USD 1 million. This figure not only sets a read more

William Westhoeve of the family-owned potato export company Westhoeve Potatoes in Ouddorp notes that despite low potato prices, exports are not thriving. "One would expect that with prices at this level, demand would increase, but that hasn't really been the case," he says. "Senegal is still..." read more

A new collaboration between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian strawberry companies has been formalized as one of five partnerships during a New Zealand government trade visit to Riyadh. read more