Indonesia is currently recognized as the world's largest pineapple producer, with an annual production of over 3.2 million tons. This production level surpasses that of other tropical fruit-producing countries. Global pineapple production is mainly concentrated in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. read more

At the Salon de l'Agriculture, the National Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB) and the agricultural land company FEVE (Fermes En ViE) formalized a partnership agreement aimed at supporting a new generation of farmers and accelerating the conversion of land to organic farming. read more

The outbreak of war in the Middle East last Saturday and the return of the crisis in the Red Sea came as a dismay to Egyptian orange exporters, who had been eagerly awaiting the start of March. Mostafa Ali, CEO of Premium Sourcing, shares his insights. Mostafa Ali, CEO of Premium Sourcing. read more

Mauritanian farmers and exporters are facing challenges in exporting watermelon shipments to Morocco due to high taxes. Recent reports indicate that Moroccan authorities have imposed fees of up to MAD 90,000 (US$9,000) per 24-ton shipment. A source from Mauritania has confirmed the high customs rates. read more

UK supermarkets, such as Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons, are experiencing shortages of certain fruits and vegetables due to extended periods of rain and flooding in southern Spain and northern Morocco. The impacted products include strawberries, raspberries, avocados, and peppers. read more

Africastrategica for Macfrut, at the center of a double mission in the Continent that involved the countries of Ghana and Angola. Both carried out in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and their respective embassies, saw the participation of the President and the advisor of Cesena. read more

Africa is becoming increasingly strategic for Macfrut, which is strengthening its presence on the continent with a double mission in Ghana and Angola, in anticipation of the 2026 edition (21-23 April, Rimini Expo Centre). This initiative is being carried out with the support of the Italian Trade Agency (Ice) and in collaboration with the local embassies. read more

Spanish deliveries of Navelate, Salustiana, and Lane Late oranges were predominant. Their availability was somewhat restricted. Imports from Turkey of Washington Navel oranges also experienced a decrease in demand. The supply of Valencia Late oranges from Egypt increased, while Baladi oranges were only marginally available. read more

Kenya's horticulture sector still heavily depends on export markets for selling flowers, vegetables, and fruits. In the period between July and September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, as per the reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Harkness Roses, a 140-year-old British rose breeder, has introduced what they are calling "the first rose bred with climate action at its heart" - a vibrant orange floribunda that supports tree planting in drought-affected communities in Kenya. The Word Forest Fellowship Rose represents a new direction. read more

In 2025, Morocco achieved a new record in Brussels sprouts exports, as reported by EastFruit. Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, resulting in over US$14 million in revenue. This marked a 10% growth from 2024 and an 8.5-fold increase from 2020. read more

RAK Fruits may be a newcomer in the Dutch fresh produce industry, but the company claims to have decades of experience behind it. Established in the Netherlands approximately six months ago, RAK Fruits operates as a branch of an Egyptian export business that has been active for many years. read more

Commenting on the analysis which suggests that climate change has intensified the extreme rainfall causing floods in parts of the western Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, countries from which the UK imports a substantial amount of fresh fruit and vegetables, Gareth said: read more

As Wagagai Ltd. celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Ugandan propagation specialist looks back on what Olav Boenders, CEO until 2025, calls a "magical" journey. "What began as a small rose farm with a bold vision has grown into one of Uganda's leading horticulture companies," say Olav and Carolus... read more

The recent rainfall in Morocco has had an immediate impact on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the eastern part of the country, which has been suffering from drought, growers welcomed the rain with enthusiasm. It is still too early to see this reflected in citrus... read more

issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland. Oxamyl is a pesticide banned in the European Union. read more

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in Brussels sprouts exports, exceeding previous records in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the past year, Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, bringing in over USD 14 million in revenue. This marks a 10% increase. read more

India's apple importers are currently experiencing a shortage of Gala apples, according to Vijay Bhatia, the founder of the importing company Mheet International. "The Gala market is currently empty, but demand remains high from wholesalers and traders as Polish stocks dwindle. Italian Red apples are also quickly running low," Bhatia noted. read more

The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected by strong winds, causing vessels to wait outside the port. As a result, some vessels chose to omit ports. read more

W Afryce w 2025 roku wyeksportowano około 430 000 ton awokado, przy całkowitej wielkości wzrostu o 16,7%, zgodnie z przeglądem rynku tropikalnych owoców FAO. Wzrost został wsparty przez popyt w Europie, na Bliskim Wschodzie i w niektórych częściach Azji, podczas gdy zmiany w logistyce i dostępie do rynków zmieniły rankingi eksportu. read more