Morocco's citrus industry is a key factor in its agricultural success, with the Nadorcott mandarin leading the way as a premium variety that has captured international markets. Known for its vibrant flavor, near-seedless characteristics, and availability late in the season, the Nadorcott is branded as
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Could the increasing import of blueberries from China and Zimbabwe pose a threat to Morocco's market share in Singapore?
2025-04-25 00:00
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Ethiopia is affected by US tariffs.
2025-04-25 00:00
President Donald Trump's decision to impose new tariffs has led U.S. customs agents to start collecting duties on goods from numerous major trading partners. The tariffs have a baseline rate of 10% and higher levies on specific products. One industry experiencing the impact is floriculture.
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Farmers in Bomet are changing their focus from growing maize to cultivating avocado.
2025-04-25 00:00
Ms. Grace Mutai, a farmer from Aonet village in Bomet County, Kenya, switched from growing maize to cultivating avocados after realizing their viability in the area. At first, she encountered difficulties due to her lack of agronomic expertise, resulting in only two out of her initial four seedlings surviving.
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Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift.
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Honey bees in South Africa are facing a threat.
2025-04-24 16:00
W większości regionów uprawy owoców na całym świecie uznaje się, że pszczoła miodna odgrywa kluczową rolę w udanej uprawie owoców.
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Analysis: The diversity of fruit produced in South Africa is a key driver of the country's export growth.
2025-04-24 11:00
Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa benefits from a mostly temperate climate and fertile river valleys, allowing it to emerge as a significant producer of fruits that cater to the opposite seasonal demand in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Tanzania has banned the import of South African apples after a "long struggle" over its bananas.
2025-04-24 00:00
Tanzania's decision to restrict the export of its bananas to South Africa has caught South African trade analysts off guard and has raised concerns among South African banana farmers. What the Tanzanian media is portraying as a "trade dispute" has left South Africa puzzled, with critics arguing that Tanzania's retaliatory measures are illogical and offer no benefits.
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Kenya is seeking preferential access to the Chinese market for its tea, coffee, and macadamia nuts. President William Ruto, during his state visit to China, emphasized that these products currently face tariffs that impede their export. "Chinese companies acknowledge that Kenyan tea and coffee are
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Cultivating genetically stable gladiolus
2025-04-24 00:00
Gladiolus jest ważną i ekonomicznie wartościową rośliną ozdobną uprawianą na całym świecie. Jednym z głównych wyzwań w jej mikrorozmnażaniu jest zachowanie stabilności genetycznej podczas pośredniej regeneracji i długotrwałego utrzymania kallusu. Celem tego badania było opracowanie zoptymalizowanej metody pośredniej
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Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet.
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"We will have the first export volumes of some of our newly planted grape varieties."
2025-04-24 00:00
The import of Egyptian grapes for further distribution is about to begin, according to Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of the Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland. She stated, "As the Egyptian citrus season is ending earlier than expected, we are shifting our focus to the upcoming grape season, which is just around the corner."
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Despite the increasing demand for bananas in Namibia, the country continues to rely heavily on imports as local production remains minimal. The Namibian Agronomic Board's (NAB) Seasonal Harvest report states that bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are considered the most popular.
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In March, the 1,300-foot-long container ship Marco Polo sailed through the Delaware River to deliver clementines from Morocco to the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. This historic moment signified the arrival of the largest ship to ever dock at an East Coast port, showcasing the Port of Philadelphia's capabilities.
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MBF Savannah operations are scheduled to commence from the De Mooij Amsterdam location on 5 May.
2025-04-24 00:00
The operations of Meadowbrook Farms (MBF) Savannah will be carried out from De Mooij Amsterdam's location at the Food Center starting May 5th. MBF Savannah specializes in importing exotic fruits and vegetables, including haricot verts, sugar snaps, mangetouts, and various specialties from Africa...
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The frozen fruit industry is growing rapidly.
2025-04-24 00:00
Chirene Jelbert was working at a blueberry exporter as the industry was taking off in South Africa. She was present when the first export containers were packed, and also witnessed the conundrum of food waste that is, she says, inevitable in every growing industry. "The waste part is always."
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"Cała wysuszone czosnek z Egiptu będzie dostępny od 15 maja"
2025-04-24 00:00
Sezon eksportu suchego czosnku z Egiptu rozpocznie się za około trzy tygodnie, choć niektóry czosnek, który jeszcze nie jest całkowicie wysuszony, jest już eksportowany - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżnych produktów rolnych Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export: "Właśnie zakończyliśmy ze świeżnym czosnkiem i zaczęliśmy z suchym czosnkiem a".
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Boleh La – Moroccan-Malaysian Fresh Produce B2B Meetings lay a strong foundation for future trade development.
2025-04-24 00:00
"Boleh La" - was the slogan of today's unique B2B event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where 15 leading importers of fresh produce from Malaysia met selected suppliers from Morocco. Boleh La means "it can be done" and that was exactly the conclusion of today's intense negotiations.
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Uprawa rodzynek w Południowej Afryce ma spaść o prawie 20 procent w porównaniu z początkowymi prognozami po powszechnych opadach deszczu w kluczowych regionach produkcyjnych.
The South African raisin crop is expected to decrease by nearly 20 percent from initial forecasts due to widespread rainfall in key production areas. read more
The South African raisin crop is expected to decrease by nearly 20 percent from initial forecasts due to widespread rainfall in key production areas. read more
Greece: Kiwi exports reach all-time high
2025-04-23 12:00
This is reported by reefertrends and is based on information from the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters Incofruit Hellas. While the flow of orange and tangerine exports remained stable, the market saw significant imports of Egyptian oranges for both.
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