The first shipments arriving on 20 March marked the official start of this year's overseas onion season. Hendrik Hachmann, an onion importer and co-managing director of Mitteldeutsches Handelskontor GmbH, anticipates that there may not be a wide availability of packaged goods for German food retailers until around... read more

Morocco, a country with diverse landscapes and a rich agricultural heritage, is known for a unique fruit that grows well in its arid climate—the prickly pear. Locally referred to as "Karmous nsara" or "Handia," or "Figue de Barbarie," this resilient fruit is a key part of rural life in Morocco. read more

Mirosław Maliszewski, Prezes Stowarzyszenia Polskich Producentów Owoców (ZSRP), współpracował z Egyptian Gazette w ramach inicjatywy "Time for Apples from Europe", skierowanej na rynek egipski. Kampania, która obecnie jest w swoim ostatnim roku, ma na celu zwiększenie obecności europejskich jabłek... read more

Komisja Europejska zajęła się zarzutami oszustw podatkowych w marokańskich eksportach pomidorów do UE. Hiszpańska posłanka do PE Carmen Crespo wyraziła obawy dotyczące limitów bezcłowego eksportu z Maroka. Komisarz ds. Rolnictwa, Christophe Hansen, odpowiedział, stwierdzając, "Te importy są zgodne z".

The European Commission has addressed allegations of tax fraud in Moroccan tomato exports to the EU. Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo raised concerns regarding Morocco's duty-free export limits. European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, responded, stating, "These imports comply with the". read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that there has been an increased production of garlic in Egypt this season. Egypt is known as one of the world's leading garlic producers, especially in areas like the Nile Delta. The garlic season generally begins in February and continues until July. read more

Tensions between South Africa and the United States are creating uncertainty for the country's citrus industry, particularly regarding future access to the American market. Former US President Donald Trump recently offered asylum to Afrikaners, referring to them as "racially disfavoured." read more

The German authorities have recalled a shipment of peppers from Morocco from the market due to high levels of pesticide residues. The peppers were delivered to the German market through Spanish distributors. According to official documents reviewed by Hortoinfo on March 21, 2025, the specific pesticide found is... read more

International flower companies are leaving Ethiopia due to a deteriorating conflict in the northwestern Amhara region, which is a crucial flower-growing area. This is impacting one of the country's main exports. Germany's Selecta One announced this month that it will relocate production from its Kunzila site in Amhara to… read more

We are inspecting the strawberry plantations at the "Strawberry Inspirations" headquarters. Although some frost damage is visible on certain varieties, it is not a tragedy. As emphasized by Michał Malicki, an advisor from UPL Polska, these minor damages can be quickly regenerated with appropriate treatments. read more

Yunnan, with its unique climate and geography, is an ideal location for growing cut flowers and has become a significant supplier to the global fresh-cut flower market. Last week, 30,000 imported flower bulbs and seedlings were brought in, including Begonia × hiemalis Fotsch, Echinacea purpurea, and Gloriosa. read more

In the fresh produce industry, people are constantly seeking new taste sensations. The introduction of new varieties of table grapes has altered public perceptions of taste and eating experiences, while new types of plums and nectarines are revolutionizing the sector. read more

According to Gerrit van der Merwe, the chairman of the CGA, this means that there will be enough fruit for all global markets without any over or under-supply. In predicting stable conditions, he stated that the overall quality of the fruit for 2025. read more

Almost half of the apples sold by South African fruit exporter Tru-Cape are distributed across the African continent, showing changes in consumer preferences and market conditions in the region. Previously, only a limited number of apple varieties—Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious—were sold. read more

On a canal-side street in Amsterdam, there is an avocado-themed restaurant that attracts tourists by capitalizing on the avocado's association with wellness. The menu features items such as avocado chips, avocado toast, and burgers served with avocado halves as buns. Dubbed as 'green gold,' avocados have gained prominence in European cuisine. read more

Ahead of the 2025 citrus export season starting in April, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released its export volume projections. CGA Chairperson Gerrit van der Merwe said exports are expected to align with the five-year average, indicating a balanced season with no deviations predicted. read more

Dzięki pomocy ekspertów z Holandii i Hiszpanii, jakość egipskich marchewek znacząco się poprawiła - powiedział Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export. "Uprawiamy marchewki w Nubarii na 400 hektarach oraz w Wadi El Natrun na 1200 hektarach. Ostatnio, read more

In October 2024, the European Court of Justice issued two rulings declaring trade agreements with Morocco for agricultural and fisheries products invalid. The court argued that the agreements lacked the consent of the people of Western Sahara and mandated that products originating from the region be labeled accordingly. read more

In komunikacie prasowym wydanym 18 marca, algierskie Ministerstwo Handlu Zagranicznego i Promocji Eksportu ogłosiło podjęcie działań przeciwko 53 importerom bananów. Te działania zostały podjęte w kontekście niedoborów i gwałtownego wzrostu cen bananów w Algierii. Cena bananów wzrosła z mniej niż 400 dinarów (2,98 USD) za... read more

This week, South African Flash Gala apples have arrived, priced approximately 20% higher than in previous seasons. Traders attribute this price increase to the earlier launch of the apples and the rising production and logistics costs. Meanwhile, South African Gala apples have already arrived as well. read more

Horticulture stakeholders in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to improve local production and supply chains in order to access the 43 billion euros EU horticulture and grape market. This request was made during a webinar organized by the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, titled "Market Insights: read more