Morocco has come out of a seven-year drought with a remarkable increase in rainfall and snowfall between September 2025 and February 2026. This positive change has led to improved water supplies and dam fill rates, bringing key indicators back to favorable levels. read more

The Malian mango export campaign from last season experienced a high number of intercepted shipments due to the presence of fruit flies. According to sources in the Malian mango industry, more than 63 shipments were intercepted at European borders, highlighting a significant issue in the export process. read more

The extreme weather in southern Europe has significantly impacted the current soft fruit market in recent weeks. "Since January, flooding and storms have led to delays and quality issues. Currently, there are very few high-quality strawberries available from Morocco and Spain. Some growers have reported losing up to half of their production." read more

South Africa's macadamia industry is transitioning from expansion to consolidation, facing tighter margins and structural pressure along the value chain. Speaking on 5 February at the Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White River, Mpumalanga, Duncan Allen, executive head of Green Farms Nut Co, cautioned about the increasing challenges. read more

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W zeszłym sezonie kampanii eksportu mang z Mali duża liczba przesyłek została przechwycona z powodu obecności much owocowych. Liczba przechwyconych przesyłek na granicach europejskich przekroczyła 63, zgodnie z wcześniejszymi oświadczeniami źródeł w malijskim przemyśle mango, co skłoniło Unię Europejską do podjęcia działań. read more

As India's demand for berries continues to increase, blueberries are still presenting challenges for growers, according to Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech. The company imports mother plants of strawberries, blueberries, and mulberries directly from Italy, Spain, and Egypt, and nurtures them at nurseries in Maharashtra's berry hub of Mahabaleshwar. read more

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit packhouse in Franschhoek. This is where the first South African plums destined for China were packed and inspected. read more

From 24–27 February, Ball Cut Flowers will open the doors of its trial station in Naivasha, Kenya, for its Open Days. This year, the event is built around a central concept that will guide the company's activities and communications throughout the year: Across the Flower-verse. read more

Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, manages a worldwide supply chain for exotic fruits sourced from countries like Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European retailers. From the company's ripening facilities in Waddinxveen, he monitors a market that is "stable from my. read more

Senegal is expanding its position as a provider of fresh vegetables to the United Kingdom, showcasing changes in global agricultural supply chains. Factors such as climate limitations, differences in labor costs, and trade interruptions are impacting the geographic distribution of production, leading to Northern Senegal becoming a prominent winter. read more

Zimbabwe is expanding its involvement in the international blueberry market, benefitting from its high-altitude production areas and the adoption of precision irrigation systems. The country exports blueberries from May to October, filling a gap in supply during this period when other major producing regions have limited output. read more

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a proposed senior loan of up to €11 million to Star Bright Holdings. The investment aims to support a strategic capital expenditure program across the group's large flower farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, while also providing liquidity. read more

Arnold Ngare, marketing coordinator for Kenyan vegetable exporter Havilah Pro Ltd, says it has been a successful season for green beans in Kenya. He mentions that yields and quality have been improving each year. "Our green bean harvest is better this season compared to previous years, with increased volumes and quality," Ngare explains. read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

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The rynek winogron obecnie stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji. "Na rynku jest obecnie dużo południowoafrykańskich winogron. Eksport z RPA wzrósł globalnie o 8-10%, podczas gdy eksport do Europy wzrósł o 27% do tygodnia 7. W tygodniu 5 wysłano prawie 12 milionów opakowań do eksportu, z read more

The mango industry in Côte d'Ivoire is expected to face a significant decrease in production this season due to challenging weather conditions. However, export performance is unlikely to be affected, as stated by Stéphane Djédji, CEO of Bethlehem Commodities. read more

The starting gates have opened, and there is no lack of potential Chinese buyers seeking South Africa's stone fruit. The first two shipments of sugar plums (an old South African prune variety called Van der Merwe) sent by Icon Fruit arrived on time in Shanghai. read more