The Russian discount retailer Svetofor is continuing its expansion in Greece. After entering the Greek market in 2021 under the Mere brand, which is currently managed by Torg Hellas Ike, the company has recently opened three supermarkets in Thessaloniki, Kalamata, and Amaliada. As of now, the Russian company operates seven such stores in Greece. read more

Salix Fruit has named Andy Froggatt as the country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in the international fruit sales and procurement sector, Froggatt will be responsible for overseeing the company's growth in this important market. read more

Producers in South Africa who market their fruit through the export company Tru-Cape are expressing optimism about the current apple and pear harvest. They are anticipating good yields and favorable growing conditions across all regions. read more

Less than 1.5 years after the official groundbreaking and start of construction, Maersk has now received the first fresh grapes from South African fruit exporter Grape Alliance at its new cold storage facility in Rotterdam. "Our cold storage facility enhances the speed and reliability of" read more

According to the Minister, the precipitation deficit is at an alarming 70% and the irrigation reservoirs are on average only a quarter full. In some regions, irrigation and thus the planting season have only started slowly. In other regions, including Doukkala, Al-Haouz... read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu eksportu południowoafrykańskich winogron przebiega pomyślnie, dzięki dobrym warunkom zbiorów i sprawnie działającej logistyce. read more

Workers from the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products in Gdańsk stopped a shipment of up to 50 tons of frozen strawberries from Egypt. During the inspection, they found "numerous product defects", and their description best indicates that the fruits had never

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Mimo obiecujących prognoz dotyczących zbiorów, pojawia się trudna kampania eksportowa na świeże czosnek pochodzący z Egiptu. "Terminy sadzenia przebiegły zgodnie z planem, a warunki wzrostu były głównie dobre. Niestety, w listopadzie otrzymaliśmy informację, że nasz najważniejszy klient detaliczny spożywczy w Niemczech. read more

Van Ooijen Citrus is once again offering Egyptian oranges and mandarins. Director Gerry van Ooijen is pleased with the expansion of the product range, despite the complexity of these products. Margins are not always favorable due to competition and numerous suppliers, but the Dutch company values the service provided by Egypt. read more

In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the read more

South African fresh produce exporters are gearing up to present their products on a global platform at the upcoming Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. With backing from the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, a South African National Pavilion will showcase the country's flourishing industry. read more

South African industry body Hortgro has announced its second annual 'Plum Possibilities' consumer-facing sweepstake to shoppers in the US. read more

South Africa's trade relations with the US, which were already complicated, became even more unclear over the weekend due to new statements made by President Donald Trump. read more

Egipt is planning to increase its presence in the global citrus export market this season, particularly in Europe, as stated by Osama Saleh, commercial manager at the grower-exporter Houd ElNile. read more

The watermelon market in South Africa has been underperforming for some years, according to Jandri Venter, a Rijk Zwaan product developer specializing in watermelons and melons. "It has been a stagnant category, and the most effective solution has been to differentiate the crop category by introducing new... read more

Innowacje w uprawie hydroponicznej nadal się rozwijają, a Hydroponic Systems prezentuje swoje najnowsze rozwiązanie dla bardziej efektywnej i zrównoważonej produkcji: HS Premium Elevated. Ten system zbierania drenażu został zaprojektowany, aby maksymalizować plony, poprawić warunki pracy oraz zapewnić optymalne warunki dla korzeni. read more

In June of this year, the cultivation of blueberries in pots covered an area of 6 hectares. In December, the first fruits were successfully harvested. For 95% of the pots, the test was successful - the plants yielded a good crop with fruits of good quality. As Mahmoud Essa explains, blueberry cultivation... read more

The citrus export campaign of 2024 from the southern hemisphere did not follow previous growth patterns, mainly because of South Africa's performance. As the main exporter, accounting for two-thirds of total citrus exports (2.23 million tons), South Africa encountered numerous challenges. read more

The launch of direct cargo flights from Dar es Salaam to Guangzhou by Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) marks a strategic shift for Tanzania's horticultural sector. The inaugural flight on January 12, 2025, introduces a new logistical channel for Tanzanian exporters to access the Chinese market. read more

Tom Zwijsen został nowym dyrektorem zarządzającym Montera Techniek od 1 lutego 2025 roku. Tom był wcześniej dyrektorem zarządzającym Horticoop Technical Services, między innymi. Jako dyrektor zarządzający, skupi się na wzmacnianiu organizacji, optymalizowaniu relacji z klientami i rozszerzaniu działalności. read more