Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, reports that there is an exceptionally high demand for Moroccan peppers this season. This is due to production difficulties in Europe, which has led to lower yields in Morocco compared to last season, resulting in higher prices. read more

The efforts are part of the project "Combating banana bunchy top virus in East Africa", led by IITA with support from the United States Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS). read more

Z okazji wizyty państwowej Jego Królewskiej Mości Króla Wilhelma-Aleksandra i Jej Królewskiej Mości Królowej Máximy w Kenii, przeprowadzono pierwszą próbną wysyłkę kwiatów koleją w Kenii. Ta próbna wysyłka stanowi kamień milowy w rozwoju Korytarza Logistyki Chłodniczej w Kenii i pokazuje działania. read more

Derek Donkin of the subtropical producer organization Subtrop stated that "The inclusion of people of colour all along the value chain is the normalization of our society." This was said during the third showcase of a successful black-owned farming enterprise by Fruit South Africa, this time in Tshivhase village, outside... read more

Moroccan blueberries have become a strong presence in the global market, thanks to strategic investments, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and an ambitious market expansion strategy. What began as a small project in the early 1990s has evolved into something significant in Morocco. read more

Growers in Ghana are currently dealing with harsh weather conditions that are hindering their ability to export, despite increasing demand for Ghanaian fresh produce. Abdul Karim Dubiure Zanni, the president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, has provided insights into the challenges faced by growers in the country. Zanni stated, "Our country..." read more

The export volumes of avocados from Morocco are on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In the 2023/24 season, Morocco set a new record by exporting 56.7 thousand tons of avocados, valued at $179 million. This represents a 25% increase from the previous season. read more

Z okazji Wizyty Państwowej Jego Królewskiej Mości Króla Wilhelma-Aleksandra i Jej Królewskiej Mości Królowej Máximy w Kenii, przeprowadzono pierwszą próbną przesyłkę kwiatów koleją w Kenii. Ta próbna przesyłka stanowi kamień milowy w rozwoju Korytarza Logistyki Chłodniczej w Kenii i pokazuje. read more

Daniel Badger from Vitafresh said, "The sweet potato market is currently very active. With the Egyptian season ending and limited US supplies, there is a shortage. There is also not much coming from Honduras, and sweet potatoes from South America are expensive." Vitafresh is aiming to address the supply gap. read more

Clive Maquange, the managing director of Loynchip Enterprises, based in the Concession area of Mazowe, north of Harare, has announced that the export pea season has begun on the three farms operated by the company. They are starting almost two months earlier than other pea exporters in Zimbabwe. How do they accomplish this? read more

In Ethiopia, potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring food security and serve as a valuable cash crop that can improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. These farmers, who make up 83% of the population and own 95% of agricultural land, mainly grow potatoes in the highland areas. read more

The theme of a Logistics Hub session that took place on the opening day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin was the potential of fresh produce from North Africa. read more

South Africa is expected to surpass the original forecast for table grape exports this season. read more

With South Africa's citrus industry now in the final stages of preparation ahead of the 2025 season, growers and exporters to the US are increasingly concerned that the benefits they currently have under the AGOA agreement are at serious risk. read more

The demand for Moroccan peppers is unusually high this season due to production challenges in Europe. However, yields in Morocco are lower compared to last season, leading to an increase in prices. Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, provides insights on the market situation. "Production has read more

Most of the bananas come from Latin America, but every week, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Ghana also export this fruit to Europe. Jan Simons, operations supervisor at Eurofruitports in Antwerp, Belgium, explains, "We mainly transport palletized bananas from West Africa from the port to our terminal." read more

Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

In an era of fluctuating market conditions and evolving consumer demands, South African company Carara Agro Processing aims to establish itself as a leader in the agricultural processing industry by setting the benchmark for quality and reliability. Carara ensures that its cherry peppers and other vegetable products are of the highest quality. read more

Badania przeprowadzone na Uniwersytecie Delaware ujawniły innowacyjne podejścia do optymalizacji procesu kwitnienia długodniowych roślin ozdobnych poprzez zastosowanie celowanych rozwiązań oświetleniowych LED. Te wyniki mają duży potencjał dla hodowców szklarniowych i ogrodników, którzy dążą do osiągnięcia precyzyjnej. read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more