Rwanda has launched a new export initiative aimed at improving market access for agricultural producers, with a focus on direct air cargo shipments of fruits and vegetables to West and Central Africa. The program is led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and targets. read more

Agronometrics has launched the Morocco Data Club during Fruit Logistica 2026, signaling a significant advancement in fostering market transparency and collaboration within the Moroccan blueberry industry. Over the past decade, Morocco has established itself as a key global blueberry supplier, solidifying its position in the export market. read more

An apparent decrease in EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes has been attributed to delays in customs data transmission rather than changes in trade volumes. A notification on the European Commission customs portal states that Moroccan imports have been "significantly lower than the typical levels" in recent months, with delays caused by national authorities. read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

The Egyptian carrot season has begun with much lower volumes compared to last season, a decrease in production that is being linked to a drop in European demand over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, Egyptian exporters anticipate an improvement in demand from Europe this season. Mohamed Maatouk, the founder, read more

Podczas gdy światowy sektor świeżych produktów spotkał się w Berlinie na Fruit Logistica 2026, dyskusje odzwierciedlały bardziej ostrożne podejście. Według wglądów udostępnionych przez Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Cytrusów z Południowej Afryki, światowy handel cytrusami kształtuje się pod wpływem niepewności geopolitycznej, coraz szerszej regulacji. read more

Egypt ponownie ustanowił nowy rekord w europejskim handlu jagodami, rejestrując niespotykane dotąd ilości eksportu mrożonych truskawek do Niemiec. W ciągu pierwszych jedenastu miesięcy 2025 roku, Niemcy importowały 81,9 tysiąca ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek, o wartości ponad 90 milionów euro, według. read more

In Spain, the local councils of El Ejido, Nijar, and Almería have approved motions during their respective plenary sessions, supporting the country’s tomato production and export sector against the "negative effects" that the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco is having on it. read more

Over the past decade, the cherry industry in South Africa has transformed from a niche business into one of the most promising success stories in the country's horticulture sector. read more

Według Rafaela Prieto Rodrígueza, przedstawiciela Mayacert, globalnie obecnej firmy certyfikującej założonej w Gwatemali, rosnące wymagania międzynarodowych rynków sprawiły, że certyfikacje stały się niemal niezbędnym wymogiem do współpracy z sieciami supermarketów w Europie, Stanach Zjednoczonych.

According to Rafael Prieto Rodríguez, representative of Mayacert, a globally present certification company founded in Guatemala, the growing demands of international markets have made certifications an almost indispensable requirement to work with supermarket chains in Europe, the United States. read more

The issue of reciprocity when it comes to products from third countries, which was also prominent in the agreement with Mercosur, is back in the spotlight following a report from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) regarding oranges originating from read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more

The watermelon season in Mauritania has started, with increased demand from Europe due to the arrival of Ramadan. However, Mauritanian exporters are disappointed by their inability to access the Moroccan market, which is experiencing high demand related to Ramadan but lacks sufficient supply. The Moroccan market has historically been closed off to fresh… read more

As we come to the end of the Valentine's Day season, Emirates SkyCargo has continued to support Kenya's export industry by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments, such as fresh-cut flowers and premium gifts, are delivered to customers around the world quickly and in perfect condition. Kenya remains one of the major hub read more

A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been". read more

W 2025 roku eksport rolny Południowej Afryki osiągnął rekordową wartość 15,1 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 10 procent w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Aktywność eksportowa utrzymała się na wysokim poziomie przez cały rok. W czwartym kwartale eksport wyniósł 3,4 miliarda dolarów, co stanowiło wzrost o 7 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, wspierany większą ilością towarów i poprawionymi warunkami. read more

India's apple imports are increasing significantly as premium apples from global sources are filling the gaps left by challenges in domestic supply, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of Embrace Fresh. "Washington apples have arrived, along with early shipments from South Africa through partners like Delecta and Cape Span. Our New Zealand, read more

We fully support and share the alarm raised by the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Oranges IGP regarding the entry into the Italian and European market of oranges from Egypt containing residues of Chlorpropham, a substance banned in the European Union. read more

Po trzech tygodniach powodzi na północy Maroka, plantatorzy miękkich owoców przygotowują się do powrotu na swoje farmy, aby ocenić szkody i przeprowadzić niezbędne naprawy, chociaż dla wielu z nich sezon jest już zakończony - informuje FreshPlaza.

"After three weeks of flooding in northern Morocco, soft fruit growers are preparing to return to their farms to assess the damage and carry out the necessary repairs, even though for many of them the season is already over," reports FreshPlaza. read more

As South Africans prepare to spoil their loved ones this Valentine's Day, 28 young people who were previously unemployed are finding new hope through the Shoprite Group's first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations. The timing is significant: while read more