A Nairobi court has ruled that a fraud case amounting to Sh110 million (approximately €740,000) involving two former directors of Heritage Flowers Ltd and two other individuals should proceed to a full hearing. The court has denied a request to transfer the case to the Commercial Division, as reported by Kenya Insights. read more

On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled B2B meetings, organized by FAO/EBRD and supported by the Embassy of Egypt, HEIA, and AEC. read more

Now, the new Egyptian strawberry season has started about two weeks earlier than last year. Alain Tulpin, a logistics service provider, mentioned, "We already had the first strawberries on 10th November, but we are facing the same issue as last year: there is a shortage of large aircraft available." read more

W tym sezonie dostępność szczypiorku z Egiptu jest większa, podczas gdy popyt nie jest tak duży ze względu na sytuację gospodarczą za granicą, a eksportowane duże ilości szczypiorku pochodzą od wielu eksporterów - mówi Amro Yassin, egipski eksporter produktów rolnych z firmy Stars of Export. read more

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against eight cargo shipping companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The case, filed on December 2, 2025, concerns alleged price fixing involving General Rate Increases (GRIs) charged for cargo shipped on routes linked to South. read more

Napięcia związane z importem pomidorów z Maroka powróciły we Francji, gdzie grupy producenckie twierdzą, że dostawcy z Maroka konkurują nieuczciwie. Marokańscy eksporterzy utrzymują, że niedawne kampanie przeciwko ich produktom zostały wywołane przez dezinformację. Członkowie konfederacji Confédération Paysanne wkroczyli... read more

Looking at the current supply of berry fruits in the largest retail chains, one could say that we are in a transitional period. The last fruits from Polish plantations are still available in some stores, but their place is clearly read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, a welcome change from the dry conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While the rains have provided a morale boost, they are not sufficient to completely alleviate the effects of the ongoing drought on fruit production. read more

Maersk has appointed Thomas Theeuwes as its new Managing Director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective January 1, 2026. Theeuwes brings nearly two decades of global expertise to the role, most recently serving as Managing Director of the West Africa Area since 2024. read more

Friday, November 28 marked a milestone in Selecta One's recent history: the signing of a €16.5 million loan from DEG to refinance the acquisition of its Wagagai Farm in Uganda. This is a step that helps secure more than 2,000 jobs, protects long-standing social programs, and reinforces. read more

The following article is written by Mekonnen Solomon from the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. As a senior staff member and horticulture export coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia, I am enthusiastic about advancing the nation's floriculture sub-sector, especially its vibrant rose industry. read more

Chiny are stepping in to support BRICS members at a time when U.S. trade policies have strained long-standing economic ties. Farmers in South Africa, who were previously heavily dependent on trade agreements with the United States, are now facing growing pressure from tariffs imposed by Washington. read more

Ethiopia and the Netherlands are preparing to celebrate a century of trade relations in 2026, strengthened by a renewed emphasis on enhancing Ethiopia's agricultural sector and advancing sustainable development. Paula Schindeler, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Netherlands Embassy, made the announcement of this milestone. read more

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more

In the last live stream dedicated to pumpkins (for more in-depth information click here), we highlighted how the sector was growing, and apparently this trend has also been noticed abroad, as Egypt, according to EastFruit data, continues to push for the export of pumpkins. read more

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more

Garden Fresh, a local horticultural exporter, has experienced significant growth since it started exporting in 2016. The company's annual export value has increased from less than $1 million to over $3.5 million today, and its export volume has risen from 200 to 1,000 tonnes per year. The company's workforce has also grown. read more

Egypt's agricultural exports have increased to 8.5 million tons so far this year, which is almost 700,000 tons more than the same period in 2023, as reported by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. Citrus fruits continue to be the top export of the country, with shipments nearing 2 million tons. read more

The Hass avocado has brought about a significant transformation in Peruvian agriculture, benefiting tens of thousands of families, promoting the formalization of agricultural employment, and positioning the country as a major player in the global Hass avocado market. Arturo Medina, the general manager of ProHass (the Association read more