The Dutch Xenai pear sales season ended earlier than expected, in late April. Xenia Europa's sales manager Raymond van Ojen reflects on a good sales season. "The harvest was similar to last year. Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries have always been our biggest markets, but this season
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Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as reported by EastFruit. As a result, nowadays kiwifruits are among the top five fruits imported by Morocco. read more

South Africa has exported less from its traditional asparagus suppliers and there is a shortage of asparagus. read more

As Egypt's citrus season comes to an end, growers and exporters are reporting a good year in terms of prices. Mahmoud Esawy, of exporter Al Wessam, said, "This season has been one of the best in terms of profitability." read more

Kuehne and Nagel has signed an agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a leading South African, UK and Kenyan freight forwarder specialised in the transport and handling of perishable goods. read more

South African citrus is currently enjoying good demand on the European market. However, phytosanitary regulations, logistical problems, and increased demand from other markets make it increasingly difficult for European importers to obtain trade. Dole Europe's Tjeerd Hoekstra and Menno Hogenelst
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A.P. Moller – Maersk has discussed and presented papers on ‘Logistics 4.0: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Revolution’ at a closed-door session with some of the top CEOs from Africa. Held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum, the discussion was led by Darryl Judd, Regional Head for
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"Senegal's mango campaign is due to resume in the next few days, after a halt forced by the country's security situation and clashes between opposition demonstrators and police," reassures Mohamed Mbengue, a Senegalese mango producer. read more

As the Egyptian citrus season draws to a close, growers and exporters look back on a season marked by exceptional challenges and achievements. While many exporters say it has been a very difficult season, others consider it a great success for the Egyptian citrus industry. read more

Global berry producer-marketer Agroberries has bought a minority stake in BerryWorld’s Europe, Middle East & African and Asia-Pacific businesses. read more

The mango season has been good recently. "Unlike other years, West Africa had a very limited supply," reflects Henk van der Meij of the Dutch company Hars&Hagebauer However, as the season in Senegal nears, social unrest is causing panic. read more

The Egyptian garlic export campaign is progressing well, according to statements from several exporters, including Anthony Mina, CEO of E2M. read more

According to EastFruit estimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months of 2023. Egyptian onion producers are very pleased with the season, which is ending soon in Egypt, as they have managed to make very good
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Is the hybrid potato the new weapon in the fight for greater food security? The hybrid version of this popular crop could make a huge difference, especially in the agricultural regions of Africa. But it could also play a major role in the transition to sustainable agriculture in the West. On
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A hybrid potato version might make a huge difference, especially in the agricultural regions of Africa. But it could also play a major role in the transition to sustainable agriculture in the West. On Friday 2 June, a book entitled ‘Impact of hybrid potato: the future of hybrid potato from a
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Kuehne+Nagel signed an agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a leading South African, UK and Kenyan freight forwarder specialised in the transport and handling of perishable goods. During 2022 the company handled more than 40,000 tonnes of air freight and more than 20,000 TEU of sea freight
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According to data prepared by Horotinfo, in the last five years, Germany has increased its tomato purchases from Morocco by 73.16% and reduced its purchases from Spain by 19.09% and from the Netherlands by 26.31%. read more

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has made good it’s threat to shut down operations at the ports starting from Monday, June 5th. The union is protesting against the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN), the parent body of all shipping lines in Nigeria, for disregarding directives
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According to EastFruitestimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months of 2023. Egyptian onion producers are very pleased with the season, which is ending soon in Egypt, as they have managed to make very good
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The Ecuadorian banana sector is taking one step forward towards formalising compliance with national living wage policy by requesting the Ecuadorian Ministry of Labour to issue an “official living wage compliance certificate” to companies. read more