While Tunisia's date harvest reached a record high this season with 404,000 tonnes, including 347,000 tonnes of the iconic Deglet Nour variety, Tunisian exporters have been surprised by the enforcement of import quotas on their main market, Morocco. Ghazi Rouissi, CEO of House of Dates. read more

The pumpkin season is currently facing difficulties. Prices on the open market are almost unattainable, and there is no market for smaller sizes. "Thanks to strong partnerships with Belgian supermarkets, we have been able to sell our larger volumes effectively, but for the smaller sizes, we had to launch a... read more

Kinvest was launched in 2020 by three Canadians who were not only focused on making profits. "We quickly realized agriculture is the best way to create jobs and impact in rural communities in Africa," says Jesse Ratichek, Managing Partner, who has been living in Rwanda since 2016. Jesse, along with Raymond read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. read more

The acreage dedicated to garlic cultivation has increased significantly, but adverse weather conditions may lead to a lower harvest compared to last year, according to Amro Yassin from the Egyptian produce exporting company Stars of Export. Yassin stated, "For this year's Egyptian garlic acreage, there has been a 25 to 30 percent" read more

From January 13th to 16th, 2026, United Selections hosted its annual United Selections Open Days in Nakuru, where growers, partners, and industry colleagues gathered to showcase innovation in rose breeding, foster international collaboration, and celebrate a special milestone for partner breeder Könst. read more

Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at. read more

Just under a quarter of South Africa's Pink Lady® export crop is destined for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. When combined with the domestic market, the figure reaches just under 40%. "Pink Lady exports to Africa have significantly increased in recent years," says Corné Grundlingh. read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

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The early Southern African table grape industry is predominantly centered around production in the northern regions of South Africa, particularly in the Orange River region and Namibia. The main production hub is located in Aussenkehr, along the northern banks of the Orange River. read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

"André Heijl of Anrin Logistics in the Netherlands says, ''We want to be a one-stop shop for growers in South Africa and Brazil, and Polish or Russian buyers. The suppliers and recipients arrange the sales themselves; we take care of everything in between: Transport, transshipment, storage.'' read more

Problems with logistics are still affecting the South African grape season this year. "Wind issues in Cape Town have led to delays throughout the season, although the situation has improved slightly in the past two weeks. This has been further worsened by issues at the port of Rotterdam. Snow read more

In just a few short years, SOO Agro has established itself as an export-oriented agribusiness, blending intelligent farming practices with efficient logistics. Founded in 2023 and officially registered with the Rwanda Development Board, SOO Agro specializes in the processing, preservation, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

Morocco emerges as one of the countries with the highest average productivity of blueberry plantations per hectare. The latest data on plantings and production indicate that the increase in blueberry supply from this country is driven by modern

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Green-skinned avocado varieties from Kenya, traditionally sold in the local market, have recently become more significant due to increasing foreign demand and attractive prices in the previous season, occasionally reaching levels as high as those of the Hass variety. This change has prompted growers to focus more on these varieties... read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan's Ferghana region visited Malaysia in January to explore bilateral trade opportunities for the country's fruit and dried fruit market, as reported by the local publication Uzbek Media. read more