Greece and Egypt are entering the implementation phase of a bilateral labor agreement that could facilitate the employment of up to 5,000 Egyptian seasonal workers in Greek agriculture. This initiative is being pursued as Greek farmers and agricultural cooperatives struggle with labor shortages during harvest season. read more

This year's season presents raspberry growers with exceptionally many challenges. Two waves of spring frosts have left a mark on both field and tunnel crops. During the Malinowe Factory project meeting in Karczmiska, experts from ICB Pharma and Symbioz firms discussed these issues. read more

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IFTEX 2026 opened its doors today at the Visa Oshwal Centre in Nairobi, bringing together growers, breeders, suppliers, and buyers from across the global floriculture industry. The atmosphere on the show floor was positive, with exhibitors reporting good visitor numbers and strong interest from… read more

Berries Paradise, a Mexican company that sells blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, aims to finish this season with 10.6 to 10.7 million boxes, up from 6.8 million last season. "Next season, the company expects to reach 14.5 million boxes, representing approximately 37% growth compared to the previous season." read more

The Egyptian watermelon season started a few weeks ago, and now the export campaign is picking up momentum as Egyptian exporters aim to expand their presence in the global market. Walid Sallam from Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development Company provides an overview of the company's initial efforts. read more

Food loss in South Africa's fruit sector is affecting both domestic supply chains and exports to Europe, with cold-chain disruptions, transport delays, and port congestion reducing fruit quality and shelf life during export. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, South Africa loses around. read more

Lankhaar has announced the planned acquisition of the Dümmen Orange production farm in Tanzania, Fides Tanzania. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed later this year. All current activities will continue unchanged, including the trusted operations. read more

After a record year of exports in 2025, South Africa is expected to have even more citrus available for export this year, around 555,000 tons. While Europe continues to be the primary market, the Middle East also typically represents a significant portion of South African citrus exports. The ongoing conflict and logistical issues may impact export activities in the region. read more

This year has seen a renewed interest in Moroccan herbs on European markets, as Morocco recovers from a prolonged period of production challenges, while other suppliers have encountered difficulties due to adverse weather in Spain and logistical disruptions in Kenya. read more

Mimo obiecującej poprawy w środku sezonu, egipscy eksporterzy czosnku zgłaszają, że popyt pozostaje słaby na kilku międzynarodowych rynkach. Tylko brazylijski rynek pozostaje aktywny, co odzwierciedla się w cenach, jak twierdzi Mohamed Awwad, dyrektor generalny Al Awwad for Import and Export. Eksporterzy read more

RegenZ, an early adopter of regenerative farming philosophy in South Africa, is introducing a new innovation for South African farmers. "We are pleased to announce that the import permit for Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) into South Africa is soon to be granted," says Alex Platt, business manager. read more

Rozpoczęło się jako rozwiązanie mające na celu optymalizację zużycia energii i minimalizację strat energii w szklarniach, ale rola odwilżania w szklarniach rozszerzyła się. Obecnie jest również wykorzystywane do stworzenia bardziej jednolitych warunków wzrostu i bardziej korzystnego klimatu uprawy. Dzięki nowo opracowanemu urządzeniu DG-12 50Hz, read more

Eksport czosnku egipskiego do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 19 555 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu do około 9 655 ton w 2024 roku, według hiszpańskiego stowarzyszenia ASAJA. Egipt stał się drugim największym dostawcą czosnku dla UE po Chinach. Producenci hiszpańscy twierdzą, że egipski czosnek trafił na europejski rynek. read more

Oświetlenie hortikulturowe przeszło daleko poza prostą wymianę tradycyjnych świateł uprawowych na diody LED. Dzisiaj branża coraz bardziej skupia się na precyzji, automatyzacji i optymalizacji dla konkretnych upraw, ponieważ producenci szukają nowych sposobów poprawy plonów, jakości i efektywności operacyjnej. read more

Ethiopia's strawberry sector is looking to be included in national agricultural development programs, as producers and industry stakeholders highlight the higher export returns per hectare compared to other fruit categories with larger volumes. Data from the sector shows that there are approximately 521 hectares of commercial strawberry production. read more

Morocco's cucumber exports to Germany are continuing to grow during the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. Between July 2025 and March 2026, Germany imported 3,900 tons of Moroccan cucumbers valued at over €8 million (US$9.1 million). This volume represents a 10 percent increase. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has urged provincial and national authorities to offer disaster relief and recovery assistance to table grape farmers and rural communities impacted by recent storms, floods, and high winds in regions of the Western Cape. read more

Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there were also loads from Poland. Domestic shipments were scarce and expensive, often only available at a premium. read more

In Kenya, investment in cold chain infrastructure is on the rise due to the country's ongoing struggle with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A study conducted in 2025 by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to approximately KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more