South African fruit cultivars bred by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are known for their exceptional adaptability, according to Mishkaat Anderson, CEO of Culdevco, the commercialization arm of ARC. Culdevco has introduced more than 150 cultivars to over ten countries in the last twenty years. Stonefruit trials are also being conducted. read more

Morocco has increased its imports of shelled almonds from the USA, with over 35,000 tons imported in the first 11 months of 2024, valued at $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase from 2023, setting a new record in import volume, according to EastFruit. Since 2017, Morocco has shown a trend of increasing almond imports. read more

Intercitrus, the Spanish Citrus Inter-branch organization, met on Monday with a prominent representation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Trade Policy, Julián Conthe, to collectively discuss the actions of the Spanish Government in response to the panel opened. read more

Po udanym sezonie egipskich pomarańczy navel, teraz skupiamy się na pomarańczach z Walencji - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Od naszej ostatniej aktualizacji, przeżyliśmy bardzo udany sezon cytrusowy. Rozpoczęliśmy od pomarańczy navel, osiągając wzrost w obu... read more

In December, heavy rain persisted in central areas of South Africa, causing a shortage of fresh produce in the market. Initially, leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and herbs were affected, but now the shortage has spread to all types of produce, according to André Dippenaar from DW Fresh at the Tshwane municipal market. read more

The Moroccan pavilion at Fruit Logistica is ready to welcome visitors at Hall 22, with 33 exhibitors showcasing the most sought-after fresh produce from the "kingdom of taste." Elmehdi Elalami, Director of Promotion and Development at Morocco Foodex, extends his invitation to meet Moroccan fresh products. read more

Lidl France has opened its largest (26th) logistics platform in France in the Yvelines department, in the town of Ablis. Inaugurated on January 24th after 3 years of construction work, the new 87,000 m² facilities will accommodate 300 employees and "reduce the average distance traveled by". read more

The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has raised concerns about the suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Zimbabwe, emphasizing its potential effects on the horticulture sector, which is largely dependent on the European market. KLM/MartinAir's decision to stop flights to Zimbabwe is based on... read more

On Friday, January 24th, the sustainability project "Remote Sensing for Floriculture" was launched at Landgoed Tespelduyn in the Netherlands in the presence of all partners involved. This project focuses on detecting plant diseases and crop abnormalities using artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. read more

The horticulture industry in Zimbabwe has announced that it plans to utilize regional airfreight hubs to transport produce following the recent suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Harare. KLM had been a key link to Amsterdam, which is Zimbabwe's primary market destination and acts as a gateway for the industry. read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority in Kenya enforces the Crops (Horticulture Crops) Regulations, 2020, to ensure that only mature avocados are harvested and exported. This is done to sustain international markets and minimize disruptions in the crop cycle caused by the harvesting of immature fruit, which can lead to... read more

MSC will be exhibiting at the inaugural Transport Logistic Africa event, scheduled to take place from February 19-21 in Nairobi, Kenya. This event will gather important stakeholders from various segments of the logistics industry, such as maritime shipping, rail networks, road transportation, and air freight. Being a prominent industry player read more

The Fino lemon season is now in its second part, and despite some losses caused by the weather, Ailimpo reports that the campaign is progressing well, with supply and demand in balance. "The initial estimate indicated that this season's production in Spain would reach 1,260,000 tons, which represents read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has been consistently increasing its imports of shelled almonds from the USA. In the first 11 months of 2024, the country imported over 35,000 tons of almonds, with a total value of $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase compared to 2023 and sets a new record. read more

The 2024/25 Egyptian citrus season is expected to be exceptional, with production levels projected to reach a record 3.7 million tonnes, as stated by Ahmed Ghazy, the export manager at Wadi El Nour, a prominent agricultural company in Egypt with over 30 years of experience in cultivating high-quality citrus fruits. read more

Plantatorzy i dostawcy bananów przyglądają się uważnie potencjalnym 25-procentowym taryfom, jakie prezydent Donald Trump grozi nałożyć na towary zarówno z Meksyku, jak i Kanady. "Jesteśmy producentem w Meksyku i sprowadzamy owoce z trzecich stron z Gwatemali" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet. read more

The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) has partnered with Appellando to enhance human rights and environmental protection in global supply chains. This collaboration is focused on improving grievance reporting mechanisms in line with EU Due Diligence legislation. read more

The Spanish Citrus Interprofessional Inter Citrus held a meeting yesterday with a prominent delegation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Commercial Policy,

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Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more

In northern Uganda, the East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) is working to introduce a groundbreaking farmer finance model that involves training vegetable farmers and creating credit scores for them. This initiative is being supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation. read more