Nimble newcomers in South Africa's emerging export sector have been exploring new opportunities, such as exporting blueberries from Zimbabwe. Sandeep Valodia recalls how five years ago, when he first introduced this product to clients in the Far East, it amazed them as they had never heard of it before. read more

The Casino Group has recently announced the signing of a partnership agreement with H&S Invest Holding to open over 210 convenience stores in Morocco over the next 10 years under the Franprix and Monoprix brands. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the Casino Group's new venture. read more

Africa's predominantly rainfed agricultural sector remains highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the escalating impacts of climate change. Despite the continent's significant irrigation potential, only a small fraction of its arable land is currently equipped for irrigation. A new policy... read more

Efforts are currently being made to increase Nigerian participation in the global avocado market, which is expected to reach $17.56 billion this year. The market was valued at $16.24 billion last year and is projected to grow to $23.29 billion by 2029. Data from the World Avocado Organisation indicates a rising trend. read more

The processing plant of Sept (Société d'Exploitation des Produits de Terroir) is getting ready to export its first shipment of Senegalese cashew nuts after acquiring the necessary certificates and investing in new equipment. This information was provided by Abdoulay Ndiaye, the company's director. Ndiaye stated, "It's..." read more

Eid al-Adha is one of the most important dates in the Muslim calendar, and on this occasion, Muslims observe the ritual of sheep sacrifice. This year is exceptional in Morocco as Eid al-Adha will be celebrated without sacrifice, following a call from the King of Morocco to preserve the environment. read more

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While the watermelon season in Mauritania was successful, the situation is more precarious for Moroccan produce. "The Mauritanian season started in early April and is now ending. We had good yields and the season went smoothly. We are now transitioning to Moroccan produce. read more

With retailers in the EU and UK increasingly interested in brighter red rose varieties, Kenyan grower Shalimar Fresh has found early success with Revolution® from De Ruiter Innovations. The grower states that Revolution® stands out for its vibrant color, generous head size, and impressive vase life, making it a top contender to meet changing demands. read more

This year's international apple marketing season is starting to gain momentum. "We began with Royal Gala in calendar week 18, continued with Granny Smith in calendar week 19, and introduced Braeburn from calendar week 21. The first shipments of Pink Lady apples are also underway and are anticipated to read more

Od momentu założenia w 2012 roku przez Vala Harkera i Fritza Wessona, Farm Costing Solutions (FCS), południowoafrykańska firma działająca w branży agritech, opracowała potężny system sprzętu i oprogramowania, który umożliwia rolnikom monitorowanie i zarządzanie wydajnością pracy w czasie rzeczywistym. "Klienci informują, że dzięki"

Farm Costing Solutions (FCS), a South African agritech company, was established in 2012 by Val Harker and Fritz Wesson. The company has developed a powerful hardware and software system that enables farmers to monitor and manage labor performance in real-time. "Clients report that, thanks to the read more

The early Thursday morning weather shift had limited effects on mangoes in Malihabad, despite other districts facing significant crop losses. "As the thunderstorm was not severe, fruit drop was minimal in Malihabad. The light showers will help the fruit not only gain in size but also ripen at least." read more

The mango harvest in West Africa for this year is slowly starting to pick up pace. The first fruits are already being harvested in the southern growing regions and are anticipated to be sent to the Netherlands in calendar weeks 22-23. In the northern regions, the harvest won't fully start for a few more weeks. read more

The European berry season is gradually gaining momentum, as stated by Hasan Atula, a berry specialist at Hilden Wholesale Market and owner of the company of the same name. "We mainly focus on Dutch strawberries. I would describe the campaign thus far and the current demand as satisfactory. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

The stakeholders of the Moroccan tomato industry convened yesterday in Agadir for the fifth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference organized by GreenSmile. More than 600 participants took part in the full-day event focused on Moroccan tomatoes, with 200 international attendees coming from 20 different countries. read more

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The Tanzanian government is implementing a system to register buyers of avocados and their representatives. This effort is designed to prevent exploitative practices in the industry by bringing all parties into a centralized registry, as stated by the Director General of the Cereals and. read more

Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully recyclable at existing facilities, representing a significant advancement in waste management. read more

Floward has recently introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region. This machine, exclusively designed for Floward, aims to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently operational in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a fully automated, technology-driven shopping experience. read more