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Temporary Admission Status has been granted to the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and Fairtrade International by the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, as shared on LinkedIn. Following the FSI-SSCI benchmarking announcement in 2021, social standards in... read more

Greenhouse rozwija się na terenie całej Afryki, gdyż producenci poszukują bardziej niezawodnych systemów produkcyjnych dostosowanych do zróżnicowanych klimatów, ograniczeń infrastrukturalnych oraz zdolności operacyjnych. Zimbabwańska firma GreenCon działa na kontynencie od ponad trzech dekad od swojego założenia. read more

Egipt has been granted permission to enter the Vietnamese market for the export of fresh onions and garlic, as reported by FreshPlaza citing an announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. read more

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Kenya Flower Council held a meeting with KEPRO Kenya to discuss key developments in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and explore areas for deeper industry collaboration. The discussions provided important insights into the evolving EPR landscape. read more

South African fruit suppliers have expressed satisfaction with the one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States. However, they do not anticipate significant changes in the current situation following the introduction of 30% tariffs last year. read more

Valentine's Day has always been associated with flowers, but the way bouquets are wrapped is undergoing a subtle transformation. The 2026 trends focus on soft colors and natural textures, indicating a change in how Valentine's bouquets are presented visually. This shift is particularly noticeable in Valentine's arrangements. read more

Presented in Berlin, at the Fruit Logistica fair (Kenya stand), the Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa project, the network of Italian companies in the agrifood supply chains that aim to expand their business in sub-Saharan African countries. read more

As Adene's Farm Flowers celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, the business is taking the opportunity to strengthen its foundations after several years of growth. Founder Adene Nieuwoudt explains that the priority now is on refining systems and ensuring smooth operations rather than read more

Egypt has significantly increased its presence in Brazil's garlic sector, with exports more than doubling in 2025, according to EastFruit. Brazil imported 3,900 tons of Egyptian garlic last year, worth over USD 6.8 million. This shows a 2.4-fold rise compared to 2024 and surpasses the read more

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Over 100 exhibitors have already registered to participate in the HortiFlora Expo 2026, scheduled to be held from 24 to 26 March 2026 at the Addis International Convention Centre in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Many foreign participants have also expressed their interest in joining the event. read more

The following article is written by Mekonnen Solomon, a former Director of Horticultural Investment, Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia. In recent years, the floral industry has found itself in a whirlwind of rapidly changing global and local regulations, leaving service provision and read more

Over the past decade, the cherry industry in South Africa has grown from a small niche market to become a well-established part of the deciduous fruit sector. Industry data indicates consistent growth in the amount of land under cherry cultivation, diversification across different regions, and an increase in exports. This growth is supported by continued production and market development efforts. read more

Nigeria's pepper production is expected to increase steadily over the coming years, with industry projections indicating output could rise from the current baseline of 757,000–770,000 metric tons to as much as 800,000 metric tons by 2030. On this trajectory, the country would remain Africa's read more

"According to Abdallah Tharwat, the Chief Operating Officer of Egyberries, an Egyptian producer and exporter of frozen strawberries, Egyptian strawberries have gained recognition on the international market. Egypt maintains its position as the third largest strawberry producer globally, with an annual" read more

Westfalia Fruit India has launched its Winter Mango campaign, introducing the premium Shelly mango from South Africa to help extend India's mango calendar beyond the traditional summer season. "India is the world's largest mango producer, with domestic output estimated at 22.8 million metric tons. read more

Flamingo Horticulture Kenya is reinvesting VAT refunds to expand its operations in Naivasha, with the aim of increasing export capacity, creating 2,000 new jobs, and enhancing value addition in Kenya's horticulture sector. The company, a subsidiary of Flamingo Group International, announced the expansion. read more

FreshPlaza notes that there is still a limited supply of greenhouse vegetables from southern Europe and Morocco due to the impact of colder and rainier weather than usual in recent years. read more

Climate change is clearly making its presence felt in Morocco this season. Just a few weeks ago, farmers were dealing with a prolonged drought that had been ongoing for seven years. Now, after continuous rainfall, dams are overflowing, leading to fears of flooding, particularly in northern Morocco, where the entire. read more