The potato industry in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, shows great potential but faces challenges due to low productivity, with average yields of less than seven tonnes per hectare. One of the main obstacles to enhancing productivity is the restricted availability of certified, high-quality seed potatoes. Many smallholder farmers in the region currently rely on traditional seeds, which hinders their ability to increase yields and improve the quality of their produce. read more

South African seedless citrus is gaining popularity in the Indian market, primarily driven by the growing demand for easy-peel varieties like oranges and mandarins. Exporters and logistics companies are implementing creative solutions to overcome regulatory and logistical obstacles, guaranteeing the smooth flow of products. read more

The first National Citrus Congress, held in Marrakech from May 13th to 15th, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for Morocco's citrus industry. Organized by Maroc Citrus, the Moroccan interprofessional federation for citrus, and chaired by Kacem Bennani Smires, this event brought together producers, read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Morocco is experiencing changing trends in mango imports, with a significant growth reported by EastFruit. In 2024, imports reached 15,600 tons, showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year and doubling the numbers from 2019 and 2020. In early 2025, January and February recorded imports of 2,500 tons. read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More finished the Egyptian sweet potato season in early April last year, but he continues to offer produce from Egypt. "Despite a slight decline in quality, the high prices allow us to deliver good quality produce. There have also been periods when prices were lower. read more

To okazało się wielkim hitem na IFTEX 2024, zostało ochrzczone na IFTF 2024, a hodowca będzie przyjmował rezerwacje na IFTEX 2025. Omawianym odmianem jest róża natryskowa Rosa Loves Me® Radiant Rebecca od Viking Roses Kenya. Róża Rosa Loves Me® Radiant Rebecca, kiedy została zaprezentowana na IFTEX 2024, read more

Amidst significant uncertainty, South African citrus exporters are anticipated to commence this season's traditional reefer shipping program to the US in the coming week. read more

DP World has announced a US$2.5 billion investment this year to expand its global logistics network, with major infrastructure projects planned in India, Africa, South America, and Europe. read more

Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while also gearing up for the upcoming table grape season. Zeinab Mohamed handles export sales. read more

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has started managing the export of citrus from South Africa, with a 21% increase in container volumes handled year-on-year in April 2025. Every year, ships carrying up to 7,800 containers dock at Durban Container Terminals, Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, and Ngqura. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

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Many Medjool growers from various backgrounds have noted an increasing demand for organic Medjool dates, with some of them announcing a shift towards partial or complete organic production. However, Ramadan Elsayyad, from the Egyptian company Palm Hills, holds a different perspective. Ramadan says: "In the read more

Ostatnio, firma We Prove Solutions (WPS) odwiedziła nową lokalizację Gebr. Valstar w Bleiswijk, aby zobaczyć instalację w akcji. WPS zapewniło kompletną automatyzację procesu dostawy w tej szkółce. Poprzez zautomatyzowanie prawie całego procesu, Valstar optymalizuje wykorzystanie dostępnej przestrzeni. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has provided preliminary estimates indicating that Tunisia's summer stone fruit harvest for 2025 is expected to reach 251,500 tons, which represents a 2.8% increase from the 244,700 tons harvested in the previous season. This increase comes despite a slight decrease in cultivated areas. read more

Freight forwarders in South Africa are uncertain about the future of direct weekly sailings to the U.S., known as the American Express (Amex) service. This service, a partnership between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has been running since 2019, providing. read more

W dniu 16 maja, części południowej Serbii, gdzie znajduje się większość produkcji malin w kraju, doświadczyły nieoczekiwanego opadu śniegu, co wzbudziło obawy dotyczące już narażonej na szwank zbiorów w 2025 roku. Zdjęcia i filmy krążące w mediach społecznościowych pokazują plantacje malin pokryte warstwą śniegu, zaledwie kilka tygodni ... read more