South Africa expresses disappointment over slow BRICS progress
2026-02-03 08:00
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"Indie jest drugim najważniejszym rynkiem eksportu awokado do Tanzanii, zaraz po Europie."
2026-02-03 00:00
India's avocado imports from Tanzania are rapidly increasing, with the 2025/26 season already in progress in key regions like Njombe and Mbeya, according to Augustine Mkisi, Managing Director of Abundant Fresh Export Limited, an avocado exporter. "Production and exports grow every season, especially to India."
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Siladen winds, snow, and heavy rain are expected in several agricultural regions of Morocco.
2026-02-03 00:00
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange weather alert for an episode marked by strong gusts of wind, snowfall, sometimes stormy rain, and a significant drop in temperatures, expected from Monday to Wednesday in several agricultural regions of Morocco. Winds of up to 75
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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. In the case of peppers, there is also a high incidence of Thrips parvispinus infestation. High prices are generally expected as a result.
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African avocado exports have increased by 16.7% in 2025, with Morocco leading the way.
2026-02-03 00:00
Afrykańskie eksportowane awokado wzrosły w 2025 roku, a całkowita wysyłka wyniosła 430 432 tony, zgodnie z wstępnymi danymi z Przeglądu Rynku Tropikalnych Owoców FAO opublikowanymi w środę, 28 stycznia. Oznacza to wzrost o 16,67% w porównaniu do 368 845 ton zarejestrowanych w 2024 roku. Wyniki eksportu w całym
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South African citrus growers packed a record 203.7 million cartons for export last season, representing a 22 percent increase compared to 2024. Despite the growth in export volumes, industry stakeholders emphasize that simply increasing output does not lead to structural growth.
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In Ivory Coast, the cassava industry is establishing an interprofessional organization.
2026-02-03 00:00
Ivory Coast, the third largest cassava producer in West Africa behind Nigeria and Ghana, officially launched the Cassava Interprofessional Body (OIA Manioc) in Abidjan on January 27th. The aim of this initiative is to improve the structure and coordination of a fragmented sector, in order to
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The floods in northern Morocco have affected soft fruit growers.
2026-02-03 00:00
Rainfall in the Loukkos region in northern Morocco has surpassed the capacity of the dams. The main dams in the Loukkos region are full or nearing full capacity, and the region is anticipating more heavy rainfall this week. The city of Kser Kebir is experiencing the most severe damage.
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The EU has intercepted the first shipment of Egyptian oranges this year due to the presence of banned residues and pesticides.
2026-02-03 00:00
As the second half of the citrus season begins, the European Union's rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF) has identified the first batches of Egyptian oranges containing residues above permitted limits, as well as phytosanitary materials banned for European citrus. The Valencian
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"The new organic season from South Africa has started."
2026-02-03 00:00
Q-cape will be launching a new organic season from South Africa next week. Starting from next week, their organic pumpkins will once again be accessible to the European market. With this move, the company is progressing towards bridging the season leading up to spring. South Africa's reversed growing season.
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Namibian blueberry project aims to expand by 250 hectares.
2026-02-03 00:00
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has identified the Namibia Berries blueberry project as part of efforts to diversify agriculture, expand production in rural areas, and increase employment in the Kavango East Region. The project is located in Divundu and is currently under development.
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Hortgro is considering taking legal action due to operational failures at the Port of Cape Town.
2026-02-02 09:00
The South African deciduous fruit industry has increased its operational collaboration with South African port operator, Transnet, due to issues at the Port of Cape Town.
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Morocco's fresh produce, quickly and reliably delivered overseas.
2026-02-02 08:00
Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. This is made possible by the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, allowing tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables to be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably.
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The oversupply of mangoes in Kenya has led to the issuance of an advisory in Murang'a.
2026-02-02 00:00
The Murang'a County Government has issued a notice to mango farmers in response to an excess supply that has caused a slowdown in the purchase of fruit by contracted processors throughout the county. Governor Irungu Kang'ata stated in a public announcement that the surplus is a result of weather patterns from the previous year.
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Morocco's fresh produce, delivered quickly and reliably overseas.
2026-02-02 00:00
Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to access the UK and Northern Europe markets. Thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables can now be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably.
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FreshPlaza Special on South Africa
2026-02-02 00:00
W lutym FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co związane z Republiką Południowej Afryki. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w biznes świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu...
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Sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się pozytywnie. Wolumeny nadal rosną zgodnie z zauważanym w ostatnich latach trendem wzrostowym, a klimat sprzyja zarówno lokalnej produkcji, jak i konkurencyjnej pozycji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal z egipskiej firmy Tomna for Agricultural.
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Storms in Spain and Morocco: "Everyone had to cancel trade"
2026-01-31 00:00
Severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have impacted vegetable supplies. Pieter de Ruijter from 4Fruit Company in Ridderkerk commented, "There is really something wrong." In Almería, for instance, many greenhouses are flooded. One cooperative had no
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The European demand for strawberries from Egypt remains high.
2026-01-30 10:00
The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers.
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