The article was written by Mekonnen Solomon, the former Director of Horticulture Investment in Ethiopia. On January 20, 2026, during its 52nd regular meeting, the Council of Ministers of Ethiopia approved the revised investment incentive regulations, acknowledging them as a transformative policy. read more

Dostawa melonów z Gwatemali ustabilizowała się w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni. "Doświadczyliśmy niższych wolumenów podczas listopada, grudnia i na początku stycznia" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Większość tych niższych wolumenów przypisano opadom deszczu. read more

Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted citrus black spot spray programs, which an exporter has warned could increase disease pressure. read more

Kenya is intensifying its efforts to improve port efficiency as the upcoming avocado harvesting season approaches, aiming to safeguard the quality of fruit and facilitate the export of perishable produce. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui emphasized the importance of efficient port operations. read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

"The news was received with pride and excitement across the organization," says Rushabh Shah of Osho Chemical Industries, which has recently received multiple awards. "Employees viewed the recognition as a meaningful validation of the culture they help build every day. It reinforced a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation within the team." read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

Ecuador has joined Brazil and CAF to launch a regional initiative aimed at improving the genetic resilience of the Cavendish banana against key pests affecting Latin America. The cooperation was formalized through a letter of intent signed by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador. read more

Star South Fruits has been a leading player in the South African pomegranate industry for over fifteen years, solidifying its position as a major supplier of pomegranates. Once their own pomegranate plantations are fully established, Star South Fruits could potentially have the largest area of pomegranates planted in the region. read more

Marginpar is known for its high-quality summer flowers. An international grower with 16 production sites in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, the company has been building a strong brand reputation for many years in the high-end market. In a fast-moving market where buyers are purchasing read more

The volumes of temperature-sensitive, or reefer, exports from South Africa have been steadily increasing over the past five years, as reported by the shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. The primary growth has been driven by exports to Europe, particularly due to products like citrus, table grapes, apples, and pears. read more

Uganda's flower sector is experiencing consistent growth, fueled by over $200 million (approximately Shs740 billion) in investments, as reported by industry data. Read more on Monitor. read more

Morocco has begun to revive its watermelon export sector after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, Morocco exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at US$190 million, marking a 54% growth compared to 2024. France read more

Maroko has started to revive its watermelon exports after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, the country exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at $190 million, marking a 54% increase compared to 2024. read more

Sezon 2025/2026 dla egipskich pomarańczy charakteryzuje się wyraźną dysproporcją między cyklami Navel i Valencia, gdzie egipscy eksporterzy zajmują słabą pozycję rynkową dla pierwszego, podczas gdy silne wskaźniki popytu są widoczne dla drugiego. Kilka czynników wyjaśnia tę zmianę w tym sezonie, jak. read more

W Kiptororo, a rural area w Nakuru County w Kenii, niedawno wybudowano magazyn ziemniaków, który działa całkowicie bez użycia prądu. Obiekt magazynowy został zbudowany przez firmę Hanse AgroStore Africa w imieniu Spółdzielni Rolniczej Chemare, która reprezentuje setki plantatorów ziemniaków. read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

The National Food Safety Authority in Egypt revealed that during the week of 17-23 January 2026, a total of 5,900 food export consignments were sent, weighing around 210,000 tons. MENA, a partner of TV BRICS, reported that these shipments were managed by 1,540 exporting companies. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie gruszki dla OV Fruit wracają w drodze wodnej. Importer otrzyma pełny asortyment gruszek z RPA w tym sezonie, w tym odmiany Williams BC, Williams BC blushed, Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc. read more