Converting leftover fresh avocado into added value by extracting oil
2026-01-26 00:00
W ciągu ostatnich lat międzynarodowy sektor awokado dynamicznie się rozwijał, zmuszając firmy do opracowywania coraz bardziej precyzyjnych rozwiązań w celu optymalizacji procesów produkcyjnych. W tym scenariuszu Amenduni Nicola Spa ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako globalny dostawca mechanicznego wyciskania awokado.
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South Africa's state-owned freight and logistics company Transnet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center to support the development of the country's port system. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration and cooperation in enhancing South Africa's port infrastructure and operations.
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"The demand for Egyptian oranges has significantly decreased without any clear reason."
2026-01-26 00:00
Popyt na egipskie pomarańcze w tym sezonie jest poniżej oczekiwań, pomimo obiecującego początku. "To bardzo dziwne. Po bardzo dynamicznym pierwszym tygodniu popyt na egipskie pomarańcze gwałtownie spadł bez wyraźnego powodu, a rynek jest w chaosie" - podsumowuje Mohamed Shaker, menedżer eksportu w firmie Al Mansi.
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Południowa Afryka uruchamia Centrum Klimatycznej Inteligencji Ogrodniczej Grootvlei.
2026-01-26 00:00
South Africa's power utility, Eskom, will officially launch the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre next week at the Grootvlei Power Station. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Netherlands government and provincial stakeholders. The centre is a pilot program.
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The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for
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The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed.
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Rwanda has started exporting fresh produce by air cargo.
2026-01-26 00:00
Rwanda has initiated a new export program with the goal of enhancing market access for agricultural exporters who are focusing on West and Central Africa. The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Agricultural Export Development Board and concentrates on the direct air transportation of locally grown fruits.
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"With the use of greenhouse conditions, we can grow strawberries throughout the year, enabling us to export them as well."
2026-01-26 00:00
Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities.
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Moroccan berry production reduced due to cold weather.
2026-01-23 14:00
The winter berry season in Morocco has started on the usual schedule, but is progressing at a slower pace due to colder weather and overcast conditions, as reported by Nabil Belmkaddem from Morocco's BestBerry.
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A South African supplier of apples and pears has been chosen to host a group of students from a branch of Harvard Business School located in Somerset West, in the Western Cape region.
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The reintroduction of import quotas in Morocco has caught Tunisian date exporters by surprise.
2026-01-23 00:00
While Tunisia's date harvest reached a record high this season with 404,000 tonnes, including 347,000 tonnes of the iconic Deglet Nour variety, Tunisian exporters have been surprised by the enforcement of import quotas on their main market, Morocco. Ghazi Rouissi, CEO of House of Dates.
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The pumpkin season is currently facing difficulties. Prices on the open market are almost unattainable, and there is no market for smaller sizes. "Thanks to strong partnerships with Belgian supermarkets, we have been able to sell our larger volumes effectively, but for the smaller sizes, we had to launch a...
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Kanadyjska stolica, pola rwandyjskie: Budowanie rentownych farm z wpływem społecznym
2026-01-23 00:00
Kinvest was launched in 2020 by three Canadians who were not only focused on making profits. "We quickly realized agriculture is the best way to create jobs and impact in rural communities in Africa," says Jesse Ratichek, Managing Partner, who has been living in Rwanda since 2016. Jesse, along with Raymond
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Egyptian orange exports to Japan have experienced a significant increase in the 2024/25 period.
2026-01-23 00:00
Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów.
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Produkcja egipskiego czosnku może być nieco niższa niż zwykle.
2026-01-23 00:00
The acreage dedicated to garlic cultivation has increased significantly, but adverse weather conditions may lead to a lower harvest compared to last year, according to Amro Yassin from the Egyptian produce exporting company Stars of Export. Yassin stated, "For this year's Egyptian garlic acreage, there has been a 25 to 30 percent"
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From January 13th to 16th, 2026, United Selections hosted its annual United Selections Open Days in Nakuru, where growers, partners, and industry colleagues gathered to showcase innovation in rose breeding, foster international collaboration, and celebrate a special milestone for partner breeder Könst.
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The Persea mite is spreading in Kenyan avocado orchards.
2026-01-23 00:00
Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at.
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Just under a quarter of South Africa's Pink Lady® export crop is destined for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. When combined with the domestic market, the figure reaches just under 40%. "Pink Lady exports to Africa have significantly increased in recent years," says Corné Grundlingh.
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"Grape prices frequently stayed consistent with the previous week."
2026-01-23 00:00
Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD).
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The first South African blushed pears of the season are expected to arrive in Europe.
2026-01-22 11:00
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