Rhodesia to Zimbabwe: A farmer's journey through turmoil
2025-05-12 00:00
Rory Graeme Duncan, urodzony w Salisbury, Rhodesia (obecnie Harare, Zimbabwe), dorastał w rodzinie rolniczej z głębokimi korzeniami w regionie. Jego przodkowie, włączając w to pradziadka Alexandra Heathcote Tullocha, byli częścią Kolumny Pionierów, która osiedliła się w Mashonaland. Rodzina Duncana
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An empty market greets the early citrus from South Africa.
2025-05-12 00:00
The Soleil Group, located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, operates citrus farms and packhouses in Limpopo. The company is one of the first in South Africa to initiate exports when supply chains shift to the Southern Hemisphere, providing them with direct access to the final fruit shipments from Turkey and Spain.
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Durian sales are booming just before Mother's Day, and South African grapefruit is now available on the market.
2025-05-12 00:00
Niedawny wzrost liczby dostaw duriana spowodował spadek cen, podczas gdy nadchodzące święto Dnia Matki przyczyniło się do zwiększenia sprzedaży, czyniąc duriana najbardziej pożądanym produktem na rynku owoców w tym tygodniu. W poprzednich latach okres przed świętem "Dnia Pracy" oznaczał szczyt dostaw i sprzedaży duriana.
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The Meknes region, which is Morocco's historical center of grape growing, is currently facing the challenges of both climate change and market fluctuations. Achraf Nassar, a local table grape farmer, provides an update on the situation. He explains his farming activities: "Our farm is located in Meknes where we cultivate late-season table grape varieties.
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South African citrus executive reveals details about tariff issues.
2025-05-09 18:00
By working together, the South African government and the country's citrus industry can jointly identify and leverage new market opportunities, overcome trade barriers, and ensure that their fresh produce consistently meets international standards.
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Avocado Africa 2025 is scheduled to take place in Nairobi.
2025-05-09 17:00
5th International Africa Avocado Congress is scheduled to take place on 27-30 May at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Robots are taking the spotlight as Fruitmasters inaugurates a new storage and distribution facility.
2025-05-09 14:00
Największa holenderska spółdzielnia owocowa Fruitmasters otworzyła nowoczesne centrum logistyczne i pakowania jako część swojej strategii prowadzenia przyszłościowej, zoptymalizowanej łańcucha dostaw owoców.
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more
Tropical fruit growers in Côte d'Ivoire have established a new association to increase their exports.
2025-05-09 11:00
Over 1,000 fruit producers from the Canary Islands have come together to enhance the export of tropical fruits from the islands. The recently formed organization, the Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producer Organizations of the Canary Islands (Tropicán), includes growers from seven different organizations.
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Egypt: Significant Increase in Onion Production
2025-05-09 09:00
The increase in production has not only satisfied domestic demand but also enabled the country to export significant quantities: In the first three months of 2025 alone, more than 26,000 tons were shipped abroad. Dr. Alaa Khalil, Director of the Research Institute
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Event notice: IPD invites you to a virtual matchmaking event.
2025-05-09 09:00
Included are new companies from Brazil producing yams, lychees, and grapes. Other companies come from Egypt, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Colombia, and Morocco. They present a wide range of products during online meetings, including mangoes, avocados, and ginger.
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Weather app combines satellite data and local knowledge
2025-05-09 00:00
Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos is working on introducing the DROP weather app in Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. The app, which is part of the SAFE4ALL project, merges satellite-based meteorological data with traditional local weather insights shared by smallholder farmers. Paparrizos, a
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"Łacińskie organiczne pomarańcze dołączają do oferty pochodzących z RPA" "Latin American organic oranges join the South African supply"
2025-05-09 00:00
The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well.
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Auchan plans to cut 710 jobs and close 25 stores in Spain.
2025-05-09 00:00
The majority shareholders of the grocery chain OK Zimbabwe have agreed to support a $30 million rights issue, the CEO announced. This decision was made to address a funding gap and improve the company's financial stability.
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"Kwiaty z źródła, z wizją na przyszłość" -> "Flowers from the source, with a vision for the future"
2025-05-09 00:00
Kenya plays a crucial role as a sourcing region for the Hoek Group. Through Hoek Flowers Kenya, the company operates directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, exporting fresh flowers daily to wholesalers, florists, and retailers worldwide. Hoek Flowers Kenya is the first company of its kind in the region.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Grape harvest in South Africa, tomatoes, products at the point of sale
2025-05-08 14:00
The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the
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Kenya is reintroducing Kinale kale, a pest-resistant variety.
2025-05-08 00:00
CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their
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How to feed 43 million people through state-owned wholesale markets
2025-05-08 00:00
The World Union of Wholesale Markets conference will be held in Johannesburg next week, providing a suitable setting to discuss the significance of wholesale food markets, according to Dr. Justy Range from Freshmark Systems. Freshmark Systems is a marketfloor trading data platform operating in twenty municipal markets in South Africa.
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In 2024, Morocco exceeded Spain in the value of tomato exports.
2025-05-08 00:00
In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division.
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Brak pomarańczy ma wpływ na rynek Bliskiego Wschodu, na skutek poważnych zakłóceń w dostawach z Hiszpanii i Egiptu. Według Kashifa Shahzada, szefa działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star Group, przyjazd wczesnych pomarańczy z RPA jest bardzo oczekiwany w tym roku. Importer donosi, "The".
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Demand for Mother's Day and cold weather are putting pressure on the supply of berries.
2025-05-08 00:00
Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin...
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