Egypt has seen a notable increase in grape exports to Finland.
2025-03-27 00:00
Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend.
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Fresh Del Monte has acquired a controlling stake in an avocado oil producer based in Uganda.
2025-03-27 00:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients.
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"Blush pears are especially popular among ethnic consumers."
2025-03-27 00:00
The majority of the South African pear supply has already been delivered to OV Fruit. This season, the importer will receive a wide selection of South African pear varieties, including Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc, Packham's, and CA. "This year, sales..."
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"Wysokie zapotrzebowanie Włoch na róże zwiększa zainteresowanie importowanymi odmianami"
2025-03-27 00:00
When you visited Myplant & Garden last month or checked out our photo report, you could not have missed the large display of Ecuadorian and Kenyan cut roses. This presentation showcased NIRP rose varieties and was organized by the breeder in collaboration with the event's organizers, Ms. Valeria.
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Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent
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Ukraine's frozen raspberry success: a new global leader emerges, surpassing Poland and Serbia
2025-03-27 00:00
Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku osiągnięto historyczny kamień milowy: Ukraina, kraj który ledwie eksportował mrożone maliny dziesięć lat temu, wybiła się na czołową pozycję na świecie w eksporcie netto mrożonych malin. Po raz pierwszy przewyższyła nie tylko Polskę, ale także Serbię,
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. This strategic move represents the company's foray into the avocado oil market and is in line with its overall goal of venturing into specialty ingredients.
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Warmer and rainfall conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and logistical hurdles have led Kakuzi to record a pre-tax loss.
2025-03-26 14:00
Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi has reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh167 million (€1.2 million) for 2024.
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The European Commission has responded to allegations of tax fraud in Moroccan tomato exports to the EU. Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo raised concerns about Morocco's duty-free export limits. European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, stated, "These imports..."
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There is a high demand for pomegranates from South Africa.
2025-03-26 00:00
The harvest of pomegranates in the Western Cape has started, and early signs suggest that there will be good yields and high quality. "The first batches of early varieties will reach their destinations soon, and fruit shipments to the Middle East are expected to arrive on time for the end of Ramadan. We are optimistic."
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Ethiopian avocado exports are almost non-existent.
2025-03-26 00:00
Pomimo relatywnie wysokiej produkcji, eksport awokado z Etiopii boryka się z trudnościami w rozwoju, z tylko kilkoma eksporterami obsługującymi głównie sąsiednie kraje. Sytuację pogarsza kryzys Morza Czerwonego, który sprawia, że eksport jest "praktycznie nieistniejący", jak stwierdza Netsanet Tadesse, zastępca dyrektora zarządzającego.
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Namibia has reduced its horticulture imports to $20.4 million as local production increases.
2025-03-26 00:00
W ciągu ostatnich czterech miesięcy 2024 roku Namibia importowała ziemniaki o wartości około 2,9 miliona dolarów amerykańskich, głównie z RPA. Zgodnie z raportem Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) dotyczącym wskaźników rolnictwa i rybołówstwa za czwarty kwartał, rachunek importowy dla produktów ogrodniczych wyniósł około
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Certified fruit production - benefits for growers
2025-03-26 00:00
Certification in fruit production is not just a trend, but also a real opportunity to increase the competitiveness and profitability of orchards. As Mirosław Maliszewski, the president of the Association of Fruit Growers in Poland, emphasizes, "consumer interest in products with higher
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Strong demand for Fuerte avocados from Kenya in Turkey
2025-03-26 00:00
Sezon awokado w Kenii kształtowany jest przez dynamikę Morza Czerwonego. Kryzys, oscylujący między spokojem a intensywnością, zmienia mapę popytu na ten sezon. Noor Yassin, dyrektor Avochichi, relacjonuje sytuację. Plantator mówi: "Jesteśmy wciąż we wczesnej fazie sezonu.
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Ethiopian government has been encouraged to tackle the issues faced by the horticultural industry.
2025-03-26 00:00
The Ethiopian Horticultural Producers Exporters Association (EHPEA) has urged the government to adopt a research-based approach to land acquisition to address critical challenges in the horticultural sector. The call was made during the 9th HortiFlora Expo 2025, held at the Millennium Hall.
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South Africa: table grape exports will exceed expectations
2025-03-26 00:00
South Africa is on track to exceed initial expectations for table grape exports this season. According to updated estimates as of week 11, the country is projected to reach an export volume of 351 thousand tons, marking a 4% increase compared to previous forecasts.
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The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical session units will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts.
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EU: "Europe is a very important market for Africa."
2025-03-25 16:00
The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical sessions will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts.
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South African apples are scheduled to make a comeback in Thailand this week after a 16-year absence.
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Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is pursuing a development agenda to improve operational efficiency at the Cape Town Container Terminal. This was a key topic of discussion during a meeting with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci). Oscar Borchards, the managing executive for
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