Alwyn Kraamwinkel, CEO of the South African Milk Processors' Organisation, pointed out to Farmer's Weekly the expected occurrence of load-shedding as a result of the strained power grid. However, the unforeseen severity and lack of prior notice have impacted certain producers. "Load-shedding should not have a." read more

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool detailing the collaboration between the two companies in setting up a top-quality commercial berry farm in Rwanda, to be named Rwanda Berries. read more

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, an African cargo airline, to enhance global trade connectivity to and from Africa. The partnership aims to leverage the networks and expertise of both airlines to support... read more

The now Egyptian garlic season has just started, with production volumes expected to be high, as is typically observed every two seasons—unlike last year's lower yield. Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico, stated: "We commenced the 2025 season on February 20 by sending shipments of fresh green garlic to Europe, and. read more

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool outlining their collaboration in establishing a world-class commercial berry farm in Rwanda, named Rwanda Berries. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

Kenya's avocado industry is currently experiencing a period of growth, which is transforming the economic landscape for small-scale farmers in response to increasing global demand. In 2024, avocado exports generated $159 million, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. Kenya is ranked as the sixth-largest avocado producer in the world. Despite... read more

Fresh fruit wastage continues to be a significant problem in global food supply chains, with avocados showing significant growth in export volumes. A study published in the Agriculture and Human Values journal investigates the social factors that contribute to food waste in Tanzania's avocado trade. read more

Amit Gupta of Indian fruit trader Sheemit Agro Fresh says that every year several containers of apples and citrus are shipped to the Indian market. When it comes to apples, one variety that stands out is the South African apples, which Sheemit Agro Fresh imports in several containers during the season. read more

The macadamia sector in Kenya is currently experiencing a dilemma as two groups, the Macadamia Nut Association (MACNUT) and the Nut Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK), have put forward conflicting strategies for nut exports. MACNUT is in favor of the government's ban on exporting unprocessed nuts, arguing that it could potentially generate over $80 million. read more

In the past ten years, South Africa has increased the quantity of grapes it exports to its key traditional markets, the United Kingdom and the EU. This occurred in line with the overall growth in the volume of exported grapes. read more

A review of recent progress has confirmed that South Africa's table grape exporters and growers are still concentrating on established markets while also looking into possibilities for diversification. read more

W Q-cape sezon na południowoafrykańskie dynie właśnie się rozpoczął. Firma uprawia ekologiczne dynie i bataty w RPA specjalnie na rynek europejski. "Zaletą jest to, że w RPA mamy odwrotny sezon wzrostu, co pozwala nam uzupełnić sezon europejski. read more

Africa becoming increasingly strategic for Macfrut (6-8 May 2025 - Rimini Expo Centre), at the center of a dual mission on the continent. The first one took place in Nairobi, Kenya, with the presence of over 80 operators, during which a collaboration agreement was signed between Macfrut and Agriculture. read more

Egypt is continuing to boost its potato exports to Greece, according to a report by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2023/24, Greece imported over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes from Egypt, with a total value of $64 million. This marks a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% increase from the 2021/22 season. read more

Bertrand Sabadie, the managing director of ElbeFruit, reflects on the Peruvian campaign for the sweet pea, their flagship product. This review also serves as an opportunity to assess current trends and outline the main themes for the upcoming season. © ElbeFruit A longer Peruvian campaign"This year, for... read more

Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie stated on Wednesday that the Red Sea crisis has not resulted in a sustainable route to replace the canal. He noted, "There were positive indicators for the return of stability in the region." Since November 2023, Iran-backed Houthi militants have... read more

Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year. read more

Over the past twenty years, the area dedicated to avocado cultivation has significantly increased globally, reaching nearly one million hectares in 2023. Countries where avocado production is feasible have witnessed rapid growth, with Morocco being one of them, as indicated by official statistics. read more

The increasingly intensive collaboration with Dutch companies underscores the commitment to improving cultivation methods and expanding market access, as stated in a report by the agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. While Côte d'Ivoire is... read more