The early Southern African table grape industry is predominantly centered around production in the northern regions of South Africa, particularly in the Orange River region and Namibia. The main production hub is located in Aussenkehr, along the northern banks of the Orange River. read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

"André Heijl of Anrin Logistics in the Netherlands says, ''We want to be a one-stop shop for growers in South Africa and Brazil, and Polish or Russian buyers. The suppliers and recipients arrange the sales themselves; we take care of everything in between: Transport, transshipment, storage.'' read more

Problems with logistics are still affecting the South African grape season this year. "Wind issues in Cape Town have led to delays throughout the season, although the situation has improved slightly in the past two weeks. This has been further worsened by issues at the port of Rotterdam. Snow read more

In just a few short years, SOO Agro has established itself as an export-oriented agribusiness, blending intelligent farming practices with efficient logistics. Founded in 2023 and officially registered with the Rwanda Development Board, SOO Agro specializes in the processing, preservation, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

Morocco emerges as one of the countries with the highest average productivity of blueberry plantations per hectare. The latest data on plantings and production indicate that the increase in blueberry supply from this country is driven by modern

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Green-skinned avocado varieties from Kenya, traditionally sold in the local market, have recently become more significant due to increasing foreign demand and attractive prices in the previous season, occasionally reaching levels as high as those of the Hass variety. This change has prompted growers to focus more on these varieties... read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

A delegation from Uzbekistan's Ferghana region visited Malaysia in January to explore bilateral trade opportunities for the country's fruit and dried fruit market, as reported by the local publication Uzbek Media. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board reports that formal potato production in Namibia totals around 8,534 tons, leaving the country dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Informal markets account for an estimated 41 percent of locally produced potatoes, emphasizing the significance of unregulated trade. read more

India's domestic demand for raspberries significantly exceeds the supply, primarily because of import restrictions. Tanvi Karvat from Berryland by Parth Farms explains that all raspberry consumption in India must come from locally grown produce, as importing fresh raspberries is hindered by economic and regulatory challenges. Berryland is recognized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for its tissue culture work. read more

The Nadorcott mandarin, one of the most commercially successful varieties in the global citrus market, originates from Morocco. However, its current market model has been influenced by the international system of plant variety rights protection. It is the unique combination of local origins, read more

Sun World International welcomed 10 new marketers to its global licensee network in the fourth quarter of 2025, and also strengthened its partnership with Sun Pacific. Sun Pacific is now an authorized importer for Sun World varieties in North America. The new marketers come from South Africa, Namibia, and. read more

Pierwsze awokado nowego sezonu z Kenii mają dotrzeć na początku lutego, zaczynając od odmian o zielonej skórce. Sezon był naznaczony trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi, które spowodowały niższe plony - powiedział Allan Njoroge, dyrektor generalny Danka Investments. read more

MSC has announced a temporary operational change to its South Africa to Europe service structure in response to peak fresh produce export volumes. During January and February 2026, the Eastern Cape Express will be renamed the Western Cape Express, with a change in the call at. read more

Over 240 tons of freshly harvested tomatoes from Ghana's Upper East Region have been supplied to markets in Accra as part of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program. The goal of these deliveries is to combat frequent tomato shortages and price fluctuations, especially during the dry season. read more

Professionals in the Rwandan avocado industry are hopeful for a significant advancement in the upcoming season. Progress in recent years towards expanding into new markets has been hindered by the Red Sea crisis, but improvements in logistics are anticipated to boost export volumes. This insight was shared by Patrick. read more

By Week 02 of the 2025-26 season, table grape packing was in progress in all five South African production regions: the Northern Provinces, Orange River, Olifants River, Berg River, and Hex River. At this stage, a total of 38.65 million cartons, equivalent to 4.5 kg each, had been inspected. read more

The pierwsza przesyłka świeżych owoców z RPA w 2026 roku dotarła do portu w Petersburgu. Ładunek składał się z około 1 800 ton winogron stołowych z nowego zbioru i został dostarczony na rosyjski rynek jako część regularnych importów sezonowych mających na celu zaspokojenie zapotrzebowania zimą. Była to... read more