"Fruit Logistica falls right in the middle of our grape season, but when I was there this year, I once again realized the value of sitting across from your peers and the wealth of information that can be shared. Especially with the grape season ending earlier, it was good to have those opportunities." read more

Rosy, The growing demand for potatoes and onions in Côte d'Ivoire presents opportunities for agricultural development. The interest in partnering with Dutch companies emphasizes a focus on enhancing farming practices and market expansion. In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has increased its imports of potatoes and onions to meet the rising demand. read more

DP World is a global provider of end-to-end supply chain services that offers solutions for various sectors, including the perishables industry, in which the company sees significant growth opportunities. "We have made substantial investments in end-to-end solutions for the perishable industry," said Kai Olschner. read more

Melons and watermelons from Senegal are now appearing on Spanish shelves as winter gives way to milder, spring-like temperatures. "As planned, we will be receiving the first watermelons from Senegal this week. Their quality is excellent, as we confirmed on-site when the harvest began. read more

Niezaskakująco, powierzchnia upraw arbuzów w Maroku nadal maleje, gdyż branżę dotykają ograniczenia w produkcji. Jeśli deszcze, które obdarzyły kraj na początku tego roku, nie powtórzą się, Maroko wkroczy w siódmy z rzędu rok suszy, co najbardziej dotknie główną...

Unsurprisingly, watermelon acreage in Morocco continues to shrink, as the industry is hit by restrictions on production. If the rains that blessed the country at the start of this year fail to recur, Morocco will head into its seventh consecutive year of drought, affecting most severely the main… read more

The La Unió Llauradora has requested the Regional Ministry of Agriculture to promote an urgent biological control strategy to effectively manage the Scirtothrips aurantii quarantine pest, also known as the South African thrips, in a sustainable manner and without imposing a disproportionate economic burden. read more

Wedges of economic pie are constantly shifting. According to the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan's import of flowers from Kenya surged by 38% in 2024. In that year, a total of 18.2 million flowers were imported from Kenya, amounting to $5.4 million. For context, in 2023, 13.2 million flowers were imported with a value of $3.8 million. read more

The first batches of chrysanthemums have been harvested at Van Helvoort Company in Kenya. On the 2-hectare farm near Lake Naivasha, one hectare was harvested last week. This initial harvest is in preparation for International Women's Day. Pictured on the left are Henk, Henja, and Gert van Helvoort in Kenya, and on the right is the first spray... read more

For the first time in the democratic era of the South African government, the highly anticipated budget speech by the Minister of Finance, scheduled for today (February 19th), has been postponed for approximately three weeks. read more

The Leaf-Marque certification (Linking Environment and Farming) is a globally recognized standard that ensures compliance with strict sustainability criteria in agricultural production, guaranteeing the protection of biodiversity, efficient resource use, and the... read more

Hortifrut has obtained Leaf Marque certification for its farms in Morocco and Peru (Trujillo and Olmos), expanding coverage in the EMEA and America regions and significantly increasing the availability of Leaf-certified berries for European markets. read more

Ważnym kamieniem milowym dla eksportu rolniczego Indii było ułatwienie przez Agencję Rozwoju Eksportu Produktów Rolno-Przetwórczych (APEDA) pierwszych w historii komercyjnych próbnych wysyłek premium granatów odmiany Sangola i Bhagwa do Australii drogą morską. read more

"Ostateczne skwantyfikowanie szkód to ważny krok. W pewnym sensie, RPA przyzwyczaiła się do niszczenia wartości, które miało miejsce na większą lub mniejszą skalę w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat. Jest to niezwykle frustrujące dla plantatorów i ich społeczności wiejskich, którzy czują się..." read more

The Egyptian sweet potato season is still ongoing for exporters who are managing cold storage logistics, according to FreshPlaza. Zayed Lasheen from AfriGoodGrow mentioned, "It is becoming increasingly challenging to find high-quality sweet potatoes, causing prices to double between December and January." read more

Located on a mountain, Piket-bo-berg, in the Piketberg region of South Africa, Bugler's Post Farms showcases the unique beauty of Cape flora. The family business cultivates Proteas, Leucodendrons, and Leucospermums for the international market. Its history dates back to the mid-50s when Spike read more

Cacti Youngplants has recently signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights for Haworthia Alba ('African Albino') and Aloe Cosmo ('Green Pearl') from TH Primeur B.V. in Nieuwveen, The Netherlands. TH Primeur's owner, Ton van der Hoorn, is a well-known breeder and propagator. read more

Jacques Beukes, Director of Marketing and Logistics for Modderdrift Grapes, acknowledges that South Africa's grape harvest will end earlier than originally anticipated. He admits that it's a positive issue to have due to the outstanding quality and berry weight of their grapes, as well as the complete absence of pests. read more

Etihad Cargo transported over 500 tonnes of fresh flowers from Nairobi, Kenya to markets in Europe for Valentine's Day and European Mother's Day. Kenya is one of the largest exporters of cut flowers globally, and Etihad Cargo has played a crucial role in meeting the increased demand for flowers. read more

Aartsen Fruit and Vegetables is entering into an exclusive partnership with Fruitalyst, a citrus marketing and branding specialist based in South Africa. This agreement will allow citrus enthusiasts in the Benelux region to enjoy premium mandarins like ClemenGold, seedless lemons like LemonGold, and NavelGold... read more

The Egyptian potato campaign started a few weeks ago, with growers reporting an increase in volume estimates. According to multiple sources, there has been a significant rise in potato acreage in the country. Despite a decrease in yield, overall volumes at the national level are expected to remain unaffected. read more