Senegal has four mango-producing regions: the north, south, center, and Niaye. Although the Niaye region is responsible for the majority of national production, the southern region kicks off the season with the earliest harvests from Sédhiou, Goudomp, Djibanar, and Birkama. In the 2024 season, there was a delay in... read more

Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

Morocco's mandarin exports, which have been declining since 2022, are experiencing a strong recovery, according to EastFruit. Data from Morocco’s Office des Changes indicates that from July 2024 to February 2025, Morocco exported 436,000 tons of mandarins valued at $369 million. read more

Because after a season interrupted by heavy rainfalls, hail, and floods, this year's harvest benefited from nearly perfect weather during the critical summer ripening period, resulting in an excellent harvest. read more

Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment. read more

We are currently at a key point in the mango campaigns, as the Peruvian season is coming to a close and the West African season is just starting. "Peru should have completed its campaign earlier, but due to logistical issues, some containers arrived late," explains Bruno Chartier, the manager of Sun7fruits. read more

"He doesn't want to be overly optimistic," says Safpro's Craig Jensen, "but the season is looking extremely positive for South Africa and, external factors aside, 'the only people who could ruin it in many ways are probably ourselves.' We will need to be very careful about the quality of fruit being." read more

Morocco’s avocado success story sounds like a horticultural fairy tale: in a short span of time, a serene part of North Africa has transformed into one of the most promising new suppliers of this creamy, green fruit. For retailers and importers in search of exceptional produce, Moroccan avocados provide a unique option. read more

Johannesburg is scheduled to host the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference from May 14-16, 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre. The conference will highlight Africa's significance in the worldwide fresh produce industry, addressing topics such as food security, climate change, and market modernization. read more

Morocco has experienced a significant increase in tomato exports to Norway during the current season, according to a report by EastFruit. From July 2024 to March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise compared to. read more

After the European Court of Justice rulings invalidated agricultural agreements between the European Union and Morocco, and enforced labeling of products from Moroccan Sahara as made in Western Sahara, growers in the Dakhla region have had to focus on diversifying their products. read more

Przemysł cytrusowy w Południowej Afryce ma zamiar wyeksportować 171,1 miliona kartonów cytrusów w sezonie 2025. read more

Sun World has entered into a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, a prominent AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This partnership enables Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers, beginning in Egypt and Italy, to assist them in optimizing quality control processes. read more

Dzisiaj większość hiszpańskich obszarów produkcyjnych i firm wróciła do normalnej aktywności produkcyjnej i eksportowej po wczorajszej awarii, która spowodowała bezprądową sytuację w całym kraju. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released a statement detailing the forecast for the 2025 citrus export season, anticipating steady growth despite potential challenges ahead. The Southern African citrus industry is projected to export a total of 171.1 million. read more

Sun World has announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This collaboration will allow Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers in Egypt and Italy, enabling them to optimize quality. read more

The current position of the U.S. administration towards South Africa has sparked concerns about the possible exclusion of South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which is set for renewal in 2025. Agoa, a trade preference program created by the U.S. in 2000, grants certain read more

Sun World has announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This collaboration will provide Sun World's network of growers and packer-shippers with new tools to optimize quality, starting in Egypt and Italy. read more

With a successful campaign underway, Namibian and South African grape growers are now faced with crucial decisions to make before the upcoming season begins later this year. read more

The industry association Raisins SA originally expected a total production of 104,000 tons, and the season started promisingly thanks to an excellent early harvest. However, rainfall in several regions in February and further heavy precipitation at the end of March led to... read more