Despite the complexities in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States, South Africa will continue to enjoy preferential access to the US market through 2025. This decision follows the Office of the US Trade Representative's annual review under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. read more

South Africa's diminished litchi harvest due to poor fruit setting, cold weather, and subsequent sunburn damage will leave many without their favorite holiday fruit this summer. In a related development, litchis are being sold at Checkers retailer for R99.99 (5.2 euros) per one kilogram carton. read more

South African growers and exporters are "overjoyed" that Thailand has once again opened its doors to the country's apples. read more

The organic produce sector in Morocco is being sustained by a few key players who are resisting the temptation of conventional agriculture, despite facing significant marketing challenges. According to Benyahia, co-founder of Biomouja, "For us, farming is primarily a passion for the land, and". read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

In Oromia State, Ethiopia, the agricultural sector is experiencing a rise in avocado production and exportation initiatives. The Oromia State Agriculture Bureau has set a ambitious goal of exporting 1,200 tons of avocados for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Currently, efforts are being made to enter markets in the region. read more

The season for fresh strawberries from Egypt started with high prices, estimated to be double those of the previous season. However, just one to two weeks into the season, prices have dropped significantly. At the beginning of the season, growers were explaining the price hikes by pointing to a general increase in production. read more

The 47th report of the National Food Safety Authority's Information Centre emphasized a range of thorough inspection and permit issuance activities carried out in Egypt's agricultural and food sectors. Between December 7th and 13th, the Department of Control of Packing Stations and Centres conducted 53 visits. read more

Po zawarciu Umowy o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym (EPA) z UE, która zapewnia kenijskim produktom rolniczym bezcłowy i kwotowy dostęp do rynku UE, inicjatywa ILO-UE ma za zadanie wyposażyć rolników w niezbędne umiejętności techniczne i zasoby, aby poprawić wydajność i rentowność. read more

With the citrus season in full swing, many operators in the sector are noticing some sluggishness in demand and are eagerly waiting to see how the market will react to the arrival of the first volumes of Egyptian citrus, mainly oranges, many of which are already being shipped by sea. read more

Trials for blueberry cultivation are increasing in Egypt. One of these trials is being conducted in the Sadat region by Mahmoud Essa of Blue Nile Egypt. Essa shares his experience, stating, "We conducted our initial blueberry production test this season. In June, we planted a six-hectare area. read more

An entire year of work is concentrated on approximately two months of the year when grape farms in Namibia's Aussenkehr Valley harvest their fruit to supply the profitable pre-Christmas market in Europe and the UK. read more

The Europhyt platform of the European Commission reports that EU entry points intercepted three additional cases of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in citrus shipments from South Africa in November. The Valencian Association

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Egypt is increasingly becoming a prominent exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables. With an estimated export volume of 3.5 million tons, Egypt is ranked just below the top-tier countries in terms of fresh fruit and vegetable exports. For comparison, the Netherlands and Belgium re-exported 9.5 million and 2.5 million tons, respectively. read more

Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of the fresh produce exporter Egyptian Emirati Import & Export, states that the current Egyptian citrus season has begun with mixed dynamics. He explains that although there is strong global demand for Egyptian citrus due to its competitive prices and high quality, there are some early challenges such as erratic. read more

This year's weather anomalies can be clearly seen in the statistics of the Central Statistical Office – fruit harvest from fruit bushes and berry plantations was estimated to be nearly 15% lower than last year. Except for highbush blueberries, all berry fruits

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Tylko garstka plantatorów papai pozostała w RPA, a wśród nich jeden z najbardziej doświadczonych mówi, że przewiduje zrezygnowanie z papai za pięć lat, aby skupić się wyłącznie na awokado. "To smutna sytuacja" - mówi Rodney Cooper z Rodney Cooper Estate w Tzaneen, prowincja Limpopo. read more

In Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25, South African growers are expected to redirect more citrus volumes towards processing due to higher prices, making juicing a lower-risk option. Production of oranges, grapefruits, tangerines/mandarins, and lemons in MY 2024/25 is forecasted to increase. read more

The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck in Ndayane this month marks the beginning of maritime works for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane, a project expected to turn Senegal into a significant hub for global trade. The vessel will dredge a 5 km-long shipping channel, a crucial step in the development of the port. read more

South Africa's table grape industry has reported mixed trends in exports and inspections up to Week 50 of the 2024/2025 season. A total of 10.99 million cartons were inspected for export, marking a 12.6% decline compared to the previous year. This drop was attributed to lower yields in early varieties across the Northern Provinces. read more