During the SONA, he highlighted the repositioning of companies like Transnet, which aim to provide world-class infrastructure while enabling competition in their operations. The CGA hopes that parliamentary debate will bring the much-needed urgency for a logistics reform. read more

State-owned enterprises in South Africa that are not functioning properly have faced significant obstacles in exporting fresh produce effectively. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is introducing new transportation routes in anticipation of the upcoming melon season in Senegal and Mauritania. read more

Hortfin, a blended-finance initiative that supports South Africa's deciduous fruit industry, celebrated its seventh year at an event in Paarl. Launched in 2018 by the deciduous fruit and grape industries, this initiative has been providing financial support to emerging growers and businesses. read more

South Africa is now a prime target for US President Donald Trump after he unexpectedly signed an executive order last Friday (February 7, 2025) restricting all funding to the country. The export fruit industry is preparing for the potential impact of this decision, particularly concerning the annual shipment of around 110,415 tonnes of citrus. read more

Sezon arbuzów znowu rusza w Turi Sina w Rotterdamie. „Zbliża się Ramadan, będziemy tam nawet wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku. Spodziewamy się, że nasze pierwsze kontenery arbuzów z Senegalu dotrą w trzecim tygodniu lutego” - mówi Yahya Tas. Dostawy popularnych arbuza Crimson read more

The South African exporters of fresh produce who participated in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition in Germany from 5 – 7 February 2025 arrived in the country today with a bag full of over 200 quality trade leads. The South African National Pavilion that was set up by the read more

The pear industry in South Africa has been looking for a variety of blushed pears to enhance its position in global markets for many years. read more

The law is set to be renewed later this year, which means that South African producers will benefit from the law at least for this export season before a new law is signed. Currently, South African fruit exporters are allowed to export their products duty-free. read more

The fresh produce industry in South Africa is maintaining a low profile following the announcement by US president Donald Trump that the US is ending aid to South Africa. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is about to start for OP Francescon. Among the protagonists of the season are pumpkins, melons, and Black Pearl watermelons. Let's discover in detail the program and the news of this year. read more

The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) has set up a new office at the Tanzanian High Commission in London. This move is in line with the agreement from October 2024, where eight Tanzanian exporters pledged to supply 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables to the UK, valued at... read more

"Już na początku 2025 roku, zauważając znaczną popyt na maliny na rynku zarówno na wiosnę, jak i na lato, nasz zespół rozpoczął planowanie i organizowanie kalendarza produkcji borówek na dostawy jesienne. Firma obecnie kończy przyjmować zamówienia na dostawy rozpoczynające się we wrześniu" - mówi. read more

France is committed to supporting Morocco's continuous development in the maritime sector, as stated by the French ambassador to Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier. This partnership is a part of the overall cooperation between the two countries. Lecourtier emphasized Morocco's active role in representing. read more

The offer related to berry fruits at Fruit Logistica 2025 was very wide - it was presented by representatives of European, Asian, American, and African companies. Dominating were primarily large companies engaged in the sale of fruits. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has redirected its onion export strategy towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2024, Moroccan exporters shipped more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, representing a significant development in bilateral trade. read more

Uprawianie malin w Polsce przeżywa okres wzrostu. Z odpowiednim zarządzaniem, ten trend może utrzymać się. Na Ukrainie roczna produkcja malin wynosi około 50 000 ton, nieco mniej niż w Polsce. Ukraiński rynek osiągnął swoją pojemność, co stanowi. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD oraz FoodEx Morocco zorganizują misję dla marokańskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa ma na celu połączenie Maroka, wiodącego kraju w globalnym segmencie świeżych i mrożonych produktów roślinnych, z Azją Południowo-Wschodnią, jednym z niewielu globalnych. read more

For the first time, all of Waitrose's Valentine's Day bouquets this year will contain flowers grown and supplied through Waitrose Foundation farms in Kenya. With shoppers looking for more thoughtful choices when they shop. This Valentine's offer gives customers the option to give a bouquet that read more