An often-seen flower in popular gardens for generations, the gladiolus – a flower that was once only native to Africa and Asia Minor, can now be grown in the high-altitude areas of Chintapalle in the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district. A. Appalaswamy Babu, assistant director of Regional Agriculture, revealed this information. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries. read more

South Africa has a more than 130-year export history. Since the first peach delivery in 1892, the country has become one of the leading exporters of stone fruit. Today, 82% of the revenue comes from the sale of fresh fruit. read more

Horticulture in Africa is currently witnessing remarkable growth, with a significant emphasis on automation and the integration of advanced technologies to improve productivity and sustainability. Within this landscape, Urbinati Srl contributes by offering solutions for greenhouse farmers and optimizing their operations. read more

The regional and varietal sequence is progressing quickly this season. The summer weather conditions are accelerating the ripening process. Supplies from South Africa to Europe are increasing. Prices have weakened after the tight supply situation in December at all levels of trade. However, there is high pressure. read more

The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

Na początku zeszłego roku zostało założone South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) z celem stworzenia równych możliwości negocjacyjnych dla eksporterów, obiektywnej oceny produktów oraz edukowania ich na temat wymagań dotyczących wprowadzania ich produktów na rynek europejski.

At the beginning of last year, the South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) was established with the goal of creating equal negotiating positions for exporters, objectively evaluating products, and educating them on the requirements for bringing their products to the European market. read more

Morocco has not yet adopted genome editing technologies such as CRISPR, but preliminary research is underway at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). Professor Valentine Otang Ntui believes that this technology has the potential to position the country as a leader in genome editing in North Africa. read more

The floriculture industry produces non-edible agricultural products for the global market, while smallholder farmers produce edible agricultural products for domestic consumption, contributing to national food security. The purpose of the article is to explore the socio-economic impacts of these two sectors. read more

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to... read more

Dwóch kierowników z Pacific Trellis Fruit właśnie zakończyło ekscytującą wizytę u swoich południowoafrykańskich partnerów uprawiających śliwki. Marcial Hernandez, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia, oraz Patty Denson, dyrektor sprzedaży, spędzili tydzień zwiedzając sady, zakłady pakowania i zgłębiając najnowsze innowacje. read more

Minister John Steenhuisen addressed the Agriculture Committee of South Africa's Parliament, warning that banning pesticides like terbufos could lead to crop failures. Steenhuisen's statement came following incidents of pesticide poisoning discovered last year. A collaborative investigation by the read more

Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

Po rekordowym zbiorze w Egipcie w 2024 roku, w tym roku na europejskim rynku może być o 30% mniej egipskich pomarańczy. Sezon na cytrusy w tym kraju trwa od końca grudnia do czerwca, a głównym produktem są pomarańcze. W 2022 roku Egipt wyprodukował 3,4 miliona ton pomarańczy, więcej niż Hiszpania (2,8 miliona). read more

Carriers prioritizing profit over efficiency in deploying freighter capacity have caused problems for Kenyan flower shippers, who have had to discard a large amount of their produce. At the recent World Cargo Summit in Bruges, the Managing Director of Florius International, Willum Van den Hoogen, surprised attendees by read more

Salix Fruits has appointed Andy Froggatt as its country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in international fruit sales and procurement, Froggatt joins the company as it pursues its global expansion efforts. read more

The Russian discount retailer Svetofor is continuing its expansion in Greece. After entering the Greek market in 2021 under the Mere brand, which is currently managed by Torg Hellas Ike, the company has recently opened three supermarkets in Thessaloniki, Kalamata, and Amaliada. As of now, the Russian company operates seven such stores in Greece. read more

Salix Fruit has named Andy Froggatt as the country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in the international fruit sales and procurement sector, Froggatt will be responsible for overseeing the company's growth in this important market. read more

Producers in South Africa who market their fruit through the export company Tru-Cape are expressing optimism about the current apple and pear harvest. They are anticipating good yields and favorable growing conditions across all regions. read more

Less than 1.5 years after the official groundbreaking and start of construction, Maersk has now received the first fresh grapes from South African fruit exporter Grape Alliance at its new cold storage facility in Rotterdam. "Our cold storage facility enhances the speed and reliability of" read more