The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first nine out of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes. These cranes are being assembled on site by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Liebherr Africa. The terminal's investment in new equipment will greatly benefit the agricultural sector. read more

The melon market is currently in a transitional phase. Overseas volumes are rapidly declining, while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons. Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales, but that only works if read more

Egyptian Valencias are very small, creating an opportunity for South Africa's early orange exporters. "Everyone's very optimistic, a lot of farmers are very positive that it'll be a good year," says Lavhengwa Nemaorani of Muka Tangi Farm, previously known as Easy Farm, in Tshivhilwi village. read more

VitaFresh Exports is kicking off the South African citrus export season. The company exports a wide variety of citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, and oranges. "Our main exports are lemons and oranges, but we export the entire range from South Africa and Zimbabwe. We have a trustworthy team of..." read more

Amy Sangaré's misson when she founded Safi Roots last year was to promote exotic African fruits on the international market. "We now have an African sector that is becoming more professional, with good, healthy products that are unfortunately still relatively unknown. Our goal is therefore to..." read more

The prices of bananas from the main suppliers remained unchanged this week, with no reported changes for countries like Belize, Cameroon, Colombia, and Costa Rica. For instance, the average price of bananas from Belize remained stable at £1.05, the same as last week's average. Similarly, the prices of bananas from Cameroon... read more

The Cooperative M'Brouka, a citrus growers' cooperative from Morocco with almost 60 years of history, is presenting itself to potential fresh produce buyers in Southeast Asia during the prestigious trade mission organized by FAO and EBRD on April 22-25, 2025. Situated in the fertile Souss Valley in southern Morocco, they are showcasing their products to expand their market reach. read more

Egyptian mangoes, marking a notable increase compared to the previous season. This growth in mango exports highlights the strong demand for Egyptian produce in the Turkish market. read more

At the beginning of the citrus season in Egypt, exporters were already anticipating a challenging campaign due to the lack of small-sized fruits. The Red Sea crisis persisted for the second year, but the global community had somewhat adapted to it. Nevertheless, the intricacies of the season have surpassed all expectations. read more

Anton Rabe has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Anton Kruger, who had held this position since April 1, 2023. Rabe will be supported by Derek Donkin, who will assume the role of vice chairman. While Kruger was read more

The horticultural sector in Morocco is a highly significant and dynamic industry. It also holds potential interest for many Dutch companies. Therefore, LAN Rabat has compiled a report on the current status of this sector. The report primarily emphasizes vegetable production, rather than overall production. read more

In 2024, the horticultural sector in South Africa contributed 23% to the nation's agricultural Gross Value Added. Over the past decade, the sector has maintained an average growth rate of 11.4%, solidifying its position as a significant provider of employment and foreign exchange. Despite encountering logistical challenges, read more

On the day of FreshPlaza's visit to the Bridelia Group in Levubu, Carmen Hass avocados are harvested. Typically, they achieve good sizes on the cultivar, which is exclusively grown for Westfalia, the company that handles Bridelia's avocado exports. Pictured on the right is Wiekus van der Walt, the general manager of the Bridelia Group. read more

Season of Egyptian table grapes is quickly approaching, with early varieties expected to be available starting from the beginning of May. Louay Elkout, co-founder of the Egyptian Growers Organization, provides updates on the preparations for the upcoming campaign. The early launch of the campaign presents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian growers. read more

With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

The wholesale distribution logistics center "Frutsiti" has started operating in the Omsk region, Russia, with a focus on storing and selling fruits and vegetables from the Ferghana region, Uzbekistan. This announcement was made by the regional administration. The first phase of the... read more

A notable aspect of the season was that the quantity of grapes handled through the port of Cape Town significantly increased, indicating a fairly smooth logistics operation. read more

Dr. Mohammed Mansi, the director of the Egyptian Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), recently met with Duncan Macintyre, the president of The Breeders Alliance, and representatives from the top table grape breeding companies. read more

Fruit South Africa has announced leadership changes on its board of directors, effective 1 April 2025. Anton Rabe will take over as the chairperson, replacing Anton Kruger, who has been in the position since April 2023. Derek Donkin will be the vice-chairperson, and Kruger will remain with the board. read more