Den Berk Délice opens its first in-house greenhouse in Morocco.
2024-12-14 00:00
According to EastFruit, Den Berk Délice has opened its first in-house greenhouse in Agadir, Morocco. By taking full control of foreign cultivation, Den Berk Délice guarantees consistent quality and taste for its customers all year round.
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Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie owoce kamienne sezonu dotarły do Indii, w tym nektarynki, brzoskwinie i śliwki.
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The Egyptian government has decided to reduce subsidies for exports, including agricultural exports, starting from November 1, 2024. In the agricultural sector, subsidies have been decreased from 8-10% to 2.4-3% of invoiced amounts. This change has particularly affected agricultural exporters.
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Aurea Agro, a member of the Aurea Capital Partners Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Spanish company Alcoaxarquia, located in Malaga. Alcoaxarquia is a key player in the global organic mangoes and avocados market, with operations in Spain, South America, and Morocco. This partnership will enable...
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Italian apples and grapes are available in Dakar, but they are re-exported from Spain.
2024-12-13 00:00
"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African.
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The global market overview for grapes.
2024-12-13 00:00
A shortage of table grapes has been reported in many key markets, leading to very high prices ahead of the crucial Christmas to New Year's sales period. The earlier finish of the California, Spain, and Italy seasons, along with a delayed start to South Africa's season, is making for a challenging situation.
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During European winters, there are fewer locally grown tomatoes and more imports from Morocco.
2024-12-13 00:00
The production of fresh tomatoes is expected to decrease during the winter season, with a focus on growing smaller varieties. This is the projected trend for the tomato market leading up to 2035. The decline in fresh tomato production is anticipated to be a major development. Meanwhile, the consumption of fresh...
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Prosper Africa is backing a $15.2 million investment in Moroccan red fruit and tomato grower SPMS.
2024-12-13 00:00
Prosper Africa is driving agricultural production and improving environmental and social impact in Morocco through Vantage Capital's €14 million ($15.2 million) investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS), a Moroccan producer of red fruits and tomatoes.
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Study explores the potential of using parasitic wasps to control papaya mealybug in Africa.
2024-12-13 00:00
A new study conducted by CABI has investigated the possible range of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitic wasp known for effectively managing the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Africa. Published in the journal Biological Control, the research used predictive modeling to evaluate
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South Africa's agricultural exports increased by 5% in 2024, with citrus driving this growth despite challenges faced by the sector.
2024-12-13 00:00
South Africa's agriculture sector had a year of mixed fortunes, with success varying depending on the subsector or crop. Grains, oilseeds, and livestock, especially cattle, encountered challenges due to drought and diseases, affecting yields and animal health in regions like the Eastern.
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Z jego mottem "Pomnóż swoją wartość", Multivac będzie prezentować rozwiązania pakowania dla branży owocowej na targach Fruit Logistica 2025 (Hala 2.1, Stoisko A 10). Firma skupi się na innowacyjnych i zrównoważonych rozwiązaniach, które optymalizują możliwości recyclingu.
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Chilean exporters are targeting Morocco.
2024-12-12 11:00
The general manager of Chilean fruit company Frutas de Chile, Miguel Canala-Echeverría, recently met with Morocco's ambassador to Chile, Kenza El-Ghali, and the American director of Morocco's Foreign Ministry, Nezha Attahar, to discuss new opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries.
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Morocco expects another record blueberry harvest.
2024-12-12 09:00
The North African country set a record in blueberry exports last season, when it shipped a total of 67,300 tons abroad, and it appears that it will achieve a similar increase compared to the previous year in 2024/25.
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The cold weather in Morocco reduces pepper yields.
2024-12-12 00:00
Pepper production in Morocco decreased this week due to the arrival of cold weather, as well as the continued spread of TSW and PMMV viruses in the Souss Massa region. According to Obeida Mansour, a pepper farmer from Agadir, the decline reached 30-40% of the usual volumes on his farms.
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Southern Africa's 2024 blueberry season is progressing well, with the table grape season also looking promising.
2024-12-12 00:00
Sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku w Południowej Afryce przebiega pomyślnie, skupiając się na jakości. Kobus du Plessis, dyrektor handlowy eksportera Angon Fruit, mówi, że sezon winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce na 2024/25 rok napawa ich entuzjazmem. "Generalnie sezon jagód borówki w Południowej Afryce przebiega dobrze do tej pory.
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Zdrowienie w eksporcie owoców w Południowej Afryce.
2024-12-12 00:00
Fruit exports from South Africa have experienced a slight recovery this year after a decline in 2023. At 4.17 million tons, exports this year are 2% higher than in 2023 but still 2% lower than the record of 4.25 million tons in 2022. One-third of South Africa's fruit exports are directed to the EU27.
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"At present, a box of nectarines is priced around 10–15% lower than the same period last year."
2024-12-12 00:00
Australische Nektarinen trafen in diesem Jahr eine Woche früher als üblich auf den chinesischen Markt und befinden sich derzeit in ihrer Hochsaison. "Starke Regenfälle in den Anbaugebieten haben die Qualität der meisten Nektarinen beeinträchtigt, wodurch sie weniger fest und geschmackvoll sind im Vergleich zum Vorjahr."
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Polish exports of apples to Egypt have resumed, but the high prices are limiting their potential.
2024-12-12 00:00
Eksport polskich jabłek na rynek egipski zdaje się ponownie rosnąć, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon polskich jabłek przebiega pomyślnie, eksport rośnie. Jednak wciąż trudno jest znaleźć jabłka dobrej jakości w sadach. On".
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Banana growers in Mozambique are afraid of complete anarchy.
2024-12-12 00:00
The families of managers working on banana farms around Moamba in the south of Mozambique, very close to the South African border, have left the farms for the safety of South Africa. Only the managers remained ahead of the strikes that ended yesterday. This was the latest in a series of strikes called by former workers.
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New development in the Durban Port legal dispute
2024-12-11 13:00
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in South Africa has rejected an application by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) for permission to appeal an interdict that temporarily halts Transnet from implementing the public-private partnership agreement with ICTSI.
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