Farmers in Naivasha have adopted new techniques to address the challenges brought by unfavorable weather conditions on their crops. The area's susceptibility to inadequate rainfall and damaging hailstorms presents significant obstacles for greenhouse flower production, prompting farmers to innovate advanced... read more

The tradition of long, leisurely summer days dedicated to good food and family, characterized by a growing pile of mango peels, nectarine pits, and watermelon rinds, seems to be a thing of the past. Now, South Africans are driven by a desire to take advantage of Black Friday deals, or what they are led to believe. read more

Ostatnie krajowe truskawki są teraz zastępowane przez uprawiane w szklarniach produkty z sąsiednich krajów oraz towary sprowadzane z Egiptu. W 46. tygodniu udało nam się jeszcze zaoferować ostatnie niemieckie truskawki, podobnie jak w poprzednich latach. Zauważyliśmy, że truskawki stały się stosunkowo drogie już wcześnie. read more

South Africa's pomegranate harvest season is expected to begin approximately 10 to 14 days later than last year, depending on the region, due to the prolonged cold weather in late spring. The two main growing regions, in the North and the Western Cape, will start their harvest seasons months apart. read more

Prices for lychees in Europe and the Middle East may stay higher for longer this year due to South Africa's poor harvest. With limited availability, exporters are rushing to send as many lychees as possible to Europe and the Middle East before the first shipment arrives. read more

With the South African table grape and stonefruit seasons picking up, the port of Cape Town is launching the most comprehensive conventional reefer shipping program in many years. read more

After the storms in Spain, the situation has improved. Harvesting work has resumed in the affected areas, so that oranges are once again being transported to Central and Northern Europe via the now open transport routes. The situation has almost returned to normal. read more

Egipt is traditionally renowned for its fresh orange exports, but its expansion in the juice industry, fueled by increasing demand and changing production patterns, has the potential to influence the European market in terms of pricing, supply, and demand. read more

However, the citrus market was affected by the storms in Spain. The harvest and transportation of the fruits were temporarily disrupted. By the end of the month, the situation had normalized and a large part of the fruits can be marketed as planned. In addition to the fruits for pre-Christmas season, ... read more

Egypt's food exports saw a rise, reaching 162,000 tons in the week ending November 22, which is a 15.7 percent increase from the previous week, as reported by the Cabinet. This volume includes a wide variety of over 680 types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products. read more

South Africa is moving towards the implementation of a comprehensive traceability system in its agricultural sector in order to enhance food safety and quality control. As a major exporter of a variety of agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and livestock, the country is striving to improve traceability mechanisms. read more

The Egyptian navel orange season starts on December 1, amidst the Red Sea crisis that has significantly affected the industry. The crisis outbreak happened at a time when there was an oversupply of production in the previous season. Despite exports reaching a record high of over 2.3 million tonnes, prices dropped. read more

Benin, kraj leżący w zachodniej Afryce, eksportuje swoje ananasy praktycznie wyłącznie do Francji. Za tą szczególnością kryje się czynnik logistyczny, który ogranicza eksporterów do jednego rynku eksportowego. Edouard Choubiyi, menedżer firmy Les Fruits Tropicaux, opisuje produkcję ananasów w kraju: "Sugarloaf" read more

Tegoroczny sezon jagód w końcu dobiega końca. "Ostatnie partie tegorocznej jagodowej zbiorów są obecnie wprowadzane na rynek, podczas gdy spodziewamy się, że będziemy mogli zaoferować mniejsze ilości odmian Hademar i Marona na stojakach jeszcze przez około tydzień. Zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o maliny, jest to oczywiste. read more

The exporter Capespan is transforming the logistics of exporting table grapes from Southern Africa by sending fruit grown in the region through the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, with the final destination being the EU and UK markets. read more

Exporter Capespan states that they are revolutionizing the logistics of exporting table grapes from Southern Africa by transporting fruit grown in the region through the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia, with the EU and UK markets as the final destinations. read more

For Chile and Argentina, it is the Latin American countries that are gaining importance, while for South Africa and New Zealand, it is the Asian countries. In the case of South African apples, there is also an increasing demand from their African neighbors. read more

Ghana is ready to capitalize on the high demand for sweet potatoes next year, as a result of a notable expansion in acreage, the introduction of European-popular varieties, and ongoing marketing initiatives. This was announced by Felix Kamassah, CEO of Maphlix Trust Ghana. read more

Listopad oznacza koniec pierwszego cyklu sezonu malin w Maroku. Wyniki są całkiem zadowalające, informuje Youssef Aznou z firmy Weloveberries. Niemniej jednak, sektor staje się mniej atrakcyjny w jego oczach. Plantator mówi: "Większość woluminów malin z regionu Larache pochodzi" read more

As the deciduous fruit industry in South Africa enters its peak export season, the Port of Cape Town's logistical issues are highlighted as a significant concern by Hortgro, the industry body. The organization, however, acknowledges the efforts of Minister Creecy in addressing these challenges. read more