Boosting the demand for South African table grapes
2025-01-16 00:00
The South African table grape industry is now operating with more foresight than ever before, thanks to a prescriptive logistics model. They are now able to run scenarios up to eight weeks in advance to determine the most optimal logistics solutions. Although the 2024/25 season started slightly later,
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Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to collaborate on railway expansion, trade, and agricultural investment.
2025-01-15 00:00
Kenya is seeking a new partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates to improve its railway network. The plan involves expanding the Standard Gauge Railway to link up with Uganda and South Sudan. President William Ruto discussed this proposal during a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Morocco is accelerating citrus fruit exports.
2025-01-15 00:00
Morocco is preparing for a season of great success in terms of citrus exports. According to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as reported by Agrimaroc, the country expects to export a total of 597 thousand tons of citrus fruits during the.
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Avocados from Kenya, passion fruit from Ghana, limes from Colombia, sweet corn from Morocco, ginger from Brazil, citrus fruit from Egypt, pitahayas from Ecuador, and mangoes from Senegal - international buyers will find the best from many developing and emerging countries at the Import Promotion.
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Pięć lat temu w RPA, firma Caracal Fruit Trading została założona jako część Jaguar The Fresh Company. Z Marcel Blignautem jako dyrektorem zarządzającym w Paarl, firma skupia się na eksporcie południowoafrykańskich owoców z gatunków "top fruit" oraz cytrusów do Europy, reszty Afryki, Bliskiego i Środkowego Wschodu. "Sprzedajemy
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Hoping for a better second half of Morocco’s citrus season
2025-01-15 00:00
W listopadzie i grudniu 2024 roku Maroko rozpoczęło wysyłkę mandarynek Clemenules i Nour do Stanów Zjednoczonych, ale sezon nie miał wymarzonego początku. "To był bardzo skomplikowany początek, ponieważ jakość owoców nie była zbyt dobra" - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. "Konsystencja była dużym.
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The South Africa inquiry discovered that retailers are marking up prices and creating obstacles for small farmers in the fresh produce market.
2025-01-15 00:00
The investigation into South Africa's fresh produce market, which began in March 2023, aimed to uncover the factors contributing to the limited involvement of historically disadvantaged individuals (HDPs) and to assess whether price distortions were negatively impacting small-scale farmers and increasing consumer prices.
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"Kenya is more than just flowers and tourism"
2025-01-15 00:00
Among Kenyans, there is online controversy surrounding the upcoming state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, which was announced last week. The royal couple is scheduled to visit the East African country from March 18 to 20, at the invitation of President William Ruto. However, President Ruto is currently facing...
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"Po styczniu tylko trzech greckich eksporterów będzie miało jabłka do wysłania za granicę"
2025-01-15 00:00
In 2024, Greek apple exports reached 25,578 tons, which was a 50% increase compared to the previous season. Out of this total, 18,859 tons were exported to Egypt. This growth can be attributed in part to the relaxation of currency flow restrictions in Egypt.
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The second week of blueberry harvest in Morocco.
2025-01-15 00:00
Sezon marokańskich borówek rozpoczął się dość cicho, na tle zaciętej konkurencji, podczas gdy inne regiony dostarczają duże ilości na światowy rynek. Wciąż jest za wcześnie, aby uzyskać jasny obraz kształtowania się sezonu, ale wskaźniki dają marokańskim eksporterom dobrą
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Turkey destroys 400 tons of diseased potatoes returned from Tunisia.
2025-01-15 00:00
Authorities in Turkey have taken action against a plant disease detected in a shipment of potatoes, resulting in the destruction of approximately 400 tons at a port in the southern city of Mersin. The shipment, which was initially exported to Tunisia, was sent back to Turkey, where it was found to be contaminated.
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Difficult season in Egypt and delays in Greece. Current situation on the strawberry market.
2025-01-15 00:00
The strawberry harvest in Egypt started in mid-November, and the first deliveries reached Europe in the 47th week of last year. The initial high price, almost double compared to the previous season due to lack of competition in the market, has already started to decrease.
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Rwanda's fruit exports have increased by 61% in the 2023/2024 period, mainly due to the rising demand for avocados.
2025-01-15 00:00
Rwanda witnessed a significant growth in its fruit export industry during the fiscal year 2023/2024, with official reports showing a 61% increase in revenue to $30.6 million, compared to $19 million in the previous period. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.
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Guatemalan melons have reached historically high prices.
2025-01-14 00:00
Zapotrzebowanie na wszystkie odmiany melonów z Gwatemali jest aktualnie ograniczone. „Dostawy są utrudnione z wielu powodów, głównie ze względu na warunki pogodowe” - mówi Garrett Patricio, prezydent Westside Produce, dodając, że pogoda charakteryzuje się okresami deszczu przeplatanymi z okresami suszy.
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Viking Roses Open Trials' Days, Nakuru, Kenya
2025-01-14 00:00
With a breeder named Rosa, you can expect roses of all types and sizes: garden roses, pot roses, patio roses, standard and spray cut roses. According to John Pouw of Viking Roses, you can expect "big flowers, vibrant colors, and more-and-more scent" from these roses. The cut roses from this breeder go by the names of 'Rosa Loves Me'.
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Moroccan citrus exports grow by 31%
2025-01-14 00:00
With this figure, Morocco consolidates its position as the third largest citrus exporter in Africa, behind only South Africa and Egypt.
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Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears.
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Egypt has become the second-largest fresh produce exporter in Europe, experiencing a 7% growth in 2023/2024.
2025-01-14 00:00
Egypt has become the second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits to Europe for the export season from September 2023 to August 2024, delivering 917,000 tons, which marks a 7% growth compared to the previous year, according to EU data. Citrus fruits were the leading category in this export.
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Morocco is the top supplier in the domestic market, with 801 million euros until October 2024, representing a 13% growth compared to the same period the previous year. Next is Peru, with 501 million euros (+22%), and in third place
read more"Sezon arbuzów w Mauretanii zazwyczaj zaczyna się wcześniej" "The watermelon season in Mauritania tends to start earlier"
2025-01-13 00:00
The first Mauritanian Dumara watermelons arrived at Fresh & Cash GmbH in Wuppertal as early as 8 January. "That's about ten days earlier than last year," said co-managing director Cevdet Cavusoglu. "You can see that the campaign tends to get off to an earlier start, which in turn is reflected in."
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