Pablo Fitskie of Scott Farms International reported that the sweet potato market is currently robust. He stated, "There is a good supply from the United States, as well as ample Egyptian products available. Demand is strong this season." Scott Farms has made investments in its own production in Egypt. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady ukraiński rynek borówek przekształcił się z niszowego segmentu w pełnoprawną branżę eksportową. Nawet w obliczu pełnoskalowej wojny producenci nie tylko utrzymali produkcję, lecz także rozbudowali obszary upraw, zainwestowali w technologię i umocnili swoje pozycje.

In the past decade, Ukraine's blueberry market has evolved from a niche segment into a fully-fledged export-oriented industry. Even amid full-scale war, producers have not only preserved production but also expanded planted areas, invested in technology, and secured their positions. read more

Rwanda is recognized in the international fresh produce market for its avocados, green beans, and specialty vegetables. However, producers in the country, driven by their ambition and the momentum in agricultural development, are expanding into other products as well. Various trials are currently ongoing to explore new opportunities. Eric Mugisha, from Kotwidika, is part of this initiative. read more

Nigeria is increasing its mango production as growers aim to gain more access to European fresh fruit markets. Industry projections suggest that output could potentially reach up to one million tons in the near future, making the country Africa's third-largest producer and the world's 11th largest, with annual. read more

The particularly intense 2025/2026 avocado season in Morocco is now in full swing. The market appears to be stabilizing after a period of prolonged price fluctuations and conflicts between producers and exporters, or between exporters and their clients, which led to harvest suspensions. Abdellah El read more

Star South is a company that trades in a wide variety of fruits, according to Johan van Niekerk, the director who works with over 650 producers. The company has a license to import Zespri kiwis into South Africa and also exports various exotic fruits. Additionally, the company is a major player in importing grapes. read more

W Maroku ostatnie opady deszczu i śniegu zakończyły siedmioletni cykl suszy. Mówiąc przed Izbą Reprezentantów, marokański minister ds. infrastruktury i wody, Nizar Baraka, opisał sytuację wodną Królestwa jako "pozytywną", sygnalizując, że read more

The European Union and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) alongside an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), formalizing a new framework for cooperation between the two regions. The agreements establish a trade area covering a combined market of around 700 million consumers and outline... read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

Shvam Dhumal of Agroindis Exim Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce exporter from Maharashtra, stated that India's red onion production is 15-20% lower in the 2025-26 season due to a 45-day delay caused by unseasonal May-November rains in key states. "Last year, November-December experienced lower." read more

Despite a strong start to the season, 2026 has brought some challenges to the Egyptian spring onion season, says Nora Mohamed, CEO of Egyptian spring onion exporter Happy Land For Agricultural Development: "This season's spring onion volumes started strong, with ample supply through the end of." read more

Egipt has achieved a significant success in the global carrot market amidst the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in Eastern Europe, which has reduced carrot production in Europe. However, Abdelkader Habony noted that the demand for Egyptian carrots in Europe seems to be declining. read more

After previously allowing the first trucks carrying Egyptian strawberries from Tulpin Group to pass on Tuesday, the blockade by protesting farmers from the Algemeen Boerensyndicaat (ABS) (General Farmers Syndicate) at Oostende airport has now been completely lifted, following the self-proclaimed… read more

Egyptian blueberries are introduced to the market for an exporting season that lasts until May, with the peak harvests anticipated from February to March. This seasonal pattern provides Egyptian blueberries with an early and favorable commercial opportunity, as stated by Muhammad Ashraf, Operations Director for the Egyptian. read more

The Senegalese sweetcorn season has started at Hermans Suikermais. "We source Senegalese maize from December, and it stays on the market for almost six months. I increasingly see Senegal as the vegetable garden of Western Europe during the winter," says Giel Hermans. read more

Utworzone w 2022 roku, Stellenbosch Horti Demo Centre stało się kluczową platformą dla rozwoju uprawy pod osłonami w RPA. Założone jako konsorcjum między Uniwersytetem Stellenbosch i partnerami holenderskimi, z Delphy jako liderem projektu, centrum początkowo zostało zaprojektowane, aby demonstrować. read more

Rwanda is emerging as one of East Africa's most compelling new origins for premium horticultural exports, combining unique seasonality, strong government backing, and a rapidly professionalizing private sector. Despite being a landlocked country, Rwanda offers buyers something increasingly rare. read more

Kenya's horticulture sector continues to depend on export markets for the sale of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. From July to September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, based on a reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Tunisia's date harvest reached a historic high in the 2025/2026 season, with 404,000 tons, including 347,000 tons of the Deglet Nour variety, according to Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture. This is the first time that Tunisian date production has exceeded 400,000 tons. read more

A persistent cutoff low pressure system over northeastern South Africa and Mozambique has resulted in hundreds of millimetres of rain over a handful of days, after an already above-average rainfall in December has saturated soils and filled up farm dams. Much of the northeast of South Africa is... read more