Kenya's horticulture sector still heavily depends on export markets for selling flowers, vegetables, and fruits. In the period between July and September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, as per the reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Harkness Roses, a 140-year-old British rose breeder, has introduced what they are calling "the first rose bred with climate action at its heart" - a vibrant orange floribunda that supports tree planting in drought-affected communities in Kenya. The Word Forest Fellowship Rose represents a new direction. read more

In 2025, Morocco achieved a new record in Brussels sprouts exports, as reported by EastFruit. Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, resulting in over US$14 million in revenue. This marked a 10% growth from 2024 and an 8.5-fold increase from 2020. read more

RAK Fruits may be a newcomer in the Dutch fresh produce industry, but the company claims to have decades of experience behind it. Established in the Netherlands approximately six months ago, RAK Fruits operates as a branch of an Egyptian export business that has been active for many years. read more

Commenting on the analysis which suggests that climate change has intensified the extreme rainfall causing floods in parts of the western Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, countries from which the UK imports a substantial amount of fresh fruit and vegetables, Gareth said: read more

As Wagagai Ltd. celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Ugandan propagation specialist looks back on what Olav Boenders, CEO until 2025, calls a "magical" journey. "What began as a small rose farm with a bold vision has grown into one of Uganda's leading horticulture companies," say Olav and Carolus... read more

The recent rainfall in Morocco has had an immediate impact on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the eastern part of the country, which has been suffering from drought, growers welcomed the rain with enthusiasm. It is still too early to see this reflected in citrus... read more

issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland. Oxamyl is a pesticide banned in the European Union. read more

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in Brussels sprouts exports, exceeding previous records in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the past year, Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, bringing in over USD 14 million in revenue. This marks a 10% increase. read more

India's apple importers are currently experiencing a shortage of Gala apples, according to Vijay Bhatia, the founder of the importing company Mheet International. "The Gala market is currently empty, but demand remains high from wholesalers and traders as Polish stocks dwindle. Italian Red apples are also quickly running low," Bhatia noted. read more

The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected by strong winds, causing vessels to wait outside the port. As a result, some vessels chose to omit ports. read more

W Afryce w 2025 roku wyeksportowano około 430 000 ton awokado, przy całkowitej wielkości wzrostu o 16,7%, zgodnie z przeglądem rynku tropikalnych owoców FAO. Wzrost został wsparty przez popyt w Europie, na Bliskim Wschodzie i w niektórych częściach Azji, podczas gdy zmiany w logistyce i dostępie do rynków zmieniły rankingi eksportu. read more

W swoim przemówieniu inauguracyjnym, Dyrektor Naczelny ds. Opieki nad LEA Thato Jensen powiązał warsztat z programem dywersyfikacji gospodarczej Botswany, uznając rolnictwo i przetwórstwo rolne za silniki wzrostu eksportu i zatrudnienia. „Nasz cel jest prosty”, powiedział Jensen uczestnikom, „przenieść naszą read more

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has implemented an increase in cargo levy from ₦7 per kilo to ₦25 per kilo. Exporters state that the higher charge will further raise the cost of agricultural exports, which they say are already facing rejection in international markets due to. read more

Sezon winogronowy 2025/2026 stanowił wyzwanie dla producentów z RPA. Niesprzyjające warunki pogodowe we wczesnych regionach produkcyjnych i późne opady deszczu w dolinie Hex River wymagały ostrożnego zarządzania winnicami i elastyczności operacyjnej. Pomimo tych presji, sezon ten pokazał. read more

The Kenyan Hass avocado season is delayed this year due to unfavorable weather conditions. Elmiqdad Hassan Nandwa, CEO of Fawakih, stated, "Exports will not begin until mid-March, with limited volumes. Peak volumes are expected later in the season, around June." read more

Przemysł pomidorowy w Europie wyraził obawy dotyczące tego, co uważa za "zanik" istotnych danych dotyczących importu z Maroka i Sahary Zachodniej. Producenci i eksporterzy krytykują brak aktualnych informacji oraz domagają się większej przejrzystości i interwencji Komisji Europejskiej. read more

The Port of Alicante has launched a scheduled shipping service to the Port of Dakar. This new route creates a dependable logistics link between West Africa and the province of Alicante, with the goal of enhancing competitiveness and aiding the local fruit and vegetable sector. The commencement of this route... read more

Akorn Technology, an innovator in all-natural coatings and postharvest treatments for fresh fruits and vegetables, is expanding its presence in the Global South with the launch of a new venture in the UAE. This move comes after the company's recent victory in the UAE FoodTech Challenge, where it was selected from an initial pool of 1,215 participants. read more

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