With the citrus season in full swing, many operators in the sector are noticing some sluggishness in demand and are eagerly waiting to see how the market will react to the arrival of the first volumes of Egyptian citrus, mainly oranges, many of which are already being shipped by sea. read more

Trials for blueberry cultivation are increasing in Egypt. One of these trials is being conducted in the Sadat region by Mahmoud Essa of Blue Nile Egypt. Essa shares his experience, stating, "We conducted our initial blueberry production test this season. In June, we planted a six-hectare area. read more

An entire year of work is concentrated on approximately two months of the year when grape farms in Namibia's Aussenkehr Valley harvest their fruit to supply the profitable pre-Christmas market in Europe and the UK. read more

The Europhyt platform of the European Commission reports that EU entry points intercepted three additional cases of citrus black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa) in citrus shipments from South Africa in November. The Valencian Association

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Egypt is increasingly becoming a prominent exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables. With an estimated export volume of 3.5 million tons, Egypt is ranked just below the top-tier countries in terms of fresh fruit and vegetable exports. For comparison, the Netherlands and Belgium re-exported 9.5 million and 2.5 million tons, respectively. read more

Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of the fresh produce exporter Egyptian Emirati Import & Export, states that the current Egyptian citrus season has begun with mixed dynamics. He explains that although there is strong global demand for Egyptian citrus due to its competitive prices and high quality, there are some early challenges such as erratic. read more

This year's weather anomalies can be clearly seen in the statistics of the Central Statistical Office – fruit harvest from fruit bushes and berry plantations was estimated to be nearly 15% lower than last year. Except for highbush blueberries, all berry fruits

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Tylko garstka plantatorów papai pozostała w RPA, a wśród nich jeden z najbardziej doświadczonych mówi, że przewiduje zrezygnowanie z papai za pięć lat, aby skupić się wyłącznie na awokado. "To smutna sytuacja" - mówi Rodney Cooper z Rodney Cooper Estate w Tzaneen, prowincja Limpopo. read more

In Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25, South African growers are expected to redirect more citrus volumes towards processing due to higher prices, making juicing a lower-risk option. Production of oranges, grapefruits, tangerines/mandarins, and lemons in MY 2024/25 is forecasted to increase. read more

The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck in Ndayane this month marks the beginning of maritime works for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane, a project expected to turn Senegal into a significant hub for global trade. The vessel will dredge a 5 km-long shipping channel, a crucial step in the development of the port. read more

South Africa's table grape industry has reported mixed trends in exports and inspections up to Week 50 of the 2024/2025 season. A total of 10.99 million cartons were inspected for export, marking a 12.6% decline compared to the previous year. This drop was attributed to lower yields in early varieties across the Northern Provinces. read more

Global demand for Egyptian soft citrus remains high despite competition from Turkey and Morocco, with Egyptian mandarins fetching good prices, as stated by Ahmed Abdel El-Ghafar, executive manager of Gift Fruit. According to the exporter, "Our Egyptian mandarin shipments began a month ago and are yielding satisfactory results." read more

Production of peppers in Morocco's Souss-Massa region has decreased by 30% to 40% this week, primarily because of cold nighttime temperatures and viral diseases such as Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV), as reported by local producer Obeida Mansour from Universal Peppers. Nighttime temperatures have dropped to 8-9°C. read more

Przestrzeganie licencji jest bardzo ważnym czynnikiem dla przemysłu batatowego, dlatego NativaLand ciężko pracuje, aby zapewnić dostęp do tych popularnych, licencjonowanych odmian - mówi Pat Fitzgerald: "Jesteśmy oddani wspieraniu rolników w Europie i innych regionach w poprawie produktywności". read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has significantly increased its orange juice exports this year, shipping over 11,000 tons to international markets in nine months, with a total value exceeding $18 million. read more

From 1 January 2025, PerfoTec will initiate a partnership with Master Plastics Group in South Africa. This collaboration is a part of their objective to enhance the shelf life of fresh produce globally and offer cutting-edge solutions for the maritime transportation and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables in large quantities. read more

Rząd Ugandy prowadzi rozmowy z firmą Boeing w sprawie nabycia samolotów cargo, mających na celu wzmocnienie eksportu rolniczego. Zatwierdzono niedawno zakup samolotu Boeing 777F oraz Boeing 737-800BCF, a negocjacje dotyczące warunków trwają. Ten krok ma na celu podniesienie zdolności przewozowych Uganda Airlines w zakresie przewozu cargo. read more

Kenya can unlock potential new European markets by focusing on several strategies. This includes conducting market research to identify specific consumer needs and preferences in different European countries, developing marketing campaigns tailored to these markets, establishing strong distribution channels, ensuring compliance with European regulations and standards, and building relationships with local partners. Additionally, participating in trade fairs, exhibitions, and trade missions can help Kenya showcase its products and services to European buyers. Strengthening diplomatic and trade relations with European countries can also facilitate market access and expansion opportunities. read more

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