Spain is actively working on enhancing trade relations with Algeria, with a specific focus on exporting agricultural and food products. The Spanish agri-food sector is urging the government to recognize Algeria as a crucial trading partner, given its economic growth and market potential. Algeria could be a valuable market for Spanish exports. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (PROEXPORT) is currently carrying out a technical and commercial prospecting mission and is attending, for the second consecutive year, the

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The strong growth of Spanish potato imports has been a constant in recent years, with Egypt emerging as a new competitor in the domestic and European markets. Spanish imports of potatoes from Egypt reached 2,463 in 2019.

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"Było to trudny sezon dla moringi w Egipcie, ponieważ podaż nie była na poziomie wystarczającym, aby sprostać rosnącemu popytowi" - powiedział Mansour Ahmed, menedżer sprzedaży egipskiego eksportera Pure Herbs: "To był przeciętny sezon na moringę, z niską podażą i wysokim popytem. Wyprodukowaliśmy około 40 ton, co jest mniej." read more

South African grape exporters are happy with the sales progress they are making in North America, especially in Canada, which has become the country's third largest market in recent years. read more

S&P Global Ratings has placed Transnet, the South African state-owned logistics entity, on credit watch due to concerns about its financial stability and operational efficiency. The decision to initiate the credit watch is based on uncertainties surrounding the effectiveness of its... read more

Sezon malin w Hiszpanii rozpoczął się dobrze dla Plusberries w Huelvie pod koniec września. "Pozytywny trend utrzymywał się do połowy listopada, ale potem rynek trochę stracił na wartości" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk. "Z pozytywnej strony mieliśmy doskonałą pogodę tutaj, ale spowodowało to również szczyt podaży... read more

Coraz bardziej ekstremalne fale upałów, opady deszczu i zmienne wiatry stwarzają rosnące wyzwania dla producentów na całym świecie, zwłaszcza w obszarach produkcyjnych o cieplejszych zimach. Aby maksymalizować i przedłużyć zbioru truskawek, producenci muszą chronić swoje uprawy przed obfitymi deszczami i uciążliwym upałem. Z drugiej strony, read more

Lean van Schalkwyk, marketing manager at Neofresh, a litchi producer, pointed out the fluctuating prices of litchis in South Africa. He mentioned that a 2kg carton currently costs between approximately $6.70 and $7.20 (R130 to R140). In an interview with Farmer's Weekly, Van Schalkwyk attributed the reduced read more

Malawi mangoes, originally from South Africa, arrived late in the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market this year. They were priced at approximately $18 (₹1,500) per box. The delay was due to extended rainfall in South Africa, impacting the flowering and yield. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector has had a year of mixed results, facing challenges like droughts and animal diseases that have impacted its performance. Despite this, the horticultural sub-sector has displayed encouraging signs of improvement, mainly due to successful fruit harvests. Wandile Sihlobo, chief read more

RPA has set a goal of becoming the world's third-largest raisin producer as it continues to expand plantings and enhance efficiency. read more

Ostatni rok był nietypowy dla sektora cytrusowego w RPA, zdarzenia w branży soków zmieniły siły rynkowe. read more

The South African exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing anticipates a promising pear season in 2024/25, featuring its first-ever commercial volumes of the red blush variety Cape Blush, as well as its largest crop of Cheeky to date. read more

The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, HE Jacques Fradin, visited European Union-funded projects in Lae, Morobe Province, from November 24 to 26, 2024. One of the key moments of the visit was the Ambassador and his team touring two locations in Morobe - Huon Gulf and Markham - out of the six locations funded by the European Union. read more

A recent workshop in Naivasha, Kenya, emphasized the potential for cooperation by uniting stakeholders to tackle export challenges, advocate for sustainable practices, and enhance livelihoods in the horticulture industry. The International Labour Organization (ILO) aims to lead the way in finding solutions. read more

South African pears imported into Canada will return to a more regular start time this coming season. "This year it is about seven to 10 days later than last year but last year was early so generally it's more of a 'normal' start," says Peter Martino of FPD East, Inc. South Africa will begin... read more

Mirosław Maliszewski, a Member of the Polish Parliament and President of the Polish Fruit Growers Association, revealed that during the 2022/2023 season, Egypt imported approximately 158,754 tons of European apples, with a total value of €71.785 million. This information was shared during a conference organized by the "Time. read more

Starting in January and running until March, South Africa is the exclusive supplier of apricots worldwide in certain markets. "Many farmers are interested due to the significant shortage of apricots in the market, especially after Christmas, and the demand from all over the world is incredible," says. read more

The South African rand faced a decline on Monday, following remarks made over the weekend by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. These statements caused apprehension among traders in the BRICS group of emerging economies, which includes South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India, and China. At 1506 GMT, the rand... read more