The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has announced the passing of Deon Joubert, who had been serving as the organization's European Union Special Envoy since 2014. Joubert, aged 68, passed away due to complications following a medical procedure. The CGA stated that family members were. read more

Cameroon's pineapple exports decreased by an average of 18.1 percent between 2020 and 2025, as reported by the Competitiveness Committee of the Ministry of Economy. Shipments to the European Union, which remains Cameroon's primary export market for pineapples, dropped by 19.5 percent. read more

The most recent UK wholesale banana price report indicates that bananas from Dollar-origin sources have increased in price for the week, while those from ACP (Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) countries have remained the same. Belize was the only ACP country with a quoted price this week, with an average of £0.99 per kg, unchanged from the previous week. Cameroon and the read more

The 2025 citrus export season in South Africa has ended, as reported by the Russia South Africa Business Council, a partner of TV BRICS. South Africa continues to be one of Russia's main suppliers of fresh fruit, alongside Egypt. This is possible due to the non-overlapping harvesting seasons and diverse climatic zones in South Africa. read more

Blueberries have become one of the crops most exposed to climate variability. Loss of chill hours, water constraints, new pest pressures, and rising adaptation costs are altering production models across Latin America and Africa, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

From the hand harvesting of seaweed fronds by fishermen along the South African coast to the finished and sustainable product that enhances the quality and productivity of agricultural crops in 80 countries around the world. In the middle lies the work of the new K-Adriatica plant in South Africa, located in Cape Town. read more

South Africa's 2025 table grape season continued to build momentum by Week 46, with packing underway in the Northern Provinces and the Orange River. Although overall export volumes remained below last year's levels, packing volumes were higher. By Week 46, 958,421 cartons had been inspected for. read more

Pierwsze egipskie truskawki sezonu trafiają na rynek. Branża wychodzi z trudnego okresu sadzenia, zaznaczonego problemami z jakością siewek, tylko po to, by zmierzyć się z spadkiem wartości. Jednak według kilku producentów, w tym sezonie spodziewane są rekordowe wolumeny eksportu. read more

An earlier start to the strawberry season in Egypt has led Egyptair to seek assistance from airfreight company AirMaster in setting up additional services for exporting perishable goods from the country. read more

Mauritania’s National Society for Rural Development (Sonader) recently welcomed a visit from the Spanish berry cooperative Cuna de Platero. The visit was part of a government initiative to attract foreign investment in agriculture and other important sectors by forming partnerships with prominent international companies. read more

Kenya's macadamia industry is showing early signs of recovery following the introduction of a minimum farm-gate price of KSh100 per kilogram (approximately US$0.77 per kilogram) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, along with the ongoing ban on in-shell exports. The Macadamia Association of Kenya is closely monitoring the situation. read more

Taught blue, and white) as the main plots and two cultivars (Orange Flame and Deep Orange) as the subplots, replicated three times. The results showed that the blue light treatment significantly increased plant height, leaf area, and chlorophyll content compared to the other light treatments. Additionally, lutein content was higher in plants grown under blue light compared to red, taught blue, and white light. These findings suggest that blue light can positively influence growth characteristics and carotenoid accumulation in African marigold, specifically enhancing lutein production. read more

Many Egyptian exporters are sharing LinkedIn posts about the formation of an alliance to exchange information regarding "rogue international buyers," and are urging other companies to join their group. The widely circulated invitation encourages Egyptian exporters to collectively create a list of... read more

Po kolejnym udanym sezonie w zeszłym roku, rozwijający się egipski przemysł czosnku nadal przyciąga coraz większą liczbę plantatorów. Według Ralpha Nakhala z Tomna for Agricultural Investment, w tym sezonie spodziewany jest znaczący wzrost powierzchni upraw i wolumenów. Tradycyjnie, powierzchnia uprawy
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Egypt's early strawberry season is leading to increased demand for air freight capacity to Central and Western Europe. Charter operator AirMaster has commenced perishables flights from Cairo to Hahn Airport, utilizing two B737-800BCF aircraft with a capacity of 22 tons per flight. read more

For over twenty years, the High Atlas Foundation has been dedicated to improving rural livelihoods in Morocco by assisting smallholder farmers in accessing the necessary tools, technology, and resources to succeed. Established in 2000 by former Peace Corps volunteers, this Moroccan nonprofit organization has expanded its reach and impact. read more

FreshPlaza reports that the winter cycle of early vegetable production in the Souss Massa region is still being negatively impacted by the adverse weather conditions experienced this summer. This has resulted in a lack of resilient plants and a general decrease in overall production volumes. read more

One of the leading banana exporters in Cameroon did not ship any fruit during September and October, as per the latest figures released by the industry association Assobacam. read more

EastFruitanalysts have pointed out the significant rise in Egypt's exports of frozen strawberries to Turkey. read more

"A grape exporter says, 'I've got two weeks' worth of stock stuck in Cape Town, in cold storage, in warehouses, on the train, next to the boat - it just can't be loaded. The wind is blowing at 120 km/h.' He really wants his grapes to reach Europe well before Christmas, but has only managed to get a meager... " read more