Moroccan avocado producers and exporters gathered on January 15th in the city of Kénitra, responding to the call of the Moroccan Avocado Association. Abdellah El Yamlahi, the association's president, emphasized the need for the industry to accelerate its integration process to adapt to market fluctuations.
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"Algeria bojkotuje banany z Ekwadoru ze względu na poparcie dla roszczeń Maroka wobec Sahary"
2025-01-17 00:00
W ostatnim wydarzeniu Algeria zdecydowała się na bojkot importu bananów z Ekwadoru, swojego głównego dostawcy. Decyzja ta została podjęta po tym, jak Ekwador wyraził poparcie dla planu autonomii Maroka dla Sahary, wspierając stanowisko Panamy i wycofując uznanie dla entyty Polisario.
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Leading industry player focuses more on top-selling fruits due to changes in blueberry supply dynamics.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to him chairing the industry association BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the weeks-long port strike in 2022 when he spoke out against the destruction in the mainstream media.
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES
2025-01-17 00:00
As Peru's blueberry harvest volumes have returned to normal levels and exports have increased, the global blueberry market has also returned to normal. Chinese growers are experiencing ideal weather conditions that are enhancing the flavor of blueberries this year. Meanwhile, South Africa's blueberry season, which is ending soon, has witnessed...
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has reported positive trends in the 2024/25 season, with exports significantly surpassing last year's figures despite a slight decrease in total inspected volumes. By Week 02, 24.5 million cartons had been exported, marking a 39% increase compared to the previous season.
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New-season apples will soon be available to complement the abundant nectarine harvest.
2025-01-17 00:00
Exporting is a natural progression for any fruit marketing company in South Africa, as it was for Proudly Produce, founded in 2017 initially to serve the local retail market but later expanding into international trade. Proudly Produce is partially owned by the Timberlea Farming Trust, a collective.
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A leading industry player is increasing their focus on topfruit due to changes in the blueberry supply chain.
2025-01-17 00:00
Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to his role as chairman of the industry organization BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the prolonged port strike of 2022 when he spoke out in the mainstream media to criticize the situation.
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Kenya: "Wkrótce będziemy w pełni zasilani energią słoneczną"
2025-01-16 00:00
On January 9, 2025, Kenyan summer cut-flower grower and exporter Florencia Blooms Limited celebrated a milestone in sustainability. By launching the first phase of their solar energy initiative, they are making significant progress towards achieving their FSI2025 sustainability goals. "It
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High freight costs and competition are posing a threat to Kenya's horticultural exports.
2025-01-16 00:00
The horticulture industry in Kenya is currently facing a decline in its share of the international market due to increasing production costs and logistical challenges. Industry players, such as the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK), point out the stiff competition from other countries.
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Eksport arbuzów z Maroka spadł do najniższego poziomu od ośmiu lat z powodu poważnej suszy.
2025-01-16 00:00
For the second consecutive year, watermelon exports from Morocco have decreased, with data from EastFruit showing a drop to 113.5 thousand tons, valued at $96 million, in the first ten months of 2024. This volume marks the lowest recorded since 2017. Considering that the export season lasts throughout
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Boosting the demand for South African table grapes
2025-01-16 00:00
The South African table grape industry is now operating with more foresight than ever before, thanks to a prescriptive logistics model. They are now able to run scenarios up to eight weeks in advance to determine the most optimal logistics solutions. Although the 2024/25 season started slightly later,
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Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to collaborate on railway expansion, trade, and agricultural investment.
2025-01-15 00:00
Kenya is seeking a new partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates to improve its railway network. The plan involves expanding the Standard Gauge Railway to link up with Uganda and South Sudan. President William Ruto discussed this proposal during a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Morocco is accelerating citrus fruit exports.
2025-01-15 00:00
Morocco is preparing for a season of great success in terms of citrus exports. According to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as reported by Agrimaroc, the country expects to export a total of 597 thousand tons of citrus fruits during the.
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Avocados from Kenya, passion fruit from Ghana, limes from Colombia, sweet corn from Morocco, ginger from Brazil, citrus fruit from Egypt, pitahayas from Ecuador, and mangoes from Senegal - international buyers will find the best from many developing and emerging countries at the Import Promotion.
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Pięć lat temu w RPA, firma Caracal Fruit Trading została założona jako część Jaguar The Fresh Company. Z Marcel Blignautem jako dyrektorem zarządzającym w Paarl, firma skupia się na eksporcie południowoafrykańskich owoców z gatunków "top fruit" oraz cytrusów do Europy, reszty Afryki, Bliskiego i Środkowego Wschodu. "Sprzedajemy
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Hoping for a better second half of Morocco’s citrus season
2025-01-15 00:00
W listopadzie i grudniu 2024 roku Maroko rozpoczęło wysyłkę mandarynek Clemenules i Nour do Stanów Zjednoczonych, ale sezon nie miał wymarzonego początku. "To był bardzo skomplikowany początek, ponieważ jakość owoców nie była zbyt dobra" - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. "Konsystencja była dużym.
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The South Africa inquiry discovered that retailers are marking up prices and creating obstacles for small farmers in the fresh produce market.
2025-01-15 00:00
The investigation into South Africa's fresh produce market, which began in March 2023, aimed to uncover the factors contributing to the limited involvement of historically disadvantaged individuals (HDPs) and to assess whether price distortions were negatively impacting small-scale farmers and increasing consumer prices.
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"Kenya is more than just flowers and tourism"
2025-01-15 00:00
Among Kenyans, there is online controversy surrounding the upcoming state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, which was announced last week. The royal couple is scheduled to visit the East African country from March 18 to 20, at the invitation of President William Ruto. However, President Ruto is currently facing...
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