Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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Zespół EastFruit rozpoczyna proces selekcji importerów owoców i warzyw oraz kupców sieci supermarketów z Polski, Rumunii, Ukrainy, Kazachstanu i Uzbekistanu na bezpłatną wycieczkę na targi Food Africa w Kairze, w Egipcie, od 3 do 5 grudnia 2024 r., w ramach których odbędą się negocjacje. read more

"Liege Airport (LGG) has the potential to become Europe's largest air cargo flower hub," says Willum van den Hoogen, Managing Director at Florius International FZCO, a flower supplier with farms in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Colombia. This potential is due to the reduced air cargo capacity at Schiphol Airport. read more

The citrus season from South Africa to the US began successfully but was affected by heavy rainfall, leading to disruptions in the supply chain. Some regions experienced decreased production, and adverse weather conditions caused delays in loading vessels at various points throughout the season. "Our group of growers, shippers..." read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina z powodzeniem przywróciła import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci z rzędu sezon wobec pełnoskalowej agresji Rosji, zgodnie z informacjami portalu EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając... read more

The authority recorded an export volume of 2.3 million tons with a value of 1.1 billion US dollars. Of that, 1.93 million tons were oranges and 147,000 tons were lemons, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. While the total value increased, the revenue per ton decreased. read more

Maersk announced the launch of its new seasonal sea freight service called Korosho Express, specifically designed to support the Tanzanian cashew trade. The service will begin operation at the end of October 2024 and run until February 2025, coinciding with the peak season of the cashew trade. read more

South Africa's Table Grape Industry (SATI) has appointed Denene Erasmus as its new Market Development and Communications Manager, a position she assumed on October 14th. read more

The South African group Zeder Investments has announced that the planned sale of its remaining Capespan Agri assets, which include three apple and pear farms and a packhouse in the Western Cape, is nearing completion. read more

The Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF), which took place at the Jamhuri Showground from 23rd to 29th September 2024, attracted more than 500 exhibitors from around the world. Hosted by the Agricultural Society of Kenya, the event focused on "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for" read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is urging for immediate policy measures to enable temperature-controlled logistics providers in Africa to enhance the resilience of food supply chains in anticipation of future energy blackouts and load-shedding. GCCA Africa Director Paul Matthew made the call as part of the initiative. read more

Over the past five years, the dynamics of the global blueberry export market have undergone notable changes, particularly among countries ranked outside the top ten exporters. Zimbabwe, for instance, has emerged as a key player, ascending to the 13th position in global blueberry exports with an... read more

For the first time, export volumes have surpassed the 2 million ton mark, while prices have decreased. Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila, comments on the figures.

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Smallholder farmers in Africa benefit from regenerative agriculture through a diverse set of practices, but they need improved access to technology. read more

The continuous disturbance in the Red Sea, caused by Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in response to Israel's conflict in Gaza, has led to ships having to take longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope instead of using the Suez Canal. This situation is significantly affecting Egyptian citrus exports to East Asia, prompting many challenges. read more

The harvest focuses on three avocado varieties: Fuerte, Bacon, and Zitano, all smooth-skinned, although the future introduction of the rough-skinned Hass variety is being considered. The harvest season starts at the end of September and can last until the end of December. Morocco completed the last. read more

Biota Nutri has released the findings of its recent trials conducted in Kenya with Biota Calcium and Biota Iron, in partnership with Koppert Kenya. Charles Macharia from Koppert Kenya stated, "Biota Calcium was tested on tomatoes, and the results were very promising: the Calcium content of the tomato read more

Według analityków EastFruit, krajobraz światowych 20 największych eksporterów borówki amerykańskiej uległ znaczącym zmianom w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat. Podczas gdy większość uczestników rynku skupia się na pięciu największych eksporterach, najbardziej dynamiczny wzrost często występuje w krajach spoza pierwszej dziesiątki. read more

Eskom has successfully gone 200 days without implementing load shedding, with the most recent instance occurring on March 26. The company's Generation Operational Recovery Plan has resulted in an 8.6% decrease in unplanned outages and a 7.7% enhancement in the Energy Availability Factor. This initiative is anticipated to facilitate a 2% expansion in South Africa's... read more

General Authority for Export and Import Control in Egypt has released the official results of the 2023/2024 Egyptian citrus season. This season marked the first time that export volumes surpassed two million tonnes, despite a decrease in prices. Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila, shared his comments on the figures. read more