Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit packhouse in Franschhoek. This is where the first South African plums destined for China were packed and inspected. read more

From 24–27 February, Ball Cut Flowers will open the doors of its trial station in Naivasha, Kenya, for its Open Days. This year, the event is built around a central concept that will guide the company's activities and communications throughout the year: Across the Flower-verse. read more

Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, manages a worldwide supply chain for exotic fruits sourced from countries like Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European retailers. From the company's ripening facilities in Waddinxveen, he monitors a market that is "stable from my. read more

Senegal is expanding its position as a provider of fresh vegetables to the United Kingdom, showcasing changes in global agricultural supply chains. Factors such as climate limitations, differences in labor costs, and trade interruptions are impacting the geographic distribution of production, leading to Northern Senegal becoming a prominent winter. read more

Zimbabwe is expanding its involvement in the international blueberry market, benefitting from its high-altitude production areas and the adoption of precision irrigation systems. The country exports blueberries from May to October, filling a gap in supply during this period when other major producing regions have limited output. read more

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a proposed senior loan of up to €11 million to Star Bright Holdings. The investment aims to support a strategic capital expenditure program across the group's large flower farms in Kenya and Ethiopia, while also providing liquidity. read more

Arnold Ngare, marketing coordinator for Kenyan vegetable exporter Havilah Pro Ltd, says it has been a successful season for green beans in Kenya. He mentions that yields and quality have been improving each year. "Our green bean harvest is better this season compared to previous years, with increased volumes and quality," Ngare explains. read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

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The rynek winogron obecnie stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji. "Na rynku jest obecnie dużo południowoafrykańskich winogron. Eksport z RPA wzrósł globalnie o 8-10%, podczas gdy eksport do Europy wzrósł o 27% do tygodnia 7. W tygodniu 5 wysłano prawie 12 milionów opakowań do eksportu, z read more

The mango industry in Côte d'Ivoire is expected to face a significant decrease in production this season due to challenging weather conditions. However, export performance is unlikely to be affected, as stated by Stéphane Djédji, CEO of Bethlehem Commodities. read more

The starting gates have opened, and there is no lack of potential Chinese buyers seeking South Africa's stone fruit. The first two shipments of sugar plums (an old South African prune variety called Van der Merwe) sent by Icon Fruit arrived on time in Shanghai. read more

Rwanda has launched a new export initiative aimed at improving market access for agricultural producers, with a focus on direct air cargo shipments of fruits and vegetables to West and Central Africa. The program is led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and targets. read more

Agronometrics has launched the Morocco Data Club during Fruit Logistica 2026, signaling a significant advancement in fostering market transparency and collaboration within the Moroccan blueberry industry. Over the past decade, Morocco has established itself as a key global blueberry supplier, solidifying its position in the export market. read more

An apparent decrease in EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes has been attributed to delays in customs data transmission rather than changes in trade volumes. A notification on the European Commission customs portal states that Moroccan imports have been "significantly lower than the typical levels" in recent months, with delays caused by national authorities. read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

The Egyptian carrot season has begun with much lower volumes compared to last season, a decrease in production that is being linked to a drop in European demand over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, Egyptian exporters anticipate an improvement in demand from Europe this season. Mohamed Maatouk, the founder, read more

Podczas gdy światowy sektor świeżych produktów spotkał się w Berlinie na Fruit Logistica 2026, dyskusje odzwierciedlały bardziej ostrożne podejście. Według wglądów udostępnionych przez Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Cytrusów z Południowej Afryki, światowy handel cytrusami kształtuje się pod wpływem niepewności geopolitycznej, coraz szerszej regulacji. read more

Egypt ponownie ustanowił nowy rekord w europejskim handlu jagodami, rejestrując niespotykane dotąd ilości eksportu mrożonych truskawek do Niemiec. W ciągu pierwszych jedenastu miesięcy 2025 roku, Niemcy importowały 81,9 tysiąca ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek, o wartości ponad 90 milionów euro, według. read more

In Spain, the local councils of El Ejido, Nijar, and Almería have approved motions during their respective plenary sessions, supporting the country’s tomato production and export sector against the "negative effects" that the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco is having on it. read more