South African apples returned to the Thai market this weekend after a 16-year absence. read more

Jean-Daniel Heiniger is a trained farmer and runs a farming operation in Eysins (VD) with 60 hectares of arable land. The operation specializes in fruit, vineyard, and crop cultivation, and has a organic farming community with an animal husbandry operation. Since 2010, Jean-Daniel Heiniger has been a member of the read more

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After President Donald Trump's new tariff decision, U.S. customs agents have started to collect tariffs on all imported goods from various countries. This includes a 10% baseline tariff on goods, with higher levies imposed on products from 57 major trading partners. One of the sectors that will be impacted by the USA's. read more

Significant changes are impacting the Egyptian citrus industry this season, leading to the recent closure of fresh citrus packing operations at most packing houses. Walid Hassan from TC Fruits provides an update on the situation. It is worth noting the establishment of orange juice concentrate factories in the region. read more

Avocado exports from Tanzania have seen a 74% increase, climbing from 15,432 tons in 2021 to 26,826 tons in 2023, with data collection ongoing for 2024 by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA). Dr. Jacqueline Mkindi, CEO of TAHA, emphasized this at the avocado stakeholders' conference. read more

You may have already noticed them in photos of the Dutch Royal couple during their visit to Kenya in March - the Cargolite boxes. As part of the visit, FlowerWatch presented the concept to the couple, emphasizing its innovations in flower packaging. These boxes are now distributed globally, providing various benefits. read more

In the 14th week of 2025, there was a significant increase in fresh produce activity on the EastFruit Trade Platform. The number of listings went up by 10%, mainly due to a rise in offers from Uzbekistan, as well as increased activity from Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran. Contributions also resumed during this period. read more

Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe, sun-kissed tomato—bursting with flavor, vibrant in color, and rich in nutrients. Now, imagine that tomato comes from Morocco, a country where agriculture is not just a business, but a passion. Moroccan tomatoes are more than an export product; they are a read more

The new South African season is expected to start at the end of April with shipping. Typically, this involves fruits in containers, followed by conventional refrigerated transport at the end of May. The main part of the season begins in July, when the coveted late mandarin harvest starts. read more

RPA została obłożona ogólną stawką 30 procent na wszystkie produkty eksportowane do USA. read more

Dutch organic importer Eosta has announced that their supply of organic rain-fed avocados from Tanzania is now available. This will be followed by shipments from Brazil in week 15-16 and from Kenya after week 17. read more

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

Sezon malinek w Mali rozpoczął się 10 marca z stabilnymi wolumenami i dużym popytem od samego początku sezonu, szczególnie z Maroka. Według Bakarego Yaffy, dyrektora zarządzającego Yaffa & Brothers, "Sezon przebiega pomyślnie, a malinki z Mali są jednymi z najlepszych". read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event yet with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted many international visitors, showcasing Ethiopia's cut flower industry as well as its growing fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event to date with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted numerous international visitors and showcased Ethiopia's cut flower industry, along with its expanding fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Sander Moret, Hars & Hagebauer's 'travelling buyer', is currently in Korhogo in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. "Here we are monitoring the first mangoes that will be shipped for us. From week 17, we will start receiving mangoes from the Ivory Coast. With a backpack full of mosquito nets, malaria. read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

Flower Logistics Africa. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our packaging concept and share insights on empowering smallholders through consolidation and quality control. read more