Moroccan orange exports have shown positive growth for the second season in a row, gradually recovering after the sharp decline recorded in 2022/23, according to EastFruit. read more

The United Arab Emirates has decided to strengthen regulations on specific imports of fresh produce from Egypt. The decision was communicated on January 8th by the Egyptian Export Authority Council to all exporters, instructing them to adhere to the UAE's standards for maximum quality. read more

The first table grape varieties, harvested since 17 December on the farms of JL Vlok Boerdery on the slopes of the Kasteelberg, have been in line with previous seasons. The impact of a very warm November is, however, expected to become more evident in the mid- to later varieties. read more

The fruit and vegetable export sector in Morocco saw an increase in shipment volumes between 2023 and 2025, while export revenues indicated a more stable market conditions. According to data from the Office des Changes and Morocco Foodex, export volumes rose from around 1.4 million tons in 2023 to nearly read more

Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the official start of construction for Bishoftu International Airport. The construction work began on January 10, 2026, after an official groundbreaking ceremony. The event was attended by His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal. read more

"In Rwanda, we specialize in supplying fresh French beans to the European market, with a focus on France," explains Gamaliel Ishimwe, an agronomist at Proxifresh Rwanda. Proxifresh is a Mauritian agrifood company that is deeply integrated into Rwanda's horticultural export industry. The company operates using a hybrid production model. read more

South Africa is enhancing its local fruit-packing equipment capacity by establishing the Maftech facility in Paarl, Western Cape. The site was created through a collaboration between MAF RODA AGROBOTIC and Maintech, merging international automation technology with local expertise. read more

Wielki wzrost powierzchni upraw truskawek oraz produkcji w tym sezonie w Egipcie spowodował komplikacje handlowe, a eksporterzy wciąż borykają się z przywróceniem równowagi. Tak twierdzi Ahmed Wagih, CEO firmy Agri Green. Plantator twierdzi, że "masowy napływ nowych plantatorów oraz wzrost" read more

Cairo 3A for Agriculture has announced the inauguration of the initial stage of a commercial blueberry farm in Wadi El-Natrun, signaling Egypt's foray into large-scale blueberry cultivation. This first phase involves investments totaling EGP 442.2 million, approximately equivalent to US$14 million, and is part of read more

Les Délices Majhoul's organic Medjool dates, cultivated in the historic birthplace of the variety in Boudnib, eastern Morocco, have recently been awarded a new accolade that further enhances the region's reputation for successful date production. They have been named the best dates in the world by TasteAtlas. read more

The Import Promotion Desk will showcase a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits from South America and Africa at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4 to 6. Approximately 40 companies from ten countries, including Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and Kenya, will participate at Booth 25, C03. read more

New research projects funded by Hortgro aim to quantify environmental impacts across the South African deciduous-fruit value chain, focusing on carbon accounting and life cycle assessment for pome and stone fruit. The projects are being led by specialist sustainability consultancy Blue North. read more

W roku 2025 Egipt zwiększył eksport winogron stołowych do Wielkiej Brytanii, ustanawiając nowy rekord, według EastFruit. W ciągu pierwszych 10 miesięcy roku, Wielka Brytania importowała 37,3 tysiąca ton egipskich winogron stołowych o wartości ponad 105 milionów dolarów amerykańskich. read more

South African border authorities are intensifying their efforts to intercept fresh fruit and other plant products at entry points during the holiday season re-entry operations. The Border Management Authority Commissioner and CEO, Dr. [name], made this announcement at the Beitbridge border post, which is the busiest crossing in the country. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady Egipt osiągnął znaczący sukces w eksporcie owoców i warzyw. Wysyłki świeżych i mrożonych produktów podwoiły się, osiągając imponującą kwotę 3,2 miliarda dolarów w 2024 roku, a egipskie produkty można teraz znaleźć od Mongolii po Brazylię i od Nowej Zelandii do Kanady. read more

Unia Europejska zwiększa zaangażowanie w łańcuch dostaw tuniskich daktyli, skupiając się na eksportach na rynek UE. W ostatnich dniach Delegacja UE w Tunezji towarzyszyła grupie europejskich nabywców podczas spotkań z producentami i przetwórcami daktyli w południowej Tunezji, w Douz, Kebili. read more

The cut flower and ornamental plant sector in East Africa is at a turning point, according to a new RaboResearch report by Lambert van Horen and colleagues. The sector has developed strongly since the early 2000s and offers broad opportunities for entrepreneurs and international cooperation. read more

Operating through a network of over 500 smallholder farmers, Afri Foods is a Rwandan agrifood exporter founded in 2019 by Sakina Usengimana. The company is positioned at the intersection of gender inclusion and technology-enabled scaling, and currently specializes in exporting avocados and chilies. read more

W Hiszpanii i Portugalii dostawy malin są niższe niż oczekiwano. "Było zimno i deszczowo, co skutkowało ograniczoną dostępnością i zmienną jakością. Ale gdy jakość jest dobra, plantatorzy mogą osiągnąć dobre ceny w wysokości 10-12 euro" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk z Remolino Berries, który działa w read more

The significant lack of Mauritanian extra-early watermelons this season indicates that producers have decided to step back from the initiative they started last season. In the 2024/2025 season, a number of producers in Mauritania ventured into the commercial challenge of an exceptionally early season, beginning as early as December. read more