Egypt, the world's second largest exporter of fresh oranges and the leading exporter of affordable oranges, is on the verge of a transformative shift in its citrus industry. According to the EastFruit team, with reference to industry representatives, in 2026, six new factories will be dedicated to... read more

The World Potato Congress Inc. has confirmed that Kenya will host the 2026 World Potato Congress. This decision comes after reaching an agreement with the Polish Potato Federation to cancel the event that was originally planned for Gdansk, Poland. In March, the WPC Board considered a request from the National Potato... read more

Hundreds of mixed-race families were forcibly removed from Constantia in the 1960s and '70s under the apartheid Group Areas Act, but a fifth-generation flower farming family is bringing their rich history to life. Jaftha's Flower Farm is run by brothers Charles and Malcolm Jaftha, whose family read more

Sektor rolny Egiptu rozwija się, zwłaszcza w produkcji cebuli, zgodnie z informacjami Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, roczna krajowa produkcja wynosi 5 milionów ton. Poziom produkcji ten zaspokaja potrzeby krajowe i umożliwia eksport, z czego 26 000 ton zostało wysłane za granicę na początku 2025 roku. Dr. Alaa.

Egypt's agricultural sector is experiencing growth, particularly in onion production, with the Ministry of Agriculture reporting a local output of 5 million tons annually. This production level meets domestic needs and allows for export, with 26,000 tons shipped abroad in early 2025. Dr. Alaa. read more

Wzrost poziomu wody w regionie Dolnej Oranje w Prowincji Północno-Kapskiej w RPA wpływa na działalność rolniczą. Rzeka Orange, zasilana przez wylewy z tam Vaal i Gariep, osiągnęła poziomy ostatnio obserwowane podczas powodzi w 2011 roku. Johannes Louw, rolnik z Upington, donosi.

The rising water levels in the Lower Orange River region of South Africa's Northern Cape are impacting agricultural operations. The Orange River, influenced by overflow from the Vaal and Gariep dams, has reached levels last observed during the 2011 flood. Johannes Louw, a farmer in Upington, reports. read more

In the past year, there were 164.5 million cartons. The 2025 season seems to have been favorable so far. "The early season is mainly dominated by exports of lemons and grapefruits. Lemons are in good demand in the international markets and the price of lemons is also" read more

EastFruit analysts observe that export prices for Egyptian oranges on FOB terms are increasing rapidly once again. In mid-April 2025, Egyptian exporters were selling oranges for $0.43-0.45 per kg, but prices have now surged to $0.66 per kg. This upward trend is influenced by various factors, including read more

The mango market is currently transitioning from Peru to Côte d'Ivoire. This means that a lot is converging in the market. The delayed final shipments from Peru are arriving at the same time as the first cargoes from Côte d'Ivoire, and the market is struggling to absorb those volumes during this transition. read more

Sezon cebuli egipskiej powoli się zbliża. „Wszystko wygląda dobrze, i nie spodziewam się żadnych problemów z jakością ani dostępnością” – mówi Adriaan van Belzen z Daily Onions. „W zeszłym roku było kilka problemów pod koniec sezonu, który przedwcześnie się skończył.” Jednakże, read more

The Nakuru County Government in Kenya has distributed 91,000 avocado seedlings to local farmers, aiming to enhance avocado production. Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, highlighted the initiative's focus on empowering farmers with a high-value crop. read more

By the end of next month, the apple harvest will be completed, with all the fruit stored in bins to be distributed to either the packhouse or the controlled atmosphere rooms that enable year-round exports. Free State apple farmers faced challenges this year due to several hailstorms, impacting their yield. read more

Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones. read more

The feedback from the Indian trade has shown that there is significant growth potential in all categories of South African fruits, so the export focus of the industry on India aligns with the country's efforts to expand its presence in this large consumer market. read more

The Moroccan government has announced a subsidy plan to support the export of fresh citrus fruits, excluding the "Nadorcott mandarin" variety, with a financial assistance program in place until 2028. This initiative was outlined in a joint decision by the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Finance. read more

The Zagora watermelon campaign in Morocco, which had just begun, was dealt a severe blow yesterday, May 1st. A violent storm, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, devastated entire watermelon fields. The damage is extensive, to the point where it has irreparably affected the campaign for growers in Zagora. read more

Morocco's mandarin exports have rebounded since their decline in 2022, as reported by EastFruit. The Office des Changes in Morocco recorded exports of 436,000 tons of mandarins valued at $369 million from July 2024 to February 2025. This marks a 13.3% increase from the same period in MY 2022/23. read more

In the last ten years, Ethiopia has focused on increasing production and enhancing logistics, especially through the Bahir Dar Horticulture Development Cluster in the Tana River Basin. This region, which has perfect growing conditions for crops such as flowers, was further boosted by the construction of a modern perishable cargo terminal. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

Morocco has seen a rise in tomato exports to Norway, according to a report by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise over the total of the season before that. read more

Woolworths New Zealand reported a 4.8% increase in third-quarter sales, reaching almost $2.12 billion. Despite this growth, the grocery chain noted a 0.3% decrease in prices, primarily driven by lower prices of fruits and vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus. This decrease was partially offset by price increases in meat. read more