The Egyptian market has seen a sharp increase in tomato prices since the beginning of 2024, with costs rising to EGP 25 per kg, a significant jump from EGP 5 per kg in January. Abu Saddam, a representative of the farmers' union, attributes this surge to a combination of factors such as rising... read more

"A rather severe frost passed through the Hex River Valley at the end of August, affecting areas such as De Doorns, Robertson, and Bonnievale, causing substantial damage to grape vineyards," says Stiaan Hugo, general manager of AGI Frost Fans. "In Rawsonville where I grew up, we never experienced frost before. Now over..." read more

In the first half of 2024, Kenya experienced a 3.5 percent decrease in revenue from horticulture exports, which was attributed to reduced shipments to European and Asian markets. This data was revealed by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in a report presented in Nairobi. read more

Explore the details of the fresh produce trade in the lively and dynamic markets surrounding Old Europe! Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are already significant importers of fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco, as noted by EastFruit. read more

Egyptian citrus growers and exporters are preparing for the upcoming season amidst uncertainty following a particularly challenging previous season. Ammar Mohammed, CEO of Fruitalita, stated that although the Red Sea crisis continues, the citrus industry will show its resilience. read more

Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022. read more

In a recent analysis by the Competitiveness Committee, Cameroon has been positioned as the 13th largest banana exporter globally in 2023, marking a descent of three places from its previous standing. The country experienced a 10% contraction in banana exports, leading to a reduction in its position. read more

The Gambia, located in West Africa, is expected to see a decrease in production for small-scale farmers this season, along with a delay in the start of the vegetable season. Sang Mendy, the owner of SanTaZ Gambia, attributes this anticipated drop to climate change and erratic rainfall patterns. read more

The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (Vepeag) has expressed worries about a possible ban on vegetable exports from Ghana, linking the threat to the rise in illegal mining activities. Vepeag, which represents a group of smallholder farmers, exporters, aggregators, read more

At the beginning of the season, a strong juice market encouraged more producers to increase their quantities for this sector, leading to the forecast for the fresh market at the start of the season to decrease from 181.7 million cartons to the current level. Sources said that yields in the market had... read more

Mangos are a category within the South African export sector that has seen very low export growth since the year 2000. Due to three main varieties and a shortened production and export season, there have been few incentives for producers to expand their plantations. read more

The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season was characterized by a significant rise in demand paired with a decrease in volumes. This allowed growers and exporters to fetch good prices. The campaign for Egyptian table grapes proved to be challenging, both in terms of production and marketing. read more

Po długoterminowej przyszłości sektora eksportu mango w Republice Południowej Afryki wydaje się znacznie jaśniejsza po ogłoszeniu umowy mającej na celu zwiększenie wprowadzenia nowych odmian w kraju. read more

In South Africa, scientists are exploring a novel approach to managing the woolly apple aphid, a major pest that affects apple production. Originally from the US, this aphid has been a longstanding problem in apple orchards worldwide, including in South Africa since its introduction. read more

W Maroku owoce czerwone są uprawiane głównie w trzech regionach: na północnym zachodzie, szczególnie w okolicach Rabatu - Kenitry, na północnym Tangier Tetouan - Al Hoceima oraz w regionie Souss - Massa na południu. Mohamed Amouri, prezydent Marokańskiej Federacji Międzybranżowej Owoców Czerwonych, podzielił się informacją. read more

The European Union, especially France, remains the main consumer of Cameroonian pineapples, while the United States is also a significant market. The Competitiveness Committee, part of the Ministry of Economy, reports that France (59%), Belgium (32%), and Italy (4.7%) are the top buyers. read more

Oak Valley Flowers is located in the Hottentots-Holland mountain range, approximately 70km from Cape Town, South Africa. The region is renowned for its apples and pears, which have been cultivated there since 1899. The flowers grown at Oak Valley Flowers are intended for the local market, including florists. read more

Experts at the Ministry of Agriculture warn that Ethiopia's profitable horticulture trade may face challenges as exporters pass on increasing production and research and development costs to their products. This could potentially deter international buyers. read more

In Nigeria, the prices of essential food items like yam, Irish potatoes, and vegetable oil have contributed to a decrease in the food inflation rate to 37.52 percent in August 2024, down from 39.53 percent in July, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. This represents a month-on-month decline. read more

Salma Diab, the daughter of the late Engineer Alaa Kamel Diab from Pico in Egypt, pays tribute to her father: "In this moment of profound sadness, we come together to honor the remarkable life of Engineer Alaa Kamel Diab, a visionary leader and a pillar of strength whose immense passion for read more