On a canal-side street in Amsterdam, there is an avocado-themed restaurant that attracts tourists by capitalizing on the avocado's association with wellness. The menu features items such as avocado chips, avocado toast, and burgers served with avocado halves as buns. Dubbed as 'green gold,' avocados have gained prominence in European cuisine. read more

Ahead of the 2025 citrus export season starting in April, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has released its export volume projections. CGA Chairperson Gerrit van der Merwe said exports are expected to align with the five-year average, indicating a balanced season with no deviations predicted. read more

Dzięki pomocy ekspertów z Holandii i Hiszpanii, jakość egipskich marchewek znacząco się poprawiła - powiedział Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export. "Uprawiamy marchewki w Nubarii na 400 hektarach oraz w Wadi El Natrun na 1200 hektarach. Ostatnio, read more

In October 2024, the European Court of Justice issued two rulings declaring trade agreements with Morocco for agricultural and fisheries products invalid. The court argued that the agreements lacked the consent of the people of Western Sahara and mandated that products originating from the region be labeled accordingly. read more

In komunikacie prasowym wydanym 18 marca, algierskie Ministerstwo Handlu Zagranicznego i Promocji Eksportu ogłosiło podjęcie działań przeciwko 53 importerom bananów. Te działania zostały podjęte w kontekście niedoborów i gwałtownego wzrostu cen bananów w Algierii. Cena bananów wzrosła z mniej niż 400 dinarów (2,98 USD) za... read more

This week, South African Flash Gala apples have arrived, priced approximately 20% higher than in previous seasons. Traders attribute this price increase to the earlier launch of the apples and the rising production and logistics costs. Meanwhile, South African Gala apples have already arrived as well. read more

Horticulture stakeholders in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to improve local production and supply chains in order to access the 43 billion euros EU horticulture and grape market. This request was made during a webinar organized by the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, titled "Market Insights: read more

Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, reports that there is an exceptionally high demand for Moroccan peppers this season. This is due to production difficulties in Europe, which has led to lower yields in Morocco compared to last season, resulting in higher prices. read more

The efforts are part of the project "Combating banana bunchy top virus in East Africa", led by IITA with support from the United States Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS). read more

Z okazji wizyty państwowej Jego Królewskiej Mości Króla Wilhelma-Aleksandra i Jej Królewskiej Mości Królowej Máximy w Kenii, przeprowadzono pierwszą próbną wysyłkę kwiatów koleją w Kenii. Ta próbna wysyłka stanowi kamień milowy w rozwoju Korytarza Logistyki Chłodniczej w Kenii i pokazuje działania. read more

Derek Donkin of the subtropical producer organization Subtrop stated that "The inclusion of people of colour all along the value chain is the normalization of our society." This was said during the third showcase of a successful black-owned farming enterprise by Fruit South Africa, this time in Tshivhase village, outside... read more

Moroccan blueberries have become a strong presence in the global market, thanks to strategic investments, favorable agro-climatic conditions, and an ambitious market expansion strategy. What began as a small project in the early 1990s has evolved into something significant in Morocco. read more

Growers in Ghana are currently dealing with harsh weather conditions that are hindering their ability to export, despite increasing demand for Ghanaian fresh produce. Abdul Karim Dubiure Zanni, the president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, has provided insights into the challenges faced by growers in the country. Zanni stated, "Our country..." read more

The export volumes of avocados from Morocco are on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In the 2023/24 season, Morocco set a new record by exporting 56.7 thousand tons of avocados, valued at $179 million. This represents a 25% increase from the previous season. read more

Z okazji Wizyty Państwowej Jego Królewskiej Mości Króla Wilhelma-Aleksandra i Jej Królewskiej Mości Królowej Máximy w Kenii, przeprowadzono pierwszą próbną przesyłkę kwiatów koleją w Kenii. Ta próbna przesyłka stanowi kamień milowy w rozwoju Korytarza Logistyki Chłodniczej w Kenii i pokazuje. read more

Daniel Badger from Vitafresh said, "The sweet potato market is currently very active. With the Egyptian season ending and limited US supplies, there is a shortage. There is also not much coming from Honduras, and sweet potatoes from South America are expensive." Vitafresh is aiming to address the supply gap. read more

Clive Maquange, the managing director of Loynchip Enterprises, based in the Concession area of Mazowe, north of Harare, has announced that the export pea season has begun on the three farms operated by the company. They are starting almost two months earlier than other pea exporters in Zimbabwe. How do they accomplish this? read more

In Ethiopia, potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring food security and serve as a valuable cash crop that can improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. These farmers, who make up 83% of the population and own 95% of agricultural land, mainly grow potatoes in the highland areas. read more

The theme of a Logistics Hub session that took place on the opening day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin was the potential of fresh produce from North Africa. read more

South Africa is expected to surpass the original forecast for table grape exports this season. read more