Kenya saw a decrease in revenue from fresh vegetable exports, dropping from around $345 million in 2023 to $158 million in 2024. This decline is linked to worries regarding pesticide residues. The export quantity decreased from 164,000 to 74,000 tonnes, similar to the 75,000 tonnes in 2022. read more

"Kenyan flowers tell a story of beauty, excellence, and potential," Dick van Raamsdonk shared during the opening of IFTEX yesterday. Once the doors to the expo opened, it immediately got busy. Yesterday, there were around 6,000 visitors, and a similar number is expected again today. Almost half. read more

The fresh fruits and vegetables sector in Uganda is growing, thanks to investments in cold chain infrastructure, addressing logistical challenges, and boosting export capabilities. Current annual exports of USD 50-100 million are expected to increase to USD 1 billion through better commercialization and storage practices… read more

Vitafresh Produce always looks forward to the British berry season. Occasionally, they will import soft fruit from Spain or Belgium, but at this time of year, they mainly source from their growers throughout the UK. "We like to champion British growers where possible," said Natalie King, Sales Manager. read more

Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

The South African stone fruit industry has recovered successfully from a difficult 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning point reached in the logistical crisis. read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

The Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, has welcomed the 12th edition of IFTEX. This morning, the Opening Ceremony took place. The show will continue until Thursday, June 5th. Our FloralDaily reporter will be on site, visiting all the booths to uncover the latest developments and highlights. read more

The data shows a rise in Egypt's agricultural exports from the beginning of the year until the end of May. The export volume exceeded 4.8 million tons, up from last year's 4.3 million tons during the same period. This information was disclosed in a statement. read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), has officially launched a new E-learning platform, 'Horti-Campus', at an event held at the Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa. This digital platform aims to enhance capacity building in the horticulture sector. read more

Justin Chadwick has officially stepped down from his position at the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) after serving as the leader of the South African citrus association for twenty-five years. read more

Egyptian garlic exporters have started the second phase of the season for dried garlic following a highly successful first phase of fresh garlic. Demand has continued to be strong in multiple markets, with Egypt also benefitting from the weakened position of Chinese garlic this season, as stated by Farag Karem, the CEO. read more

Workers in Kenyan flower farms have been encouraged to report incidents of gender-based violence. Nancy Baraza, the chairperson of the Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence including Femicide, stated that there are reports showing a significant occurrence of GBV in flower farms. She raised concerns that many of read more

In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my read more

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After ten years, during which Aerobotics, one of South Africa's most successful tech startups, gained recognition as a trailblazer in AI and precision farming, their tools are now utilized by approximately 400 companies. Among their clients are numerous prominent fruit companies, with a significant portion of their business stemming from this sector. read more

Food and agricultural experts affiliated with the African Potato Association (APA) have urged the Ugandan government and development partners to invest in expanding potato cultivation. This effort is seen as a way to promote food security and improve sustainable... read more

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