Kenyan exporters are facing various non-tariff barriers that are hindering their complete access to the European Union market, despite the presence of trade agreements, such as the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that became operational on July 1, 2024. This agreement permits Kenyan exports... read more

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has raised concerns about the low profits generated from Nigeria's onion trade, despite being one of Africa's top producers. Nigeria produces almost two million tons of onions every year, but most of them are sold in their raw state. read more

Wesfalia Fruit, a fresh produce supplier, has entered the Japanese market as part of its strategy to diversify its international market access. This move represents a significant expansion of its presence in the Asian market. It follows Westfalia's successful positioning of South African avocados. read more

The okra sector in Senegal has experienced a decrease in the amount of land dedicated to its cultivation in recent years, a situation attributed by Bineta Hanne, manager of Sipa de Thiambe, to a decline in exports. According to the grower, "We have reduced our okra cultivation area by nearly half as a result of the decrease in exports. Currently, we primarily supply the Senegalese market." read more

Yam is a tropical tuber similar to sweet potatoes, grown and exported on a massive scale from West African countries. Nigeria dominates worldwide production with 70%, while Ghana contributes 10%. However, Ghana is the world's largest exporter of this commodity crop. Felix Kamassah, CEO of read more

Polskie rolnicy rozważają wznowienie protestów po zakończeniu prac polowych, powołując się na obawy dotyczące wpływu importu produktów rolnych z Ukrainy. Importy te zakłócają krajowy rynek owoców miękkich, zwłaszcza malin, których ceny mocno spadły. Obecnie, read more

The Morocco Berry Conference (MBC) 2024 will take place on November 14th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This event brings together industry leaders, experts, and growers from around the world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and market opportunities in the berry sector. read more

The Red Sea crisis is impacting numerous agricultural sectors globally, such as citrus fruit production in Egypt, table grapes in India, and overall fresh produce in Rwanda. For Rwandan company Virunga Biotech, the effects are significant, as CEO Vinay Thummala explains: "Not only is it more expensive to..." read more

Despite rumors of the banana bunchy top virus being detected in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, where a large portion of the country's bananas are cultivated, the virus has not been definitively identified outside of KwaZulu-Natal Province, as confirmed by Dr. Sinethemba Ximba, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Institute. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie dobiega końca. Sezon charakteryzował się obfitą produkcją, ale popyt utrzymuje się, zwłaszcza latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. read more

W Portugalii sezon kiwiberry rozpoczął się wcześniej w tym roku. Według Ricardo Machado, menadżera eksportu portugalskiego producenta i eksportera kiwiberry Minikiwi Farm, zbioru już zakończono: "W tym roku, portugalski zbior kiwiberry rozpoczął się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Oznaczało to, że

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The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan goods in the UK market. read more

The protocol, as reported by reefertrends, is one of 17 agreements signed between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit's opening. The agreement is a significant milestone for Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, as it allows for the read more

Supplies from South Africa are 10% below last year's levels, hardly any lemons are being shipped from Argentina to Europe, and other sources like Uruguay can only partially compensate. The market will remain tight in supply until the start of the European season in October. read more

Agricultural experts from Pakistan, as well as their counterparts from Egypt, Nepal, and Mongolia, are taking part in the International Training Workshop on Kiwi Industrial Technology in Cangxi, Sichuan province. This initiative aims to transfer advanced techniques for kiwifruit cultivation. read more

Po tym, jak ceny truskawek były stosunkowo niskie pod koniec lipca i na początku sierpnia, teraz ceny gwałtownie rosną. "Obecnie ceny truskawek wynoszą powyżej 4 euro, co jest dość znaczące jak na tę porę roku. Zauważamy, że dostępne ilości truskawek są stosunkowo ograniczone. Pogoda wpływa na to. read more

Officials have announced that an annual fund of $12.5 million is required for the implementation of the "African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan." This initiative was launched in Kigali during the Africa Food Systems Forum, which attracted over 5,000 delegates for discussions. read more

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has issued a call to action to stakeholders, including the government, to prepare for the upcoming tomato bumper season. The aim of this preparation is to tackle and reduce post-harvest losses, which is a persistent issue in the sector. The CAG, along with its affiliated stakeholders, is working towards strategies to improve the situation. read more

Kay Bee Exports recently sent the first air shipment of Indian pomegranates to Australia following the irradiation protocol. "Market access for whole pomegranate fruits from India to Australia has been available for quite some time. However, the initially approved protocol was the in-transit cold storage." read more

Shanghai customs has implemented measures to simplify the clearance process for African fruits, with the goal of providing Chinese consumers with a wider selection of fresh produce. A recent shipment of 67.5 tons of apples and oranges from South Africa has arrived at the Waigaoqiao Port Area in Shanghai. read more