South Africa: SPAR plans chain of up to 40 high-end grocery stores

South Africa's SPAR Group is planning a chain of about 30 to 40 high-end grocery stores, with the first set to open in the fourth quarter of this year, an executive said, as the retailer targets affluent shoppers. read more

The South African citrus industry is currently experiencing uncertainty, but its long-term growth potential is promising as long as important issues such as market access and logistics are tackled. This was a key takeaway from the 5th Citrus Summit, organized by the Citrus Growers' Association. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent... read more

Plum markets have not reached the same levels as they were last year, but according to Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a specialized stonefruit exporter, the 2023/2024 season was exceptionally good. "Prices this year will not reach the same heights as last year, and that is due to a combination of factors." read more

Dostawę pomidorów dziedzicznych mamy obecnie stabilną. „Mamy dobre zapasy naszych dużych dziedzicznych pomidorów Southern Select, a dostawy są nieco wyższe zgodnie z naszymi prognozami” – mówi Charlie Eagle z Southern Specialties. Pomidory dziedziczne firmy są uprawiane w szklarniach w Gwatemali. read more

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to uphold the ban on exporting raw macadamia. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen domestic processing capacity. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the... read more

The Egyptian table grape export industry is increasingly shifting towards using paper packaging to meet customer expectations for sustainability and improved fruit protection. Packaging manufacturers are gearing up for the upcoming season with more modern packaging designs. read more

A comprehensive report by Nanyang Technological University’s NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies highlights Morocco’s emergence as a leading force in regenerative agriculture across Africa. The study presents new opportunities for Asian agribusiness firms to contribute to strengthening the agricultural sector in the region. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent efforts… read more

South African raisin suppliers are aiming to produce a high-volume, quality export crop despite being affected by unusual weather conditions. read more

Produkcja kiwi w Południowej Afryce opiera się głównie na odmianach o żółtej pulpie, które wraz z nowymi nasadzeniami odmian czerwonych mają stanowić trzon przemysłu eksportowego w przyszłości.

In South Africa, kiwifruit production is mainly based on yellow-fleshed varieties, which, along with new plantings of red varieties, are expected to be the backbone of the export industry in the future. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Senegalu zaczyna teraz nabierać tempa w firmie Hermans Suikermaïs, chociaż dostępność pozostaje głównym wyzwaniem. "Mamy z tym do czynienia od grudnia. Wystąpiły problemy z kiełkowaniem nasion podczas uprawy, i teraz widzimy konsekwencje tego." read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

West Godavari District Collector Chadalawada Nagarani was the chief guest at a training program for farmers on floriculture and horticulture value-added products organized by the Horticulture Department on Wednesday. She visited the flower exhibition and inquired about its details. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

ICTSI claims that the case is based on "flimsy allegations" that ICTSI should have been disqualified from the tender for the operation of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2) due to a misleading formality. ICTSI states that the allegations made by the unsuccessful read more