The Egyptian blueberry season started in January and is expected to end in May. The current period is experiencing a high volume of harvest, while Morocco, Egypt's main competitor, is having a slower harvest pace. Karim Fayed, Operations Manager at Fayed Agricultural Development Company. read more

The citrus industry, the main sector for the export of fresh products to the USA, stated that they are seeking clarity on what the customs duties would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently there has also been a read more

The citrus industry, the most important sector for the export of fresh produce to the USA, stated that it is seeking clarity on what the customs duty would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently, read more

The fresh produce industry in South Africa is trying to assess the effects of the 30% tariff hike on all South African imports into the US, which was announced by President Donald Trump yesterday (2 April). read more

Egypt has recorded impressive growth in the fruit trade and has become one of the most dynamic exporters in the world. In recent years, the country has significantly expanded its exports of fruits and vegetables - faster than many other countries with a long tradition in this sector. read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more

The HortiFlora 2025 exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is coming to a close today, concluding the largest edition of the event to date. This year, the exhibition featured 140 exhibitors and industry professionals from various sectors of floriculture and horticulture. read more

The Greenery, in partnership with supplier Core Fruit, has introduced the new avocado season from South Africa under the ZZ2 brand. The initial shipments of the Maluma Hass and Fuerte varieties from the renowned South African brand ZZ2 are reported to be of excellent quality. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is progressing well for exporters, with strong demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. This has led to an increased supply of large, high-quality garlic. FreshPlaza reports that this is occurring amidst a period when competitors are also active. read more

Ghanaian growers have the potential to establish a reputation for themselves in various fresh produce sectors, not just limited to popular products like pineapples. This is stated by Eding Alexander Paddy, CEO of ADEAF Crystal Entreprise, who also mentions, "In chilies and habaneros, for instance, we have the ability to excel." read more

From Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025, the 42nd edition of Macfrut will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre. The event will see growth in numbers: +6% in exhibition space, over 1400 exhibitors, with 40% of them being international, 1500 top buyers, three World Symposia, Egypt as the partner country, Lazio as the featured region, focusing on potatoes. read more

Ethiopia's horticulture sector has generated USD 366 million in revenue over the past eight months, Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente (PhD) announced during the opening of the International Floriculture and Horticulture Trade Fair at Millennium Hall. The three-day event, which was opened read more

"If you find doing business in the Netherlands challenging, it's nothing compared to our operations in Ethiopia," says Gert-Jan Klaver, CEO of Klaver Flowers. "You really have to be persistent, or you won't last long here." The family business cultivates Lilium in Heerhugowaard, the. read more

In the oranges sector, Spanish oranges, primarily Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were dominant. Salustiana juice oranges from Spain had a smaller presence. Egyptian Valencia Late oranges, being cheaper than the Spanish counterparts, could also be easily marketed as juice oranges. read more

Christer Tilk, CEO of Swedish vertical farming systems supplier Growpipes, emphasizes the importance of active collaboration with regional experts in making vertical farming practical and scalable globally. Rather than utilizing a one-size-fits-all approach, Growpipes works closely with local stakeholders. read more

Fatiha Charrat, Deputy Managing Director of the Delassus Group, has reported a significant increase in tomato exports from Morocco this season. According to her, Moroccan tomato exports have reached 690,000 tons, showing a 19% year-over-year increase, with 58% of the exports being non-round tomatoes. The UK imported 122,720 tons. read more

If you are interested in understanding the reasons for the increase in fresh produce exports from Egypt to Poland in 2025, AlAwwad Company can provide the explanations. Chosen by the FAO/EBRD team to represent Egypt, the company took part in a groundbreaking trade mission to Warsaw in November 2024 — the read more

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

Przemysł szklarniowy w RPA rośnie w szybkim tempie, ale napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, które wymagają strategicznego podejmowania decyzji przez producentów. Dr Estelle Kempen z Uniwersytetu Stellenbosch podkreśla znaczenie optymalizacji systemów produkcji poprzez integrację nowoczesnych. read more

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has acknowledged the contribution of Ailimpo and its general director, José Antonio García Fernández, for ten years of collaboration with the citrus industry in South Africa. read more