Uzbekistan has recorded the lowest retail price for onions in the world, sharing that position with Egypt. According to the updated Numbeo database published on 8 May 2026, the average retail price for 1 kg of onions on the domestic market stood at $0.38. This placed Uzbekistan last, at 101st. read more

South Africa was the world's largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, supplying slightly more fruit to international markets than Spain in the previous season. South Africa exported 2.9 million tons of citrus last year, as indicated by the recently finalized 2025 statistics. read more

Spain continues to strongly monitor the front of extra-EU agri-food imports, especially when the issue intersects two sensitive areas: food safety and competition in the domestic market. The most recent case concerns Egyptian citrus fruits, which have once again come under scrutiny. read more

Badakengyi, a wild banana variety from Papua New Guinea. This discovery could greatly benefit the banana industry, as Fusarium wilt STR4 is a devastating disease that affects banana crops worldwide. read more

In a citrus market update, the severe weather currently affecting South Africa cannot be ignored. "In the Eastern Cape, South Africa's largest citrus-growing region, rainfall has reached as much as 500 to 800 mm. Farms close to the rivers are heavily flooded, with infrastructure damage as well. read more

Dostawy malin nadal pozostają stabilne, przy jednoczesnym wzroście ilości. Watsonville: Dla firmy Gem Pack Berries, nowy zbór malin z regionu Watsonville zaczyna się rozwijać, gdy region ten przejmuje prowadzenie pod względem ilości. "Nasze dostawy szybko rosną. Tylko kilka tygodni dzieli nas od osiągnięcia szczytu letniego". read more

Prof. El-Saady Badawy talks about how Egypt's first comprehensive code for ornamental plants could increase flower exports, safeguard botanical heritage, and enhance green spaces nationwide. This week, Prof. Badawy, who specializes in ornamental plants and garden landscaping at the Faculty of… read more

Across the Western Cape, schools are closed today due to the arrival of two cold fronts following closely behind the severe cutoff low that caused devastation last week in the Gamtoos Valley, Eastern Cape. A screenshot of a video allegedly taken in a Grabouw apple orchard shows the impact of high wind speeds. read more

ClemenGold International, the South African company responsible for the ClemenGold® mandarin brand, has collaborated with Sinclair, a fresh produce labeling company, and its agent HG Molenaar to introduce the Sinclair T55 fruit label. This label is certified for both home and industrial composting. read more

La Unió Llauradora informs that in April, the European food alert system RASFF detected 8 rejections of citrus fruits from Egypt due to the presence of unauthorized active ingredients in the European Union or exceeding the Maximum Residue Limits (MRL). This represents a 166% increase compared to the same month last year. read more

The 2025/2026 Egyptian orange season is coming to an end, presenting challenges for exporters. Mahmoud Esawy from Citrus Agro For Packing And Exporting Agriculture Crops describes it as a season marked by low volumes and margins. read more

Professor El-Saady Badawy discusses how Egypt's first comprehensive code for ornamental plants could boost flower exports, preserve botanical heritage, and expand green spaces across the country. This week, El-Saady Badawy, professor of ornamental plants and garden landscaping at the Faculty of… read more

Aldi Süd's global sourcing director, Franka Rodriguez; marketing expert Nuria Pizan; Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice president Europe and Africa Fresh Del Monte; Andrew Dominy of Tropic Biosciences; RaboResearch's Cindy van Rijswick; Trops CEO Victor Luque; Thierry Athemon, commercial read more

Faced with water shortages, some growers in the El Jadida region of Morocco are now turning to pitayas as an alternative crop. In the municipality of Tnin Chtouka, an experimental nursery set up at El Oulja is currently carrying out trials to assess the behavior of this tropical plant. read more

The National Food Safety Authority reported that from May 2 to 8, a total of 3,812 food consignments, totaling 230,000 tons, were exported by 1,480 companies, covering around 760 different food products. According to the authority's 17th weekly report for 2026, 39 types of fruits were exported. read more

Po udanym pierwszym cyklu w sezonie, sektor malinowy w Maroku boryka się z trudnościami w drugim cyklu ze względu na straty poniesione na północy kraju między styczniem a marcem, w wyniku burz i powodzi. Amine Bennani, prezes Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców Miękkich. read more

Sezon 2025/26 przyniósł wiele wyzwań dla producentów w egipskim sektorze mrożonych truskawek IQF. Pomimo obfitości dostaw, źródła informują o zmiennym jakościowo towarze, presji regulacyjnej na rynkach eksportowych oraz rosnących kosztach produkcji i logistyki. W kwietniu Egipskie Centrum Mediów Rządowych zaprzeczyło read more

KQ Cargo has introduced seven weekly flights between Amsterdam and Nairobi, Kenya, in order to enhance flexibility and bolster cargo links to Africa. The updated schedule aims to place cargo in closer proximity to major African markets via Nairobi, facilitating quicker and smoother connections. read more

The avocado season in Spain recently ended with consistently high prices due to decreased production caused by heavy rains and a significant reduction in supply from Morocco. Currently, Peruvian avocados are dominating the European markets, which are experiencing an abundance of supply. read more

This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is high demand for durians due to the holiday, which is driving strong sales and causing prices to increase. Additionally, there is a shortage of large Thai coconuts, South African Fuji apples have been introduced to the market, and blueberry prices have slightly decreased. In terms of imported apples, read more