Kenya: Elevating soil health management
2026-01-09 00:00
Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd., located in the center of Nanyuki town, Kenya, has become a prominent producer of high-quality cut roses for the European market. With 25.5 hectares of greenhouse production and a workforce of over 450 employees, predominantly women, the farm has established a solid...
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Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will showcase approximately 40 companies from ten countries at its booth at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, highlighting a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits from South America and Africa.
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The Southern African grape season is proceeding as planned despite some disruptions.
2026-01-08 10:00
Wszystkie regiony eksportu winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce utrzymują swoje początkowe szacunki plonu, a krajowa prognoza pozostaje niezmieniona, zakładając, że 79,4 mln kartonów zostanie zbadanych pod kątem eksportu.
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Kenya: "This annual event signifies the start of the season"
2026-01-08 00:00
United Selections will once again start the new year with its annual Open Days in Nakuru, Kenya, taking place from January 14 to 16, 2026. "This yearly event has become a key moment for the floriculture industry, marking the beginning of the season where new varieties, developments, and
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South African table grape exports have reached 22 million cartons.
2026-01-08 00:00
By Week 52, packing had commenced in all five South African table grape production regions. A total of 22 million cartons (equivalent to 4.5 kg) had been inspected for export, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last season. Exported volumes had reached 11.4 million cartons by Week 52, which was a decrease of 5%.
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Tanzanian avocado exports average 36,520 tons per year.
2026-01-08 00:00
Tanzania obecnie eksportuje średnio 36 520 ton awokado rocznie, generując około 79 milionów dolarów rocznie. Kraj ten dąży do stania się czwartym co do wielkości eksporterem awokado w Afryce, ustępując Kenii, Etiopii, RPA i Maroku. Według urzędników, istnieją strategie mające na celu to osiągnięcie.
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Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not
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Cora Seeds brings variety innovation to the retail sector.
2026-01-08 00:00
Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna.
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The production of cherries in South Africa has reached a record high of 3,006 tons.
2026-01-08 00:00
Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future.
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"Egypt is currently in the midst of a strong orange season."
2026-01-08 00:00
Sezon pomarańczy w Egipcie przebiega tak dobrze, jak można było się spodziewać - mówi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor zarządzający G Fresh Export & Import: "Egipt doświadcza solidnego sezonu pomarańczy, z zdrowym i stabilnym dostawami. Plony pozostają silne w kluczowych regionach uprawy, wspierane przez ugruntowaną…
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The traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal has not yet returned to pre-crisis levels, despite the cessation of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. According to BIMCO, canal traffic in the first week of 2026 remained 60% below the levels recorded in the same week of 2023, when ships started rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope.
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The UK has imported a record volume of Egyptian table grapes.
2026-01-08 00:00
In 2025, Egypt notably increased its exports of table grapes to the United Kingdom, achieving a new record, as reported by EastFruit.
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The December rains are affecting the mandarin supply and leading to an increase in calls for Force Majeure in California.
2026-01-07 00:00
Mandarins are in short supply in the United States and are expected to remain so for the rest of January. Casey Kio, the executive vice president of global sourcing for Consalo, stated, "Both Morocco and California have experienced a significant amount of rain. It has been raining consistently throughout December in both regions."
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Morocco's citrus production is increasing, with mandarins being the primary export - USDA
2026-01-07 00:00
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is predicting a rise in citrus production in Morocco for the 2025/26 season.
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Specjalne wydarzenie przyszłego tygodnia: Rwanda
2026-01-07 00:00
Gospodarka Rwandy nadal w dużej mierze opiera się na rolnictwie samowystarczalnym. Jednak w ostatnich latach coraz więcej firm zaczęło konsolidować produkcję drobnych rolników i przygotowywać ją do eksportu. Chociaż wiele z tych eksportowanych produktów trafia na rynki regionalne, produkty takie jak chili
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How Egypt became a giant in the fruit and vegetable industry
2026-01-07 00:00
At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products.
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Morocco exports 52,400 tons of sweet peppers to Germany.
2026-01-07 00:00
Maroko rozszerzyło swoją pozycję na rynku niemieckiego słodkiego pieprzu, dostarczając po raz pierwszy w jednym sezonie ponad 50 000 ton - informuje EastFruit. W sezonie 2024/25, który trwa od października do września, Niemcy importowały 52,4 tysiąca ton marokańskich słodkich papryk.
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Cora Seeds Brand: varietal innovation for the retail sector
2026-01-07 00:00
Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with...
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An international retailer has entered the Ethiopian market through a franchise partnership.
2026-01-06 00:00
Carrefour has announced a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, to introduce Carrefour retail banners, systems, and product ranges in Ethiopia. As per the agreement, Carrefour will assist Midroc teams in transforming the current setup.
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The Egyptian potato export season is starting off on a stable note.
2026-01-06 00:00
Rok 2026 rozpoczął się z oczekiwaniami na ogólnie stabilny rynek egipskiego sektora ziemniaczanego, stałe poziomy cen i dalsze znaczenie głównych kierunków eksportu, w tym Rosji, krajów arabskich i Unii Europejskiej. Przewiduje się pewne zmiany między sezonem zimowym, a.
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