Zimbabwe has earned US$2.5 million from flower exports in the nine months leading up to September, as the Government aims to boost the floriculture industry to US$16 million by 2030. This marks a four percent increase from last year's earnings of US$2.4 million. Statistics from the Zimbabwe National… read more

DP World has launched a new shipping route connecting Morocco, the UK, and Europe. The first vessel under the DP World Atlas service arrived at the Port of Agadir on 17 November. The M/V BF Carp unloaded over 400 new reefer containers as part of its inaugural voyage. read more

Morocco's Nador West Med Port may open ahead of schedule, as Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka announced during a budget presentation that the port is fully prepared. He mentioned that operations could commence by the end of 2026, which is earlier than the initial target of 2027. The government is now focusing on efforts to ensure a smooth launch. read more

Samskip has introduced a new shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands. This initiative is anticipated to enhance Moroccan export routes and enhance connectivity with European markets. The Morocco-Europe service is tailored to transport a diverse range of cargo. read more

Imara Avocado Factory has announced a new farmer-support program in Makueni County after taking part in the Makueni Avocado Farmers Day 2025. Director Nelson Kamwaro stated that the program is designed to enhance Kenya's avocado value chain by enhancing fruit quality, yields, and... read more

Spanish grower organizations report increased pressure on early-season clementine and satsuma markets as South African citrus volumes continue to rise in the European Union. Farming associations in Valencia state that reduced tariffs under the 2016 EU–South Africa trade agreement have led to this situation. read more

The Port of Cape Town Container Terminal is implementing operational upgrades in preparation for South Africa's deciduous fruit export season, which begins in November and is expected to experience a 3% increase in volumes until March 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy visited the terminal to assess the progress. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable logistics sector is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation. AL SAKR GROUP, an Egyptian exporter of high-quality fresh produce with experience in international markets since 2024, is undertaking a project that will position it as the first Egyptian company with a read more

Egypt's Fresh All Green is optimistic about the upcoming strawberry campaign, with strong export expectations. The vertically integrated grower-exporter mentioned that the season started in mid-November and will continue until April. read more

With the fresh produce sector facing increased competition, two South African brands are leading the way with focused branding activities. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the new US tariff exemptions, as well as the inclusion of oranges as a citrus category. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the new US tariff exemptions and the inclusion of oranges as a citrus category. read more

Fruitist (formerly Agrovision) has entered into a strategic partnership with Elifab and Mat Exakta, both part of the Ellips Group, to supply sorting, packing, and AI grading technology for blueberry packhouses in multiple countries. The agreement was formalized by Steve Magami of Fruitist. read more

CPJ Erasmus & Seun operates a mixed fruit and vegetable business in the Letsitele Valley, with 350 hectares dedicated to vegetables and 700 hectares to citrus. Bell peppers are the main crop, supported by sweetcorn, butternut, and small volumes of green beans. The citrus varieties grown include pomelo, oranges, and soft citrus fruits. read more

The Agricultural Research Council in South Africa is encouraging growers to participate in testing new fruit cultivars developed for local production conditions. This was announced by Dr., ARC senior manager for intellectual property and commercialization, during the Subtrop Marketing Symposium in White River. read more

According to EastFruit analysis, in 2025 Egypt experienced an unprecedented surge in fresh grape exports to Italy. Between January and July, over 7,000 tons of Egyptian grapes arrived in our country, with a value close to 20 million dollars. read more

Egyptian exporters are hoping for a "calm and normal" season for oranges, despite a number of challenges ahead. According to Mostafa Ali, CEO of Premium Sourcing, the main challenge for the upcoming season is the continued predominance of small and medium-sized oranges. The exporter says, "Last read more

Tanzania ogłosiła uruchomienie nowej targowej wystawy świeżych owoców, warzyw i kwiatów, która będzie odbywać się corocznie w Arusha. Wydarzenie, o nazwie Horti Logistica Africa, jest organizowane przez Tanzanijskie Stowarzyszenie Ogrodnictwa (TAHA) we współpracy z rządem. Horti Logistica Africa to Nowe wydarzenie, które ma na celu promowanie handlu produktami ogrodniczymi w Afryce. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agents for Elifab Solutions, installed the first Elifab blueberry sorter with Ellips True-AI in the North West Province earlier this year. The key feature of True-AI is its ability to recognize both the calyx and the stem. read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agent of Elifab Solutions, installed the country's first TrueAI blueberry sorter in the North West Province earlier this year. According to a company representative, "The main difference with the TrueAI is that it can recognize the calyx and the stem with 100% accuracy." read more