Over the past decade, the cherry industry in South Africa has transformed from a niche business into one of the most promising success stories in the country's horticulture sector. read more

Według Rafaela Prieto Rodrígueza, przedstawiciela Mayacert, globalnie obecnej firmy certyfikującej założonej w Gwatemali, rosnące wymagania międzynarodowych rynków sprawiły, że certyfikacje stały się niemal niezbędnym wymogiem do współpracy z sieciami supermarketów w Europie, Stanach Zjednoczonych.

According to Rafael Prieto Rodríguez, representative of Mayacert, a globally present certification company founded in Guatemala, the growing demands of international markets have made certifications an almost indispensable requirement to work with supermarket chains in Europe, the United States. read more

The issue of reciprocity when it comes to products from third countries, which was also prominent in the agreement with Mercosur, is back in the spotlight following a report from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) regarding oranges originating from read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more

The watermelon season in Mauritania has started, with increased demand from Europe due to the arrival of Ramadan. However, Mauritanian exporters are disappointed by their inability to access the Moroccan market, which is experiencing high demand related to Ramadan but lacks sufficient supply. The Moroccan market has historically been closed off to fresh… read more

As we come to the end of the Valentine's Day season, Emirates SkyCargo has continued to support Kenya's export industry by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments, such as fresh-cut flowers and premium gifts, are delivered to customers around the world quickly and in perfect condition. Kenya remains one of the major hub read more

A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been". read more

W 2025 roku eksport rolny Południowej Afryki osiągnął rekordową wartość 15,1 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 10 procent w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Aktywność eksportowa utrzymała się na wysokim poziomie przez cały rok. W czwartym kwartale eksport wyniósł 3,4 miliarda dolarów, co stanowiło wzrost o 7 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, wspierany większą ilością towarów i poprawionymi warunkami. read more

India's apple imports are increasing significantly as premium apples from global sources are filling the gaps left by challenges in domestic supply, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of Embrace Fresh. "Washington apples have arrived, along with early shipments from South Africa through partners like Delecta and Cape Span. Our New Zealand, read more

We fully support and share the alarm raised by the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Oranges IGP regarding the entry into the Italian and European market of oranges from Egypt containing residues of Chlorpropham, a substance banned in the European Union. read more

Po trzech tygodniach powodzi na północy Maroka, plantatorzy miękkich owoców przygotowują się do powrotu na swoje farmy, aby ocenić szkody i przeprowadzić niezbędne naprawy, chociaż dla wielu z nich sezon jest już zakończony - informuje FreshPlaza.

"After three weeks of flooding in northern Morocco, soft fruit growers are preparing to return to their farms to assess the damage and carry out the necessary repairs, even though for many of them the season is already over," reports FreshPlaza. read more

As South Africans prepare to spoil their loved ones this Valentine's Day, 28 young people who were previously unemployed are finding new hope through the Shoprite Group's first-ever Retail Readiness Programme (RRP) intake within its Freshmark Flower Co. operations. The timing is significant: while read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more

Danziger is scheduled to participate in a series of Roses Open Days (The Global Rose Festival 2026) in Kenya (16-20.2.2026) and Colombia (24-27.3.2026), with an additional exclusive Open Day in Ecuador (by invitation only). Registration for the Rose Open Days in Kenya and Colombia is now open. read more

Westfalia Fruit India has launched a Winter Mango campaign by introducing the South African-grown Shelly mango, which extends India's mango season into the winter months. read more

Indian white onion exports are significantly more competitive this season due to the removal of a 20% export duty last year and a stronger Euro, which has driven CFR prices substantially lower compared to the previous year, according to Danish Shah from Sanghar Exports. Sanghar Exports is an onion exporter to markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. read more

On the rooftop of Kenilworth Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, the five tunnels of HandPicked City Farm are exposed to wind, heat, and sharp seasonal contrasts. Two tunnels stretch 20 meters in length, three are shorter at six meters, and together they hold roughly 340 vertical growing towers. read more

Morocco became the largest avocado exporter in Africa in 2025, surpassing Kenya as shipments from East Africa decreased. According to initial data from the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review, total African avocado exports increased by 16.7% in 2025 to approximately 430,000 tons, with growth mainly driven by North Africa. read more

The plantation operator Sipef, based in Schoten, Antwerp, achieved record financial results last year, driven by strong performance in its established plantations and advantageous sales prices. The company has a global presence, operating in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Ivory Coast. read more

The suspense is over: the first South African stonefruit have arrived in China, with Delecta opening the field with late cultivar yellow and white flesh nectarines. "When we got word that the final approval had been signed and South Africa could now officially send stonefruit to China, we made read more