Mpact, a packaging company in South Africa's paper and plastics sector, is shifting its attention back to opportunities in the fruit industry, despite facing larger economic difficulties. The company announced a 29.9% decrease in headline earnings per share to 323.6 cents but emphasized a robust... read more

What started as a modest trade fair has grown into a significant event for buyers interested in Ethiopia's variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a higher number of exhibitors, a wide range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has gained prominence. read more

Ahmed Adel, CEO of Global Veg Egy, stated that the Egyptian garlic season is showing promising signs with high volumes and good quality. He mentioned, "We're really pleased with this season's garlic harvest. The garlic is in good health and has the right sizes, which are even larger than in previous seasons, thanks to." read more

What started as a modest trade fair has developed into a significant event for buyers looking to explore Ethiopia's variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a record number of exhibitors, a wide range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has grown in prominence. read more

Tomato producers in France and Morocco are prepared to sign a bilateral agreement to regulate tomato seasonality and ensure fair competition in the French market, as reported by Réussir. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has concluded a series of discussions with government stakeholders to enhance relationships and evaluate market access issues. read more

An important meeting of citrus growers in South Africa, a delayed budget speech by the national minister of finance, and the court case between International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and shipping giant Maersk are all key events this week that impact the citrus industry. read more

"Tertius Strauss of Verdant Citrus Massingir believes that while the Lowveld in South Africa is renowned for its citrus production, the neighboring Mozambique offers even better potential. As the general manager, he has made significant investments in a small village in Gaza Province to be a part of this thriving industry." read more

Rain in February caused a delay in harvesting the early lemon crop in the northern region of South Africa, which has been frustrating for growers. This delay has led to an early demand for South African lemons from Southeast Asian countries, due to the lower crop yield this year. read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. The agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. Previously, Moroccan tomatoes have been a complementary option. read more

Mission in Mali for the Macfrut staff, a leading trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector. Focus on the country's potential in relation to its capacity for mango exports, as it is the largest producer in Africa. The eighth largest country in Africa by size, with a... read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market, as reported by Réussir. The agreement aims to tackle competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) and local growers have refuted allegations that government policies have caused a decrease in macadamia prices from around $1.00 to $0.60 per kilogram. Jane Maigua, Chairperson of MACNUT, clarified that the policy guarantees that no farmer will receive less than $0.67 per kilogram. read more

New focus on the African Continent for Macfrut, the International trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector (6-8 May 2025 - Rimini Expo Centre). The mission targeted Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa, with a population of over 21 million inhabitants. During the mission, read more

The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Among EU countries, Spain showed the most significant increase, rising from 347.019 million euros in 2023 to 449.202 million euros in 2024. read more

Mali is the leading mango producer in Africa, producing approximately 800,000 tonnes, with only 11,000 tonnes being exported. The main obstacles preventing more exports are the distance from the refrigerated container ports (Abidjan or Dakar) and the lack of a reliable cold chain. read more

Morocco is increasing its fresh raspberry exports to the United Kingdom, as reported by EastFruit. During the 2023/24 season, Moroccan traders shipped a record volume of berries to the UK market. In the first six months of the current season, exports reached 5.7 thousand tons, which is more than double the amount compared to the previous season. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

Maroko nadal zwiększa eksport świeżych malin do Wielkiej Brytanii, informuje EastFruit. Po dostarczeniu rekordowej liczby owoców na rynek brytyjski w sezonie 2023/24, handlowcy utrzymali swoją dynamikę. W pierwszych sześciu miesiącach bieżącego sezonu, objętość read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is coming to an early end. This year, the campaign has been characterized by a significant increase in prices. Similar to the 2022/2023 season, this campaign is being impacted by a shortage of large sizes and logistical challenges, resulting in price fluctuations and market... read more