The Egyptian Cabinet has recently approved the establishment of a special economic zone in Port Said dedicated to the production of citrus concentrates. Covering an area of 10,000 square meters within the industrial zone, the "Ghrs for Citrus Concentrates" zone aims to support the citrus industry by enforcing. read more

Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily stopped exporting avocado varieties such as Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, as reported by All Business Africa, to avoid the harvesting of unripe fruits and potential blacklisting by international buyers. read more

The clementine season in the Berkane region is about to start. Calendars for the region's main variety, "Clémentine Berkane", will begin in two weeks, while the early variety Bruno is already being exported. Berkane, located in eastern Morocco, is one of the country's most important areas for clementine production. read more

The note, published by the two French organizations: Légumes de France and AOP Tomates et Concombres de France

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has announced a seasonal ban on macadamia harvesting from November 2, 2024, to March 1, 2025. This measure is intended to prevent the export of immature nuts, as explained by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja. The ban comes after consultations with industry stakeholders... read more

Agricultural economists Thabile Nkunjana and Sifiso Ntombela have pointed out the tension caused by Botswana and Namibia's restrictions on South African citrus and vegetables. They argue that these bans go against the principles of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu), weakening regional integration. read more

The first summer rains in Limpopo have cleared the dust from the table grape vines in the Loskop Valley, aiding their growth. However, the table grape season is expected to start around ten days later. Limpopo is the second smallest of the five South African production areas, but it is the very first. read more

Włoska Sycylia doświadczała nieprzewidywalnej pogody przez większość roku 2023, aż do grudnia i stycznia 2024 roku. To doprowadziło do nadprodukcji upraw ogrodniczych, co obniżyło ich wartość, a normalizacja rynku nastąpiła dopiero w lutym tego roku. W tunelach w Licata doszło do powodzi w sobotę, 19 października 2024 roku. read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to cater to the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has since diversified its activities to encompass a variety of crops including cherries. read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to address the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has broadened its scope to encompass various crops like cherries. read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to address the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has broadened its activities to encompass a variety of crops including cherries. read more

In June 2024, the Tanzanian National Assembly passed the Finance Act for 2024/2025, introducing major tax reforms to support agriculture. A seminar, sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, took place on June 26, 2024, in Arusha, facilitated by PwC and regulatory authorities. Participants from... read more

The West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and financed by the European Union (EU), has significantly improved market access for 48,849 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) at both national and international levels. read more

Znalezienie odpowiedniej równowagi pomiędzy jakością a efektywnością kosztową w branży świeżych produktów spożywczych jest kluczowe. "W miarę rosnącej tendencji do eksportu owoców i warzyw w kontenerach zbiorczych, Euro Jumbo Bin® firmy Mpact Plastic Containers wyróżnia się jako gra zmieniająca zasady. Został on specjalnie" read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in Kenya has announced the end of the export season for Hass, Pinkerton, Fuerte, and Jumbo avocado varieties. This suspension, starting from October 25, 2024, applies to sea shipments for the fiscal year 2024/2025, while air shipments will... read more

The Horticultural Business Club South Netherlands recently organized a successful excursion trip to the Moroccan city of Agadir and the surrounding horticultural area of Souss-Massa from October 13 to 16, 2024, with 50 participants from the regional horticultural sector. read more

Sources from the South African citrus industry have indicated that the recent court order in Durban High Court to intervene in a port investment agreement will have a "significant impact" and will hinder private sector participation in Durban's container terminals. read more

"The decline in export volume can be attributed to the interplay of several factors: Recurring periods of drought, frost, and temperature fluctuations have directly impacted the production and quality of citrus fruits. According to Maroc Citrus," read more

Kenyan macadamia farmers are calling for a revision of the regulations controlling the export of raw macadamia nuts and other oil crops, with the goal of reducing the authority of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary over these exports. They are suggesting the creation of a price control board to oversee the export market and address the issue. read more

Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club took place during the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. The goal of this collaboration is to market Fresh Forward's concept varieties. read more