The Rwandan avocado industry is preparing for the upcoming season launch at the end of September 2024. Seun Rasheed, CEO of SOUK Farms, has announced "significant developments that will transform the avocado sector in Rwanda". Rasheed states: "The production phase is advancing smoothly, and we are" read more

Maliny będą rosły w całym sierpniu ze względu na cieplejsze temperatury, ogłosiła organizacja branżowa British Berry Growers. read more

Egyptian producer-exporter Pico Modern Agriculture will showcase its new varieties of strawberries and grapes at the upcoming Asia Fruit Logistica exhibition in Hong Kong. The company will also introduce avocados and Barhi dates to its product range, as announced by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

TopFruit is launching three new black-skinned plums known for their outstanding taste and early harvesting period. These plums are distinguished by their black skin and red flesh, specifically chosen and bred to flourish in the Southern African climate. Three attractive black-skinned plums from TopFruit. read more

Jeden miesiąc od rozpoczęcia sezonu słodkich ziemniaków egipskich, popyt jest wysoki i stabilny, ale ceny spadają. "To całkowicie normalne, że ceny spadają na tym etapie sezonu" - mówi Zayed Lasheen, dyrektor generalny firmy AfriGoodGrows. Eksporter twierdzi: "Produkcja słodkich ziemniaków egipskich jest obfita w tym sezonie". read more

Celtic has announced that they will continue their presence in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia. Former employee Chiel den Ouden is taking over the leadership of the company. "Our main goal is to revive the company and make use of our 25-year experience in constructing projects in different African countries." read more

The ban, as reported by reefertrends, has already led to income losses among South African farmers as demand has decreased. Botswana's President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has defended the decision, stating that the import ban on vegetables is a read more

Explore the export opportunities for fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco within three days through the 'FAO/EBRD Project: Food Security Package SEMED – Diversifying and Adding Value to Export Markets'! After a successful kick-off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, we are now moving southeast and extending an invitation. read more

Pod koniec sezonu egipskie winogrona znikają z europejskich rynków, ale nadal są eksportowane do Afryki, jak twierdzi Aya Montasser, kierownik eksportu w firmie Fresh Yard. „Nasze eksporty do Europy zazwyczaj kończą się pod koniec czerwca. Pięć lat temu zaczęliśmy eksportować do Afryki, co pozwala nam" read more

Dutch seed potato exporters have received good news! The Egyptian Central Authority of Plant Quarantine has extended the deadline for allowing seed potato shipments to enter the country. The original deadline of December 1st, 2024, has now been moved to December 23rd, 2024. This extension provides crucial breathing space for exporters. read more

Hishtil supplies young plants to professional and home growers worldwide. Their product range includes various vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants, both edible and decorative. Hishtil operates in Israel, Europe, the USA, and Africa. read more

Arguably the most important event that unites many people working in the fresh produce industry in Southern Africa, the annual International Fresh Produce Association's Southern Africa conference was the first one following South Africa's historic 2024 elections, which brought about significant political change. read more

The most significant adjustments were in the Sundays River Valley (decrease of almost 1 million cartons) and the Western Cape (Citrusdal - 100,000 cartons). Strong winds in the Sundays River Valley and floods in Citrusdal have affected these figures. read more

Egyptian lemons will arrive on the market in September. Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season, and demand seems to be stronger too, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. The exporter says: "Many farms have planted lemons after last season's success. At Gelila, we are
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Unlike her South African fellow panellists at the annual IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at Indian fruit importer IG International, observed a remarkable resilience to price inflation in the Indian economy."When we look at consumer spend, we see that is growing.
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The supply of lemons from South Africa and Argentina, the leading Southern Hemisphere growing countries at this time of the year, is lower. This is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, which have affected the lemon harvests. As South Africa's lemon season is beginning to come to an end, the availability of lemons from this region is decreasing. read more

Throughout the season, the Egyptian citrus industry was severely affected by the geopolitical situation, despite seeing an increase in volumes and improved sizes compared to the previous season. It is worth noting that the security crisis in the Red Sea escalated into a logistical crisis, isolating Egypt from the international market. read more

For the third year in a row, the Senegalese mango season is experiencing major disruptions. Abdoulay Gueye, mango grower and president of the Association of growers and harvest technicians of mango in Niayes says: "We continue to experience poor campaigns, but this season's issues are
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The Egyptian table grape campaign continues in a complicated production and marketing configuration, with mixed success. Volumes are down, but the season is longer. Demand is increasing, but prices are not keeping pace. The geopolitical situation is causing major logistical hurdles, but is much
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"Egypt and Morocco, two of the leading global exporters of frozen berries, are mostly missing from the Southeast Asian market, which is currently witnessing a considerable growth in frozen produce," said Yevhen Kuzin, an International Consultant at FAO and a Horticulture Market Analyst, during the online event. read more