South Africa is scheduled to participate in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, with a focus on boosting its agricultural exports. One of the main objectives for the country during this event is to push for the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs among BRICS nations. read more

Key players in the Côte d'Ivoire banana supply chain, including banana companies, workers unions, retailers, government representatives, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), have signed a roadmap for negotiating living wages in the industry. read more

In recent years, avocado cultivation in Kenya has experienced a real boom phase. The demand for the creamy and healthy fruits from the East African country is increasing worldwide. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is involved in promoting the export of Kenyan avocados. read more

The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) recently revealed that Nigeria exported onions worth N107.9 billion between April and September. The announcement was made by Alhaji Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, the national president of NOPPMAN, during the 6th International Conference. read more

The total number of detections of black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa or CBS) in citrus fruit from South Africa recorded in European ports last September was 7, bringing the year's total to date. This dangerous fungus is regulated as a "priority" by the EU. read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more

Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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Zespół EastFruit rozpoczyna proces selekcji importerów owoców i warzyw oraz kupców sieci supermarketów z Polski, Rumunii, Ukrainy, Kazachstanu i Uzbekistanu na bezpłatną wycieczkę na targi Food Africa w Kairze, w Egipcie, od 3 do 5 grudnia 2024 r., w ramach których odbędą się negocjacje. read more

"Liege Airport (LGG) has the potential to become Europe's largest air cargo flower hub," says Willum van den Hoogen, Managing Director at Florius International FZCO, a flower supplier with farms in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Colombia. This potential is due to the reduced air cargo capacity at Schiphol Airport. read more

The citrus season from South Africa to the US began successfully but was affected by heavy rainfall, leading to disruptions in the supply chain. Some regions experienced decreased production, and adverse weather conditions caused delays in loading vessels at various points throughout the season. "Our group of growers, shippers..." read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Ukraina z powodzeniem przywróciła import pomarańczy, co oznacza trzeci z rzędu sezon wobec pełnoskalowej agresji Rosji, zgodnie z informacjami portalu EastFruit. Od listopada 2023 do czerwca 2024 ukraińscy importerzy sprowadzili 65 000 ton pomarańczy, przewyższając... read more

The authority recorded an export volume of 2.3 million tons with a value of 1.1 billion US dollars. Of that, 1.93 million tons were oranges and 147,000 tons were lemons, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. While the total value increased, the revenue per ton decreased. read more

Maersk announced the launch of its new seasonal sea freight service called Korosho Express, specifically designed to support the Tanzanian cashew trade. The service will begin operation at the end of October 2024 and run until February 2025, coinciding with the peak season of the cashew trade. read more

South Africa's Table Grape Industry (SATI) has appointed Denene Erasmus as its new Market Development and Communications Manager, a position she assumed on October 14th. read more

The South African group Zeder Investments has announced that the planned sale of its remaining Capespan Agri assets, which include three apple and pear farms and a packhouse in the Western Cape, is nearing completion. read more

The Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF), which took place at the Jamhuri Showground from 23rd to 29th September 2024, attracted more than 500 exhibitors from around the world. Hosted by the Agricultural Society of Kenya, the event focused on "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for" read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is urging for immediate policy measures to enable temperature-controlled logistics providers in Africa to enhance the resilience of food supply chains in anticipation of future energy blackouts and load-shedding. GCCA Africa Director Paul Matthew made the call as part of the initiative. read more

Over the past five years, the dynamics of the global blueberry export market have undergone notable changes, particularly among countries ranked outside the top ten exporters. Zimbabwe, for instance, has emerged as a key player, ascending to the 13th position in global blueberry exports with an... read more