The Burundian producer-exporter Jenika primarily focuses on producing green beans for the local market, while its Hass avocados are predominantly exported to Europe and the Middle East. read more

The reasons for the massive infestation mentioned in the media reports are the heat of the past months and the increasing resistance of the insect to plant protection agents. Biological control measures have so far been hardly used in Morocco. read more

Mandarin imports in Southeast Asia have surged in the 2023/24 season after two years of decline, according to EastFruit. In the first 11 months of the current season (July 2023 – May 2024), key importers in the region (excluding Vietnam) brought in just under 440,000 tons of mandarins, an 8% increase. read more

The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) of South Africa is reporting additional decreases in the export of Navel and Valencia oranges for the 2024 season as a result of adverse weather conditions. read more

With his appointment, the focus is once again placed on increasing agricultural productivity, biosafety, and expanding market access for South African products. read more

Following the cold fronts that brought floods and strong winds to the Western Cape, extreme cold conditions spread further north in the country, leading to severe frost at the beginning of week 30. This resulted in entire lemon and orange plantations being destroyed, causing significant. read more

PALS, which is already recognized as one of the most dynamic land reform initiatives in the country, stated that there are already more than 50 success stories that have emerged from the initiative. "This is a coalition in the truest sense of the word. Regardless of their political. read more

Partners in Agri Land Solutions (Pals), a newly established private sector initiative in South Africa dedicated to promoting land reform, has fervently appealed to the country's new minister of land reform for meaningful and impactful changes in the wake of the recent national elections. read more

Don't miss out on the best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place on September 4-6. read more

The best deals on produce from Egypt and Morocco are waiting for you at Asia Fruit Logistica, September 4-6. read more

They rapidly approached the level of imported goods from Africa. Compared to the previous year, the price level at German wholesale markets was 15% higher in mid-July. In calendar week 28, German green beans cost an average of 3.84 euros/kg at wholesale markets and were thus around a read more

From November 2023 to May 2024, Egypt exported only 42,000 tons of oranges to the key Southeast Asian countries (excluding Hong Kong and Vietnam), which represents one of the lowest values of recent seasons. The most significant decline in Egyptian presence in the region occurred. read more

"Due to the abundance of stone fruits and berries, citrus fruits and exotic fruits typically take a backseat during the summer season. Currently, we are mainly offering juice oranges, primarily sourced from Egypt and South Africa as the Spanish season is winding down. In regards to pricing, the" read more

Po znacznym opóźnieniu, przyznawanie umów na zbieranie dziko rosnącego rozmarynu w Maroku odbywa się w kilku regionach kraju, chociaż niektóre regiony nie wezmą udziału w tej sezonie. Informuje o tym Mehdi Benchekroun, właściciel Les Domaines Mehdi Bencherkoun. "Suchaść read more

Online Training - Navigating the Southeast Asian fruit & vegetable market. Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco - August 7th read more

South Africa's primary citrus-producing region for the U.S. market, Citrusdal, has been affected by excessive rainfall during their harvest season. While the rain does not affect the quality of this resilient fruit as much as other types of deciduous fruit, the weather has had an impact on shipments. read more

W Papui Nowej Gwinei sektor rolnictwa doświadcza wzrostu popytu na świeże cebule, z cenami wzrastającymi do 150 kina za siatkę na głównym rynku w Lae, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z zwykłymi 120 kinami. John Pena, rolnik hodujący cebulę, podkreślił trwały wysoki popyt na ten produkt. Supermarkety read more

Riya Bunty Shah is the Business Development Director of Bloomingdale Roses in Kenya. This farm was established in 2013 and specializes in growing high-quality T-Hybrid roses. Since 2019, Riya has been a member of the Members' Council. In this interview, she shares her experiences of being on the Members' Council and the benefits it offers. read more

The Twypack packhouse, located in Nelspruit, specializes in packing soft citrus, handling up to 800 tonnes daily. Despite being distant from the global markets it exports to, the packhouse is committed to packing and shipping its entire crop without the flexibility of fulfilling specific orders quickly like other citrus suppliers. read more