Today, the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened its doors for the second day of the HortiFlora event. The three-day trade show will continue until April 3, and the organizers, HPP Exhibitions, are pleased with the success of the first day and the start of the second day. With a record number of 140 exhibitors, the event promises to be a fruitful opportunity for participants. read more

Finland has always depended on imported fresh berries to fulfill the growing consumer demand outside of the summer season. Almost half of all fresh raspberries, which constitute a market worth €17 million annually, are sourced from warmer regions such as Morocco and Portugal. The long winters in Finland, with minimal natural daylight, contribute to this reliance on imports. read more

Morocco continues to increase its banana imports, according to EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country had imported over 36,000 tons of bananas, which is 28.8% more than the previous year and twice as much as in 2022. This figure also sets a record for the observation period. read more

The campaign to promote Egyptian garlic is advancing well for exporters, driven by robust demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. As a result, there is a surplus of large, top-quality garlic available. This is occurring amidst a period when competitors are facing production challenges. read more

Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, starting from April 1. With more than 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry, specifically in the cut flower sector, Roderick brings a vast amount of knowledge and leadership skills to his new position. read more

African floriculture experts gathered in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday to discuss strategies for boosting the continent's flower exports, enhancing market access, and improving supply chain efficiency. The two-day Flower Logistics Africa 2025 conference brought together senior government read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z RPA ma potencjał wzrostu na kluczowych rynkach globalnych, zwłaszcza w UE i Chinach, pomimo wyzwań związanych z zmiennością klimatu i zmieniającą się dynamiką handlową. Według Allianz Trade, RPA mogłaby wykorzystać zakłócenia związane z taryfami USA i swoją strategiczną read more

Dziś Millennium Hall w Addis Abebie, w Etiopii, otworzył swoje drzwi na drugi dzień targów HortiFlora. Trzydniowa wystawa potrwa do 3 kwietnia, a organizatorzy, HPP Exhibitions, są zadowoleni z pierwszego dnia i początku drugiego dnia. Zanotowano rekordową liczbę 140...

Today, the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened its doors for the second day of HortiFlora. The three-day trade show will last until April 3, and so far, the organizers, HPP Exhibitions, are pleased with the first day and the start of the second day. With a record number of 140... read more

Dzisiaj Millennium Hall w Addis Abebie, Etiopia, otworzył swoje drzwi na drugi dzień targów HortiFlora. Targi potrwają trzy dni, do 3 kwietnia, i organizatorzy, HPP Exhibitions, są zadowoleni z przebiegu pierwszego dnia oraz początku drugiego dnia. Zanotowano rekordową liczbę 140... read more

The blueberry season in Morocco has been delayed this year, with the peak harvest pushed back by almost a month. Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We will be experiencing increasing harvests in the upcoming weeks, and we anticipate reaching peak volume levels in April." read more

Dümmen Orange has appointed Roderick Benjamin as the Managing Director of its farm in Naivasha, Kenya, effective April 1. With over 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, specifically in cut flowers, Roderick brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership expertise to his new position. read more

African floriculture experts assembled in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday to discuss strategies for increasing the continent's flower exports, improving market access, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. The two-day Flower Logistics Africa 2025 conference brought together senior government read more

South Africa is planning to increase its avocado exports to China after the market was recently opened. In 2024, a 40ft container carrying 21 tons of avocados has already been sent to China. This shipment represents only 0.03% of South Africa's total avocado exports, which amount to 81,012 tons. Derek Donkin, the CEO of the company, is optimistic about the prospects of expanding avocado exports to China. read more

An początkujący plantator awokado z Centralnych Wyżyn Papui Nowej Gwinei powiedział, że awokado można uprawiać komercyjnie po tym, jak zebrał pierwsze owoce awokado z jego sadu próbnego w grudniu 2024 roku. Solepa Aganisafa po raz pierwszy rozpoczął swoją przygodę z awokado w 2021 roku i założył swoją

The aspiring avocado grower in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has said that avocados can be grown commercially after he picked the first avocado fruits from his trial orchard last December (2024). Solepa Aganisafa first embarked on the avocado journey in 2021 and established his read more

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold storage facility on Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam was officially opened. Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and Leon van Vliet, the site manager of the new cross-dock and cold storage warehouse, expects a lot more produce to come through. read more

In the past few weeks, there has been a decrease in the number of Moroccan cherry tomatoes reaching the European market. However, the volumes in Morocco remain high, with growers experiencing a peak in production. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, the Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation to FreshPlaza. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) expects a 5.5% increase in apple production in the Southern Hemisphere, with a total volume of 4.5 million tons. South Africa is projected to be the largest producer with an expected harvest of 1.47 million tons, a 3.4% increase from 2024. Brazil and Chile follow with 950,000 tons. read more

Tests conducted this year on the new strawberry varieties developed by UC Davis - the University of California - have highlighted the increasingly important role that Egypt and Jordan are playing in the global strawberry production landscape. This was stated by Rupert Hargreaves. read more

Dole has added the Ataulfo mango to its Dole Exotic Selection range, offering it to retail, wholesale, and food service customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recognized for its golden-yellow skin, soft texture, and sweet taste with hints of peach and vanilla, the Ataulfo mango is now accessible in these regions. read more

Justin Chadwick, who has served as the chief executive of the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) for a long time, is retiring. read more