Ziv Ben-Ami, director of Auryon, argues that South Africa's excessively strict regulations that group heavy-duty fungicides with products classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration are hindering innovation. read more

Mangoes from Egypt are gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In recent years, Egypt has been consistently ramping up its mango exports, particularly to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ehab Nasser from Montreal-based company says, "Due to its strategic geographic location, Egypt has a shipping advantage to reach these markets." read more

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Safresco, producent owoców z półkuli południowej, uprawia, pakuje, pozyskuje i sprzedaje cytrusy, winogrona i awokado, przy czym cytrusy stanowią główny produkt. Firma działa na 1 300 hektarach (ha) upraw cytrusów i posiada dwie zakłady pakowania w Południowej Afryce, 600 ha upraw cytrusów, 500 ha winogron oraz 500 ha. read more

Morocco's fresh onion exports reached record levels in the 2024/25 season after restrictions were lifted. According to EastFruit, between June 2024 and May 2025, Morocco exported 64,900 metric tons of fresh onions valued at US$238 million. This marked a 4.8-fold increase compared to the previous year. read more

West Africa has an excess supply of mangoes that surpasses the capacity of its local market, with less than 20% of the annual production being exported. More than half of the mango production goes to waste, resulting in losses. Therefore, there is a growing focus on processing and creating mango by-products as an opportunity. read more

With the transition from winter to spring, the end of imported lemon shipments from the southern hemisphere to the U.S. is approaching. Despite this, North American markets are still receiving some shipments from Chile and a smaller volume from South Africa. "This has been a particularly challenging season." read more

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"Our diverse production sites in Africa and South America give our customers the confidence that we can deliver avocados of consistently high quality year-round." read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

A new study, led by Chinese researcher Wang Y., has investigated the accumulation of organic acids in Chinese cherry fruits, with a focus on the genetic and biochemical mechanisms at play. The research offers valuable insights into how organic acids like citric, malic, and ascorbic acid affect fruit quality. read more

Naukowcy z Narodowego Centrum Innowacji Ziemniaczanych (NPIC) z Instytutu Jamesa Huttona wprowadzili do Kenii dwie nowe odmiany ziemniaków, które obecnie znajdują się na Krajowej Liście Odmian Kenii. Prace nad tym projektem przeprowadzono we współpracy z Uniwersytetem w St Andrews... read more

Osiągnięcie optymalnego nawożenia roślin jest kluczowe dla maksymalizacji wielkości i jakości plonu. To samo dotyczy wysokich upraw, takich jak winorośla i drzewa owocowe. Głównym celem w przypadku sadów jest dostarczenie roślinom niezbędnych składników odżywczych, aby zwiększyć efektywność chlorofilu. read more

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

The 15% tariffs on European agri-food products have come into effect, without any exemptions for Italian excellences. The decision, resulting from the EU-USA agreement signed at the end of July in Scotland and now formalized, coincides with the reduction of tariffs. read more

Jak pomidory mogą być pakowane efektywnie, ergonomicznie i zajmując najmniej miejsca, jednocześnie zachowując wysoką produktywność i minimalizując straty? TopControl opracował niestandardowe rozwiązanie dla firmy przetwarzającej warzywa. "Opracowaliśmy spersonalizowaną, trzywarstwową linię pakowania, która" read more

DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Itochu Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. read more

Following the severe droughts of 2023 and 2024, agriculture is expected to play a central role in reviving national growth, according to reports. Improved weather conditions, as stated by EastFruit, are creating a favorable environment for increased production of fruits and vegetables. read more

After the severe droughts of the years 2023 and 2024, agriculture is expected to play a central role in reviving national growth, according to reports. Improved weather conditions, as stated by EastFruit, are creating a favorable environment for increased production of fruits and... read more

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced on August 21, 2025, that Egypt has obtained market access to Peru for its strawberry seedling exports. The announcement followed a report from Mohamed el Mansi, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine. read more