South African table grape growers had a challenging season in 2026, a situation that mirrored some of the difficulties faced by stonefruit producers. read more

Agricultural export volumes from Egypt reached approximately 3.7 million tons since the start of 2026, according to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Data compiled by the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine showed citrus accounting for the largest export… read more

Egyptian garlic season has recently taken a positive turn, according to Ahmed Adel, CEO of Egyptian garlic exporter Global Veg Egy. He stated, "Up until maybe two or three weeks ago, the dry garlic season wasn't considered to be a very good one compared to the..." read more

The global mango market is currently experiencing another transition period, with supply shifts between Latin America, West Africa, and Brazil affecting availability, pricing, and trade flows in major importing regions. Factors such as airfreight shortages, reduced volumes from Mexico, and quality issues in Peru and South Africa are also playing a role. read more

For the Hoek group, returning to IFTEX Kenya for the second time signifies more than just another trade fair participation. It represents a year of expansion, new partnerships, and an increasing role in facilitating direct connections between Kenyan flowers and global markets. "We will be exhibiting at IFTEX for the second time in." read more

Domestic Elstar, Braeburn, and Jonagold apples made up the primary selection. Imported apples from Italy were mainly Pink Lady and Golden Delicious. France mainly provided Pink Lady and Jazz apples, typically in pre-packaged form. Supplies from the Netherlands, Belgium, and... read more

Morocco's imports of mangoes and guavas continued to increase in 2025, reaching record levels for the fifth consecutive year, according to EastFruit. In 2025, Morocco imported 21,900 tons of mangoes and guavas worth US$16.5 million. This represented a 40% increase compared with 2024 and nearly read more

Egipcian mangoes maintain their strong presence in international markets, primarily due to the wide variety of over 200 different mango types available, a well-developed local processing industry, and enhanced post-harvest handling techniques. Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.farm, explains that the total area dedicated to mango cultivation... read more

KQ Cargo has introduced seven weekly flights between Amsterdam and Nairobi, Kenya, in order to enhance flexibility and improve cargo connections to Africa. The updated schedule aims to strategically place cargo closer to important African markets via Nairobi, facilitating faster deliveries and strengthening connections. read more

Producing dried figs, which used to be a popular product in the Moroccan market, has decreased in recent years due to climatic and industry-specific reasons. Local Moroccan figs have been increasingly substituted by Turkish figs, particularly in the retail industry. Mohamed Ezzaam, a grower and processor, is one of those who have been affected by this trend. read more

Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its operations in West Africa by launching a new office in Cotonou, Benin. The office will commence operations on May 20th and will allow Hapag-Lloyd to better cater to its customers in Benin with a dedicated local presence. Benin is becoming a more significant market for the company. read more

South African agriculture could face heightened competition in the European Union market as the EU nears finalization of a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, warned Wandile Sihlobo, South Africa's Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land and chief economist of the Agricultural. read more

The first potato harvests from the Larache region in Northern Morocco have entered the market after the floods that occurred in the area two months ago. The region seems to be recovering from the flood event, as well as the Moroccan domestic market, which had been facing a shortage. read more

Persistent rain delays in various parts of South Africa are anticipated to shorten the lemon season, causing the northern and southern production regions to likely overlap in the next few weeks, according to Jako van Lill, the commercial director of DKI Global. "The main challenge this season is not necessarily the read more

Morocco's demand for tropical fruits is increasing, with mango and guava imports hitting record highs for the fifth consecutive year, as reported by EastFruit. In 2025, Morocco imported 21,900 tons of mangoes and guavas, totaling USD 16.5 million. This marks a 40% growth compared to 2024. read more

The najnowszy Absa AgriTrends Report pokazuje, że zmienność klimatyczna, zmieniające się wzorce podaży i niepewność polityki handlowej nadal kształtują światowy rynek cytrusów przed sezonem 2026. Według raportu, produkcja cytrusów na półkuli północnej w sezonie 2025/26 ma się zmniejszyć o read more

The mango market is currently at a crossroads, transitioning from the end of the South American campaign to the gradual arrival of African origins. This shift is leading to an abundance of supply and varying quality in a market with slow consumption. read more

Sezon egipskich pomarańczy dobiega końca. Był to burzliwy sezon, charakteryzujący się odnowioną konkurencją ze strony Chin na rynkach azjatyckich i napięciami w Morzu Czerwonym. Kampania oscylowała między niższą niż zwykle konkurencją na rynkach azjatyckich a obniżonymi cenami na rynku europejskim. To… read more

In 2023, disruptions in the supply of tomatoes to the Senegalese market, caused by production issues in its main source, Morocco, catalyzed an ambition to achieve self-sufficiency. Gade Gui, founded by Mabouba Diagne, swiftly implemented a project to work towards this goal. Eighteen months later, Gade Gui... read more

The acreage of Charentais melons is expected to decrease in France and Morocco, but slightly increase in Spain due to volatile weather conditions making planting difficult. read more