Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as stated by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and forward-thinking approach. read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocados from summer origins to supply the European market. Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, stated that avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder. read more

After an early start to the season, Moroccan mandarins have nearly completed their shipping to the U.S., ending earlier than usual. "There is very little fruit, if any, coming from Morocco. Most of it has already arrived and been shipped to stores, so what remains will likely have quality issues." read more

Maroko continues to confidently expand its presence in the Japanese market for frozen strawberries, reports EastFruit. In 2024, shipments reached 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, marking a 14% increase from 2023, when 4,445 tons were exported, and a 34% rise from the 2022 export volume of. read more

The Egyptian potato season is characterized by high production levels. Demand was initially low in January but increased in March in various markets. Mohammed Hassan, Export Manager at Al Gamal-Plantix Group, stated: "The beginning of the season was challenging, especially in. read more

Egyptian exports of fresh citrus fruit have dropped significantly this year due to domestic competition with processing plants, a challenge that other agricultural exporters, like those in the green beans sector, have been facing for years. Mohamed Fooad, co-founder of Egyfarm, highlights this issue. read more

The Midelt region, situated in the high Moroccan plains at an altitude of over 1400 meters, is known as the apple-growing hub of the country. This region used to be famous for its abundant water resources and regular snowfall. Unfortunately, seven consecutive years of drought have caused significant damage to the growers in the area. read more

Namibia is close to finalizing an agreement to enter China's grape market, which consists of 1.3 billion consumers. It is expected that this deal will result in approximately US$10.5 million in seasonal revenue from this market. Currently, Namibia's grape sector brings in about US$68.4 million. read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as reported by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and read more

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first nine out of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes. These cranes are being assembled on site by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Liebherr Africa. The terminal's investment in new equipment will greatly benefit the agricultural sector. read more

The melon market is currently in a transitional phase. Overseas volumes are rapidly declining, while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons. Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales, but that only works if read more

Egyptian Valencias are very small, creating an opportunity for South Africa's early orange exporters. "Everyone's very optimistic, a lot of farmers are very positive that it'll be a good year," says Lavhengwa Nemaorani of Muka Tangi Farm, previously known as Easy Farm, in Tshivhilwi village. read more

VitaFresh Exports is kicking off the South African citrus export season. The company exports a wide variety of citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, and oranges. "Our main exports are lemons and oranges, but we export the entire range from South Africa and Zimbabwe. We have a trustworthy team of..." read more

Amy Sangaré's misson when she founded Safi Roots last year was to promote exotic African fruits on the international market. "We now have an African sector that is becoming more professional, with good, healthy products that are unfortunately still relatively unknown. Our goal is therefore to..." read more

The prices of bananas from the main suppliers remained unchanged this week, with no reported changes for countries like Belize, Cameroon, Colombia, and Costa Rica. For instance, the average price of bananas from Belize remained stable at £1.05, the same as last week's average. Similarly, the prices of bananas from Cameroon... read more

The Cooperative M'Brouka, a citrus growers' cooperative from Morocco with almost 60 years of history, is presenting itself to potential fresh produce buyers in Southeast Asia during the prestigious trade mission organized by FAO and EBRD on April 22-25, 2025. Situated in the fertile Souss Valley in southern Morocco, they are showcasing their products to expand their market reach. read more

Egyptian mangoes, marking a notable increase compared to the previous season. This growth in mango exports highlights the strong demand for Egyptian produce in the Turkish market. read more

At the beginning of the citrus season in Egypt, exporters were already anticipating a challenging campaign due to the lack of small-sized fruits. The Red Sea crisis persisted for the second year, but the global community had somewhat adapted to it. Nevertheless, the intricacies of the season have surpassed all expectations. read more

Anton Rabe has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Anton Kruger, who had held this position since April 1, 2023. Rabe will be supported by Derek Donkin, who will assume the role of vice chairman. While Kruger was read more

The horticultural sector in Morocco is a highly significant and dynamic industry. It also holds potential interest for many Dutch companies. Therefore, LAN Rabat has compiled a report on the current status of this sector. The report primarily emphasizes vegetable production, rather than overall production. read more