Cramer Jungpflanzen, a German family-owned young plant grower, has declared bankruptcy. The reason cited is the difficult circumstances the company is facing. The company is well-known for its production of pelargoniums, poinsettias, calibrachoa, New Guinea impatiens, and other bedding and balcony plants, offering rooted young plants. read more

Brazil, known as the world's largest orange producer and a leader in concentrated orange juice exports, has experienced a change in its import patterns. While previously dependent on Spain for orange imports, Brazil has now started to rely more on Egypt, which has become the top exporter to the Brazilian market. read more

The industry emerged from its annual gathering of producers and stakeholders in the Eastern Cape with a declaration outlining what to expect in 2025 and beyond. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa is currently facing uncertain times, but it is poised for growth as long as market access opportunities are taken advantage of and logistics challenges are promptly addressed. read more

Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to enforce the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen local processing capacities. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the industry. read more

Egypt's orange exports to France have been on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, exports reached 42.7 thousand tons, representing a 26% increase from the previous year, although revenue dropped by 9% to $25.3 million. The export season for Egyptian oranges to France usually starts in January. read more

Egypt is continuously increasing its orange exports to France, as reported by EastFruit. Following a record-breaking volume of fruit exports to the French market in 2023, exporters have maintained their momentum. By the end of 2024, the volume of orange exports from Egypt to France reached 42.7 thousand tons. read more

South Africa: SPAR plans chain of up to 40 high-end grocery stores

South Africa's SPAR Group is planning a chain of about 30 to 40 high-end grocery stores, with the first set to open in the fourth quarter of this year, an executive said, as the retailer targets affluent shoppers. read more

The South African citrus industry is currently experiencing uncertainty, but its long-term growth potential is promising as long as important issues such as market access and logistics are tackled. This was a key takeaway from the 5th Citrus Summit, organized by the Citrus Growers' Association. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent... read more

Plum markets have not reached the same levels as they were last year, but according to Lohan Marais from Icon Fruit, a specialized stonefruit exporter, the 2023/2024 season was exceptionally good. "Prices this year will not reach the same heights as last year, and that is due to a combination of factors." read more

Dostawę pomidorów dziedzicznych mamy obecnie stabilną. „Mamy dobre zapasy naszych dużych dziedzicznych pomidorów Southern Select, a dostawy są nieco wyższe zgodnie z naszymi prognozami” – mówi Charlie Eagle z Southern Specialties. Pomidory dziedziczne firmy są uprawiane w szklarniach w Gwatemali. read more

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to uphold the ban on exporting raw macadamia. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen domestic processing capacity. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the... read more

The Egyptian table grape export industry is increasingly shifting towards using paper packaging to meet customer expectations for sustainability and improved fruit protection. Packaging manufacturers are gearing up for the upcoming season with more modern packaging designs. read more

A comprehensive report by Nanyang Technological University’s NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies highlights Morocco’s emergence as a leading force in regenerative agriculture across Africa. The study presents new opportunities for Asian agribusiness firms to contribute to strengthening the agricultural sector in the region. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent efforts… read more

South African raisin suppliers are aiming to produce a high-volume, quality export crop despite being affected by unusual weather conditions. read more

Produkcja kiwi w Południowej Afryce opiera się głównie na odmianach o żółtej pulpie, które wraz z nowymi nasadzeniami odmian czerwonych mają stanowić trzon przemysłu eksportowego w przyszłości.

In South Africa, kiwifruit production is mainly based on yellow-fleshed varieties, which, along with new plantings of red varieties, are expected to be the backbone of the export industry in the future. read more

South African fresh produce producers have actively sought new market access to create jobs and diversify export goals. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Senegalu zaczyna teraz nabierać tempa w firmie Hermans Suikermaïs, chociaż dostępność pozostaje głównym wyzwaniem. "Mamy z tym do czynienia od grudnia. Wystąpiły problemy z kiełkowaniem nasion podczas uprawy, i teraz widzimy konsekwencje tego." read more