On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump's highly anticipated appearance grabbed the world's attention. Upon the release of the figures, a sense of relief was palpable in countries like Egypt and Morocco, as indicated by the editorial tone in the press and among exporters in these countries. read more

"South Africa enjoys the reputation of being a reliable supplier of world-class quality grapes, and we believe that the growth in the US market over the past five seasons is evidence of this. Industry discussions held in 2024 have shown that stakeholders in the USA..." read more

The implementation of a 31% import tariff on South African exports to the US has raised significant concerns within the country's fresh produce export sector. read more

South African deliveries have dominated the pear market, especially with varieties such as Williams Christ, Cheeky, Rosemarie, and Packham's Triumph. While Abate Fetel from the same origin was the dominant variety at this time last year, it is only sporadically appearing in very small quantities this year. Overall, read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy, według analityków EastFruit, światowy rynek cytryn doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu cen, spowodowanego ograniczeniami w eksporcie oraz rosnącym popytem. Szczególnie decyzja Turcji o zatrzymaniu eksportu cytryn miała głęboki wpływ na międzynarodowe ceny. read more

In a move to bolster the floriculture industry and support sustainable livelihoods in the Kashmir Valley, Mr. Shakeel ur Rehman (IAS), Director of Floriculture in Kashmir, organized an interactive session with floriculture growers and entrepreneurs at the Malis Training School in Rajbagh. read more

"Z uwagi na rosnące międzynarodowe zainteresowanie i znaczenie wydarzenia, HortiFlora przejdzie teraz z dwuletniego targów branżowych na coroczne" - mówi Dick Van Raamsdonk z HPP Worldwide, odnosząc się do trzydniowej wystawy handlowej, która odbyła się w Addis Abebie od 1 do 3 kwietnia. W przyszłym roku wystawa będzie. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has expressed serious concern over the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on South African agricultural exports, particularly table grapes. "South Africa prides itself on having an export-oriented agricultural sector, and the USA is one of the read more

EastFruit reports that Morocco exported 69,000 tons of carrots in 2024, valued at $18.3 million. This represents a 35% increase from the previous year, setting a new national record. Notably, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record-setting carrot exports, with an average annual growth. read more

In Naivasha, Kenya, where the fertile soil and mild climate provide ideal growing conditions, lies Benev Flora. This nursery, founded by agronomist John Ndung'u, is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters and specializes in growing Hypericum. What once started as a curiosity about flowers grew into a successful business. read more

Egipt's ascension to dominance in the citrus category has appeared unstoppable, yet it has faced its fair share of challenges. Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have hindered export operations and are still ongoing, as stated by Osama Saleh, the commercial manager of producer-exporter Houd El. read more

Anton Rabe, długoletni dyrektor wykonawczy Hortgro, został wybrany na nowego przewodniczącego Fruit South Africa. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more

Horticulture stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to strengthen local production and supply chain of horticulture and grapes in order to enter the 43 billion euros European Union horticulture and grape market. The stakeholders made this call during a webinar organized by the. read more

The possible exclusion of South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) raises concerns about its effect on agricultural exports. Agoa, a U.S. trade preference program created in 2000, enables specific South African exports to enter the U.S. market without duties. read more

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for South Africa's macadamia industry. Prolonged travel bans during Covid-19, particularly in China, had a sharp impact, and in 2022, the macadamia price crashed. Last year was again a difficult year for the world's largest macadamia industry. read more

Afrex South Africa has embarked on a new chapter with the inauguration of its cutting-edge facility in Johannesburg, located just 5 km from its previous site. The new premises are designed to facilitate a seamless cold chain from the farm to export, equipped with state-of-the-art cooling and handling systems, and improved facilities. read more

The organic mango season in Burkina Faso, which is the largest West African producer in terms of acreage and volume - at least a few years ago, pending updated data on a rapidly evolving market - started early this year to align with the commercial opportunities presented by the month of Ramadan. Bovey Yohann, the director of... read more

The Egyptian citrus export industry is facing a serious crisis due to a combination of various factors. As the season comes to an end, the situation has escalated significantly, leading to a suspension of citrus packing at most packing houses in the country. read more