Please take 30 minutes to explore the specifics and details of the Polish fruit and vegetable market through the video below, specially designed for participants of the online training "Navigating the Eastern European fresh produce market. Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco" and presented by [name]. read more

Namibian start-up Fudlink is planning to launch a mobile application that will revolutionize agricultural trade in the country. The app is set to be introduced during the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show 2024, according to Twama Nghidinwa, the founder of Fudlink Agricultural Technology. read more

Get the chance to meet the biggest buyers of fruits and vegetables from the fast-growing importing region of Eastern and Central Europe by participating in the FAO/EBRD-led trade mission for Egyptian and Moroccan exporters in Warsaw, Poland, from November 12-15! read more

Rząd brazylijski ogłosił uzyskanie akceptacji sanitarnych z Angoli i Korei Południowej na import suszonych orzechów macadamia z Brazylii, oraz z Australii i Wielkiej Brytanii na przetworzone suszone orzechy macadamia. read more

Since the beginning of September, lemon prices - mainly coming from overseas - have skyrocketed: the 3-4 caliber, from South Africa, is being sold wholesale in a range between 2.20-2.40 euros per kilogram. This is a trend that we have verified firsthand in the field. read more

Despite the expectations of improvement at the Port of Cape Town, the South African fruit sector is preparing for another challenging logistical season. Stakeholders, such as growers, exporters, and logistical service providers, are encouraged to consider alternative shipping methods to alleviate the pressure. read more

At a time when there are very few sources available, the market for table oranges is currently facing a shortage. This trend is expected to persist until the beginning of the Spanish season in mid-October. "South African oranges are now essentially the only oranges available in the market. It is a very challenging situation." read more

Sezon egipskich daktyli medjool właśnie się zaczyna. Pierwsze zbioru już miały miejsce, a owoce trafią na rynek w październiku - informuje Khaled El-Haggan, założyciel i dyrektor generalny grupy Haggan. Plantator twierdzi: "Warunki produkcji w tym sezonie były znacznie lepsze niż w poprzednim, gdyż byliśmy oszczędzeni". read more

The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2024 in Nairobi showcased Kenya's floriculture industry and its partnership with the Netherlands. Held in Nairobi from June 4 to June 6, 2024, IFTEX 2024 celebrated the floriculture industry in Kenya and its importance for the country's key trade relationships. read more

Despite the stability in the combined turnover value of the pome and stone fruit industries at R19.7 billion year-on-year, and improved business confidence, several producers are still recovering from losses over the past two seasons. The weakening of the rand bolstered net export realization, yet was... read more

Obszar poświęcony uprawie batatów w Hiszpanii nadal gwałtownie maleje z powodu braku opłacalności; wynika to z wysokich kosztów i dominacji Egiptu na europejskich rynkach w ostatnich latach. Ta utrata konkurencyjności sektora batatów w Hiszpanii doprowadziła do zamknięcia Viveros... read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will showcase a variety of cut flowers and floral rarities from Ecuador, Colombia, and Kenya at the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) from November 5th to 7th, 2024, including the 'Flor de Inirida' and other tropical flowers from Colombia. read more

The Dutch onion sorting and packaging plant Ajuin primarily caters to peelers and exporters. "Some local greengrocers also buy from us to top up a pallet, and we aim to capture a share of the African market from September to late December," says Jan van der Spek. "This year's onion season started quite differently from previous ones." read more

From January to June 2024, Moroccan blueberries were directly delivered to four Eastern European countries: Czech Republic, Estonia, Ukraine, and Poland. During this period, Morocco exported 2,100 tons of blueberries to these destination countries, compared to 1,800 tons in the entire previous year. read more

The instability in the Suez Canal in trade between East Africa and Europe has created significant challenges for producers. It has also hindered the development of markets along this trade route, such as Turkey and Egypt, where avocado consumption had just started to

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South Africa: SPAR rural hub initiative in the spotlight

SPAR South Africa launched the SPAR Rural Hub in the Mopani District of Limpopo in 2017 to help smaller producers enter the formal value chain. This initiative offers important technical and food safety training, and helps in facilitating access to... read more

At Euro Gijbels, preparations are slowly but surely underway for the transition from the South African to the Spanish citrus season. At the company's Catalonian farm in Mont-Roig, John Gijbels expects the first volumes to be harvested in the second or third week of October. "We don't grow the read more

Kakuzi, kenijska firma agrobiznesowa, planuje zainwestować 100 milionów szylingów w rozbudowę swoich operacji, jak potwierdził dyrektor zarządzający Chris Flowers. Ten rozwój ma na celu wzmocnienie działań firmy na rzecz zrównoważonego rozwoju, w tym redukcji emisji dwutlenku węgla, zarządzania odpadami i...
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Expert Maria Ginzburg explained that Russia is facing challenges in increasing fruit imports from Syria and Egypt due to high markups on these products. Despite both countries being willing to export goods, such as oranges from Syria and mangoes from Egypt, they are unable to compete with local products. read more

Oranges from South Africa are still available in many markets, but lower export volumes were caused by mixed winter weather conditions across the country and high local juice prices. Similarly, Brazil is experiencing a shortage of oranges for juice due to their own weather challenges. read more