Niestety, do 30% produkcji rolniczej jest marnowane w Australii, ale producent grzybów z Melbourne jest pionierem w wysiłkach mających na celu zminimalizowanie tego poprzez innowacyjne praktyki. Georgia Beattie z Bulla Park ściśle współpracuje z nabywcami, aby dostosować wielkości dostaw, mając na celu zoptymalizowanie wykorzystania. read more

Po dziesięciu latach negocjacji Kenia i Unia Europejska wprowadziły umowę handlową, umożliwiającą bezcłowy import towarów z 27-kraju bloku do kenijskiego rynku na okres sięgający 25 lat. Umowa Partnerstwa Gospodarczego (EPA) między UE a Kenią została uruchomiona w poniedziałek, gdy... read more

Kenya's exports will now have duty-free access to the 27-member European Union market following the entry into force of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on July 1, 2024. This development expands the market reach for Kenyan exports to 500 million consumers. In exchange, Kenya will need to open its markets to the EU. read more

Południowoafrykański prezydent Cyril Ramaphosa wreszcie ogłosił swoje gabinet Jedności Narodowej, po tym jak jego partia ANC po raz pierwszy od 30 lat straciła większość podczas ubiegłomiesięcznych wyborów ogólnokrajowych. read more

Prosper Africa, an initiative by the US government aimed at boosting trade and investment between the US and Africa, has revealed that the US-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) has successfully finalized its first trade agreement. The deal involves 700 containers (1.26 million crates) of table grapes grown in South Africa, scheduled to be shipped in November 2024. read more

Already at work, the organizational machinery of Macfrut 2025 is in motion with the first international missions confirming the increasingly international character of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair. Less than two months from the conclusion of the fair, in these days the president of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, has travelled… read more

Prosper Africa has announced the first $56 million trade deal facilitated by the United States – Africa Trade Desk (USATD), involving 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes destined for the U.S. The USATD is a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, established with the mandate to... read more

The hard-currency shortage in Egypt has started to impact its ability to import energy. The country depends on gas imports to operate its power plants, but it lacks adequate foreign currency reserves to meet its energy requirements. This issue is worsened by the rise in electricity consumption during the summer months. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is about to end earlier than usual due to stocks drying up as international demand increases. Ralph Nakhal from the growing company Tomna stated, "The harvest concluded in April and we are now shipping dry garlic. It seems like... read more

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, emphasizing a shift towards diversifying mango imports in Europe. Ackermann, who considers himself a mango enthusiast, noted the prevalent presence of Brazilian and West African mangoes in the market. read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

The market for early South African citrus is not very strong at the moment, notes Edwin Wolf of the Rotterdam-based Origin Fruit Group. "Meanwhile, the supply is beginning to increase further, after South Africa experienced delays for a significant period. This was particularly evident with lemons, where large volumes were still." read more

In a moment when the watermelon campaign in Morocco is at a standstill, the question arises of whether other West African origins like Mauritania or Senegal could benefit from the market gap. "It's not automatic, and it's not even possible this season," Amine replies. read more

South Africa is now in the second half of its pear export season, with almost 24.5 million cartons of 12.5kg volume exported since the beginning of the year. The majority of these pears are destined for the Far East and Asia. China is a relatively new market for South Africa, having only opened up two years ago. read more

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced a growth in the quantity of fresh produce being transported by sea shipping, particularly affecting products from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority noted a 6% rise in the export of fresh produce from these neighboring nations. read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

The application was reviewed at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on June 24. This is the first time that South Africa has requested the establishment of a panel under the WTO dispute settlement system. read more

It is a sobering thought that in 1986 - before the US Senate imposed sanctions against South Africa's apartheid policy, including the country's fruit sector - the country was selling more than 6 million boxes annually in North America. When the sanctions were lifted eight years later. read more

In Abuja, Nigeria, the Ebeano Supermarket has been criticized for raising the prices of tomatoes and peppers due to a scarcity. Images showing a notable increase in prices, such as three tomatoes priced at N6,950 (€4.87), have been circulating on social media platforms. This price surge is said to be caused by read more

Magellan Import initiated the Star Ruby pomelo campaign from South Africa in April, which is expected to run until the end of August. "We initially saw some demand at the beginning of the campaign due to the reputation of the origin for high quality. Though it is a superior product in terms of appearance." read more