Dutch organic importer Eosta has announced that their supply of organic rain-fed avocados from Tanzania is now available. This will be followed by shipments from Brazil in week 15-16 and from Kenya after week 17. read more

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

Sezon malinek w Mali rozpoczął się 10 marca z stabilnymi wolumenami i dużym popytem od samego początku sezonu, szczególnie z Maroka. Według Bakarego Yaffy, dyrektora zarządzającego Yaffa & Brothers, "Sezon przebiega pomyślnie, a malinki z Mali są jednymi z najlepszych". read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event yet with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted many international visitors, showcasing Ethiopia's cut flower industry as well as its growing fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event to date with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted numerous international visitors and showcased Ethiopia's cut flower industry, along with its expanding fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Sander Moret, Hars & Hagebauer's 'travelling buyer', is currently in Korhogo in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. "Here we are monitoring the first mangoes that will be shipped for us. From week 17, we will start receiving mangoes from the Ivory Coast. With a backpack full of mosquito nets, malaria. read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

Flower Logistics Africa. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our packaging concept and share insights on empowering smallholders through consolidation and quality control. read more

The Egyptian blueberry season started in January and is expected to end in May. The current period is experiencing a high volume of harvest, while Morocco, Egypt's main competitor, is having a slower harvest pace. Karim Fayed, Operations Manager at Fayed Agricultural Development Company. read more

The citrus industry, the main sector for the export of fresh products to the USA, stated that they are seeking clarity on what the customs duties would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently there has also been a read more

The citrus industry, the most important sector for the export of fresh produce to the USA, stated that it is seeking clarity on what the customs duty would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently, read more

The fresh produce industry in South Africa is trying to assess the effects of the 30% tariff hike on all South African imports into the US, which was announced by President Donald Trump yesterday (2 April). read more

Egypt has recorded impressive growth in the fruit trade and has become one of the most dynamic exporters in the world. In recent years, the country has significantly expanded its exports of fruits and vegetables - faster than many other countries with a long tradition in this sector. read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more

The HortiFlora 2025 exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is coming to a close today, concluding the largest edition of the event to date. This year, the exhibition featured 140 exhibitors and industry professionals from various sectors of floriculture and horticulture. read more

The Greenery, in partnership with supplier Core Fruit, has introduced the new avocado season from South Africa under the ZZ2 brand. The initial shipments of the Maluma Hass and Fuerte varieties from the renowned South African brand ZZ2 are reported to be of excellent quality. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is progressing well for exporters, with strong demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. This has led to an increased supply of large, high-quality garlic. FreshPlaza reports that this is occurring amidst a period when competitors are also active. read more

Ghanaian growers have the potential to establish a reputation for themselves in various fresh produce sectors, not just limited to popular products like pineapples. This is stated by Eding Alexander Paddy, CEO of ADEAF Crystal Entreprise, who also mentions, "In chilies and habaneros, for instance, we have the ability to excel." read more

From Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025, the 42nd edition of Macfrut will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre. The event will see growth in numbers: +6% in exhibition space, over 1400 exhibitors, with 40% of them being international, 1500 top buyers, three World Symposia, Egypt as the partner country, Lazio as the featured region, focusing on potatoes. read more