Jak już wcześniej podał EastFruit, Maroko z powodzeniem zwiększa eksport borówki amerykańskiej do krajów Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. W sezonie 2023/24 Maroko dostarczyło 610 ton świeżych borówek na rynek Singapuru i Malezji, powtarzając sukces z poprzedniego sezonu. Dodatkowo, Maroko... read more

"Brazilian lychee stands out from other competing countries - such as Madagascar, South Africa, and Mozambique, which apply chemical conservation treatments - thanks to its growing production and a focus on premium quality," said Brazilian lychee producers and marketers Camila and André Boni. read more

The kenyan avocado season has just begun on February 14th with green-skinned varieties, followed later by the Hass variety. This year, the industry continues to be affected by adverse weather conditions, which disrupt the timing of peak harvests. Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director of Fawakih, read more

Egypt is gearing up for a record season in citrus production, with an estimated harvest of 3.7 million tons (+3% compared to the previous period). This growth is attributed to favorable weather conditions that have improved fruit set. read more

As the season for grapes and stone fruits comes to an end, attention is now shifting towards apples, pears, and citrus fruits, as the most extensive program for conventional refrigerated transport from South Africa to Europe in years is set to depart from Cape Town Harbor. read more

The conventional shipping program from South Africa to Europe is expected to increase in 2025 compared to the previous year. read more

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, an African cargo airline, to enhance global trade connectivity to and from Africa. The partnership aims to leverage both airlines' networks and expertise to support read more

"Nasza zautomatyzowana technologia sortowania jest tym, co nas wyróżnia. Wykorzystujemy markowy system automatycznego sortowania optycznego Tomra o nazwie Spectrim (Machine Learning), który wykonuje 150 zdjęć każdego awokado lub limonki Tahiti, które przetwarzamy. Do tej pory zebraliśmy ponad 12 miliardów zdjęć. Daje nam to" read more

The South African citrus industry will gather at the fifth Citrus Summit from March 11-13 in Gqeberha, hosted by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA). The summit aims to tackle obstacles impeding the industry's expansion, with a focus on logistics and market access. Citrus is a significant… read more

"2024 was a good year for us, with the establishment of multiple production lines. Operators in the fruit and vegetable industry are increasingly seeking technologies from us that can produce trays with guaranteed weights, minimizing product giveaway," reports Ruggero Ricci, owner of Bulltec, as he shares. read more

FreshPlaza reports that the new Egyptian garlic season has started, and production volumes are expected to be high, following the pattern of every two seasons, in contrast to last year's lower yield. read more

Dutch organics supplier Eosta has announced the inclusion of organic Madjool dates in its product lineup, which are sourced directly from a family farm in Morocco. This farm is committed to reintroducing and promoting the Moroccan Medjool date through organic farming practices. read more

Over the past decade, the blush pear category in South Africa has transformed significantly, driven by emerging opportunities in the East. "What occurred was that South Africa, traditionally recognized for its Forelle pears primarily sold in Germany," explains Calla du, Tru-Cape procurement manager. read more

Originally from Thailand, fragrant coconuts are highly popular for their sweet juice, soft and smooth flesh, and pleasant milky aroma. The seedlings of fragrant coconuts are protected in Thailand, prohibiting their export. Young coconuts bear fruit every 22-26 days, ensuring year-round availability. read more

BerryWorld podpisał w tym miesiącu umowę ramową z Tropic Cool Ltd, określającą współpracę między obiema firmami w zakładaniu komercyjnej plantacji jagód najwyższej klasy w Rwandzie; "Rwanda Berries". BerryWorld, które niedawno zostało przejęte przez AgroBerries, stało się największą firmą jagodową na świecie... read more

Tanganda Tea Company Limited, based in Zimbabwe, is currently looking into the Chinese avocado market as a component of its export diversification strategy. The company has recorded a 9% growth in revenue, attributed to an uptick in avocado export quantities. In its annual report for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2024, Tanganda highlighted... read more

Erik van Vugt has been working in Poland for more than half of his life. In 1998, he and his partners founded FreshWorld. Today, the company based in Bronisze offers direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables for Polish retail customers from markets including China, South Africa, and Latin America. read more

Alwyn Kraamwinkel, CEO of the South African Milk Processors' Organisation, pointed out to Farmer's Weekly the expected occurrence of load-shedding as a result of the strained power grid. However, the unforeseen severity and lack of prior notice have impacted certain producers. "Load-shedding should not have a." read more

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool detailing the collaboration between the two companies in setting up a top-quality commercial berry farm in Rwanda, to be named Rwanda Berries. read more

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, an African cargo airline, to enhance global trade connectivity to and from Africa. The partnership aims to leverage the networks and expertise of both airlines to support... read more