African floriculture experts assembled in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday to discuss strategies for increasing the continent's flower exports, improving market access, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. The two-day Flower Logistics Africa 2025 conference brought together senior government read more

South Africa is planning to increase its avocado exports to China after the market was recently opened. In 2024, a 40ft container carrying 21 tons of avocados has already been sent to China. This shipment represents only 0.03% of South Africa's total avocado exports, which amount to 81,012 tons. Derek Donkin, the CEO of the company, is optimistic about the prospects of expanding avocado exports to China. read more

An początkujący plantator awokado z Centralnych Wyżyn Papui Nowej Gwinei powiedział, że awokado można uprawiać komercyjnie po tym, jak zebrał pierwsze owoce awokado z jego sadu próbnego w grudniu 2024 roku. Solepa Aganisafa po raz pierwszy rozpoczął swoją przygodę z awokado w 2021 roku i założył swoją

The aspiring avocado grower in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has said that avocados can be grown commercially after he picked the first avocado fruits from his trial orchard last December (2024). Solepa Aganisafa first embarked on the avocado journey in 2021 and established his read more

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold storage facility on Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam was officially opened. Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and Leon van Vliet, the site manager of the new cross-dock and cold storage warehouse, expects a lot more produce to come through. read more

In the past few weeks, there has been a decrease in the number of Moroccan cherry tomatoes reaching the European market. However, the volumes in Morocco remain high, with growers experiencing a peak in production. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, the Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation to FreshPlaza. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) expects a 5.5% increase in apple production in the Southern Hemisphere, with a total volume of 4.5 million tons. South Africa is projected to be the largest producer with an expected harvest of 1.47 million tons, a 3.4% increase from 2024. Brazil and Chile follow with 950,000 tons. read more

Tests conducted this year on the new strawberry varieties developed by UC Davis - the University of California - have highlighted the increasingly important role that Egypt and Jordan are playing in the global strawberry production landscape. This was stated by Rupert Hargreaves. read more

Dole has added the Ataulfo mango to its Dole Exotic Selection range, offering it to retail, wholesale, and food service customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recognized for its golden-yellow skin, soft texture, and sweet taste with hints of peach and vanilla, the Ataulfo mango is now accessible in these regions. read more

Justin Chadwick, who has served as the chief executive of the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) for a long time, is retiring. read more

"The result was that apple shipments worth two weeks arrived simultaneously at multiple markets, leading to price fluctuations and logistical bottlenecks," said the leading exporter Tru-Cape Marketing. read more

Dr. Jerry Dlamini has something unique to show his agronomy students in South Africa: commercial potato fields managed using principles of continuously covered soil and minimal soil disturbance, except for the areas where tubers are planted. read more

An analysis by Hortoinfo of the three main tomato suppliers in the EU, Spain, the Netherlands, and Morocco, shows that Spain was the largest producer, the Netherlands was the biggest supplier outside the EU, and Morocco surpassed Spain in exports in the last two years between 2014 and 2023. read more

Partner organisations, such as scientists from CABI, the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, Exotic Green Enterprises in Zambia, and Twiga Chemical Industries in Kenya, came together to formally kick off a new project aimed at creating nature-based solutions for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ms. Elena... read more

Konkurencyjna mapa międzynarodowego rynku czosnku zmienia się na korzyść Egiptu, który w tym sezonie zdobywa przewagę nad bezpośrednimi konkurentami dzięki zwiększonej powierzchni upraw i lepszemu sortowaniu. Tak twierdzi Mina Anthony, CEO firmy E2M. Według producenta, „Globalny rynek czosnku” read more

„There has been strong demand for different types of garlic from Egypt,” says Amro Yassin, an Egyptian produce exporter from Stars of Export. "The season for Egyptian green garlic began well, with demand requiring large quantities compared to the previous season. However, due to issues with the supply lines..." read more

The Morocco Tomato Conference (MTC) will take place on May 21, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco's hub for greenhouse agriculture, at the Palais des Congrès Les Dunes d'Or. This event, held under the patronage of the Interprofessional Federation of Fruits and Vegetables and the Chamber of Agriculture of read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2025 has concluded with a remarkable participation of countries from the Southern Cone, particularly Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, along with some European participants including Italy, Greece, Egypt, and the Netherlands. read more

The Morocco Tomato Conference (MTC) will be held on May 21, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco's center for greenhouse agriculture, at the Palais des Congrès Les Dunes d'Or. This event, organized under the auspices of the Interprofessional Federation of Fruits and Vegetables and the Chamber of Agriculture of read more

Since the 1980s, Morocco's horticulture value chain has expanded, impacting employment and the trade balance. The sector has created jobs in agricultural production and related services such as logistics and processing. Challenges such as climate change, quality standards, and foreign competition have also emerged. read more

The Egyptian table grape season is set to begin in early May, with early varieties cultivated in a consistent environment with stable acreage and mild weather conditions, as stated by Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green Nile. "The table grape acreage in Egypt has remained relatively stable, with... read more