Uprawiający truskawki w Egipcie napotykają na poważne wyzwania. Podczas gdy zmiany klimatyczne ograniczają ilość plonów, koszty produkcji stale rosną. Sherif Mosry, dyrektor generalny Promo Foods, mówi: "Wciąż staramy się zwiększać ilości w porównaniu z poprzednimi sezonami, aby pokonać wysokie koszty. read more

Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit. read more

Reefer exports at the Port of Beira, Mozambique, have been increasing, driven by seafood and a rise in citrus fruit shipments. In response to this demand, CdM has introduced a new export reefer yard with 64 extra reefer plugs, located near the docks to alleviate congestion. read more

This year, as part of the Malinowe Factory project, a multi-variety raspberry and blackberry plot was established in individual polytunnels. This plot had been used for raspberry cultivation for several decades. Therefore, an opportunity arose

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Egypt has solidified its position as the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland in 2023, with a significant increase in exports. In the previous year, Egyptian exports of sweet potatoes to Poland reached 2.8 thousand tons, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, the first read more

The Egyptian market has seen a sharp increase in tomato prices since the beginning of 2024, with costs rising to EGP 25 per kg, a significant jump from EGP 5 per kg in January. Abu Saddam, a representative of the farmers' union, attributes this surge to a combination of factors such as rising... read more

"A rather severe frost passed through the Hex River Valley at the end of August, affecting areas such as De Doorns, Robertson, and Bonnievale, causing substantial damage to grape vineyards," says Stiaan Hugo, general manager of AGI Frost Fans. "In Rawsonville where I grew up, we never experienced frost before. Now over..." read more

In the first half of 2024, Kenya experienced a 3.5 percent decrease in revenue from horticulture exports, which was attributed to reduced shipments to European and Asian markets. This data was revealed by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in a report presented in Nairobi. read more

Explore the details of the fresh produce trade in the lively and dynamic markets surrounding Old Europe! Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are already significant importers of fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco, as noted by EastFruit. read more

Egyptian citrus growers and exporters are preparing for the upcoming season amidst uncertainty following a particularly challenging previous season. Ammar Mohammed, CEO of Fruitalita, stated that although the Red Sea crisis continues, the citrus industry will show its resilience. read more

Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022. read more

In a recent analysis by the Competitiveness Committee, Cameroon has been positioned as the 13th largest banana exporter globally in 2023, marking a descent of three places from its previous standing. The country experienced a 10% contraction in banana exports, leading to a reduction in its position. read more

The Gambia, located in West Africa, is expected to see a decrease in production for small-scale farmers this season, along with a delay in the start of the vegetable season. Sang Mendy, the owner of SanTaZ Gambia, attributes this anticipated drop to climate change and erratic rainfall patterns. read more

The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (Vepeag) has expressed worries about a possible ban on vegetable exports from Ghana, linking the threat to the rise in illegal mining activities. Vepeag, which represents a group of smallholder farmers, exporters, aggregators, read more

At the beginning of the season, a strong juice market encouraged more producers to increase their quantities for this sector, leading to the forecast for the fresh market at the start of the season to decrease from 181.7 million cartons to the current level. Sources said that yields in the market had... read more

Mangos are a category within the South African export sector that has seen very low export growth since the year 2000. Due to three main varieties and a shortened production and export season, there have been few incentives for producers to expand their plantations. read more

The beginning of the Egyptian table grape season was characterized by a significant rise in demand paired with a decrease in volumes. This allowed growers and exporters to fetch good prices. The campaign for Egyptian table grapes proved to be challenging, both in terms of production and marketing. read more

Po długoterminowej przyszłości sektora eksportu mango w Republice Południowej Afryki wydaje się znacznie jaśniejsza po ogłoszeniu umowy mającej na celu zwiększenie wprowadzenia nowych odmian w kraju. read more

In South Africa, scientists are exploring a novel approach to managing the woolly apple aphid, a major pest that affects apple production. Originally from the US, this aphid has been a longstanding problem in apple orchards worldwide, including in South Africa since its introduction. read more

W Maroku owoce czerwone są uprawiane głównie w trzech regionach: na północnym zachodzie, szczególnie w okolicach Rabatu - Kenitry, na północnym Tangier Tetouan - Al Hoceima oraz w regionie Souss - Massa na południu. Mohamed Amouri, prezydent Marokańskiej Federacji Międzybranżowej Owoców Czerwonych, podzielił się informacją. read more