Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

The Alegra Group (which includes the companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) is assessing the stone fruit campaign: spring weather anomalies have impacted production, but investments in plant protection and an expansion strategy are in place. read more

South African garlic faces tough competition from Chinese and Spanish garlic in its domestic market. To mitigate the impact of Chinese garlic imports, an antidumping duty has been in place for a long time. Luckily, Johnny van der Walt from Napier farm near Settlers on the Springbokvlakte commented on the situation. read more

The 2023/2024 season marks a significant change, as Hortgro, the industry association of deciduous producers, has expanded its market development to new regions such as the USA, India, and the Middle East. This strategic move aims to further penetrate the markets. read more

Egyptian garlic prices have increased multiple times this season due to limited supply and high demand, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, General Manager of Garlico. "Prices went up at the beginning of the season because of a 50% drop in garlic volumes in Egypt, and have continued to rise since then. Growers are now experiencing a significant boost in profits." read more

"At a recent stop on the South Africa tour, Johan Cronjé, lead product developer at GLOBALG.A.P., stated, 'Five years ago, we had to explain the concept of sustainability. Today everyone knows, and five years from now, it will be your license to trade.' He urged producers from Southern Africa to become aware of this shift." read more

W październiku Eddy Jager ma świętować swoją 45. rocznicę pracy w branży owocowo-warzywnej. Chociaż nadal jest aktywny w imporcie - głównie cytrusów z RPA, Egiptu i Ameryki Południowej, a także owoców pestkowych z RPA - już nie działa z ruchliwej

In October, Eddy Jager is set to celebrate his 45-year anniversary in the fruit and vegetable trade. While he remains active in imports - primarily citrus from South Africa, Egypt, and South America, as well as stone and top fruits from South Africa - he no longer operates from a busy read more

South Africa's fruit industry is facing major logistical challenges due to the poor ranking of its container ports, including Cape Town, on a global scale. According to the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence's Container Port Performance Index, Cape Town is ranked at 405th out of 405, underscoring the... read more

The European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a serious health alert regarding oranges from Egypt that were intended for the Spanish market. The alert was triggered when authorities discovered residues of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has been banned by the European Commission since 2020. read more

The Tanger Med port in Morocco is expected to exceed its nominal processing capacity of 9 million containers this year, according to the port's deputy managing director. Despite security concerns in the Red Sea, they have not had a major impact on the port's traffic growth. read more

Wzrost przychodów z kenijskich eksportu świeżych owoców, warzyw, orzechów i kwiatów ciętych wzrósł o 15,2 procent od stycznia do kwietnia, pomimo umocnienia kenijskiego szylinga. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany większym wolumenom eksportowym, gdy Kenia dąży do uzyskania bezcłowego dostępu do Unii Europejskiej (UE) i read more

Protests in the agricultural sector in Spain earlier this year, particularly in Almeria, brought attention to the increasing tension with Morocco. Morocco was accused of engaging in unfair competition by having better conditions to sell their products compared to local producers. However, according to Plataforma Tierra de Cajamar, imports from Morocco are still on the rise. read more

Wpływy z eksportu świeżych owoców, warzyw, orzechów i ciętych kwiatów z Kenii wzrosły o 15,2 procent od stycznia do kwietnia, pomimo umocnienia kenijskiego szylinga. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany większym wolumenom eksportowym, gdy Kenia dąży do uzyskania bezcłowego dostępu do Unii Europejskiej (UE) i  read more

Obecnie wiele upraw boryka się z poważnymi problemami z dostawą z powodu uszkodzeń spowodowanych przez wodę, w tym szpinaku. "Zatrzymaliśmy się i nie możemy zbierać," mówi Corne Broeren z Bredy, który corocznie uprawia około 60 hektarów szpinaku. "Większość pól jest zalana, a dodatkowo panuje zimna pogoda... read more

With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is gaining market share in the Canadian orange market, at the expense of Spain and Morocco. read more

The variety was developed by the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa (ARC), and the South African company Culdevco (Pty) Limited has subsequently been granted the global exclusive rights. For Culdevco's Managing Director, Mishkaat Anderson, CIV is an "ideal partner for development." read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa's (CGA) Grapefruit Variety Focus Group has announced another decrease in its export estimates for the 2024 season. Feedback from regional grower representatives has confirmed the trends observed in packing and shipping for the season. read more

The conclusion of the 11th and largest edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) in Nairobi, Kenya, marks a significant moment for the global floriculture industry. Held at the Visa Oshwal Center, the event showcased close to 200 growers and suppliers, highlighting the importance of the event. read more

Tertius Strauss, a Mozambican citrus farmer and managing director of Verdant Produce Mozambique, is excited about this development: "This is the beginning of an incredible journey. A journey that will continue for generations as we establish a sustainable citrus industry in Mozambique." read more

The program is being carried out in the five Pacific island countries of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, according to Plant & Food Research. read more