By working together, the South African government and the country's citrus industry can jointly identify and leverage new market opportunities, overcome trade barriers, and ensure that their fresh produce consistently meets international standards. read more

5th International Africa Avocado Congress is scheduled to take place on 27-30 May at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. read more

Największa holenderska spółdzielnia owocowa Fruitmasters otworzyła nowoczesne centrum logistyczne i pakowania jako część swojej strategii prowadzenia przyszłościowej, zoptymalizowanej łańcucha dostaw owoców.

The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more

Over 1,000 fruit producers from the Canary Islands have come together to enhance the export of tropical fruits from the islands. The recently formed organization, the Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producer Organizations of the Canary Islands (Tropicán), includes growers from seven different organizations. read more

The increase in production has not only satisfied domestic demand but also enabled the country to export significant quantities: In the first three months of 2025 alone, more than 26,000 tons were shipped abroad. Dr. Alaa Khalil, Director of the Research Institute read more

Included are new companies from Brazil producing yams, lychees, and grapes. Other companies come from Egypt, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Colombia, and Morocco. They present a wide range of products during online meetings, including mangoes, avocados, and ginger. read more

Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos is working on introducing the DROP weather app in Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. The app, which is part of the SAFE4ALL project, merges satellite-based meteorological data with traditional local weather insights shared by smallholder farmers. Paparrizos, a read more

The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well. read more

The majority shareholders of the grocery chain OK Zimbabwe have agreed to support a $30 million rights issue, the CEO announced. This decision was made to address a funding gap and improve the company's financial stability. read more

Kenya plays a crucial role as a sourcing region for the Hoek Group. Through Hoek Flowers Kenya, the company operates directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, exporting fresh flowers daily to wholesalers, florists, and retailers worldwide. Hoek Flowers Kenya is the first company of its kind in the region. read more

The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the read more

CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets conference will be held in Johannesburg next week, providing a suitable setting to discuss the significance of wholesale food markets, according to Dr. Justy Range from Freshmark Systems. Freshmark Systems is a marketfloor trading data platform operating in twenty municipal markets in South Africa. read more

In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division. read more

Brak pomarańczy ma wpływ na rynek Bliskiego Wschodu, na skutek poważnych zakłóceń w dostawach z Hiszpanii i Egiptu. Według Kashifa Shahzada, szefa działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star Group, przyjazd wczesnych pomarańczy z RPA jest bardzo oczekiwany w tym roku. Importer donosi, "The". read more

Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin... read more

This year's avocado harvest in Kenya seems to be larger than the previous season's production, according to Muchui Maingi, the director of Kenyan avocado exporter Tomu Ltd. "In 2024, we experienced a 10% decline in avocado production due to reduced rainfall. However, this year's production is..." read more

Macfrut - an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector taking place at the Rimini Expo Centre until today - increasingly a stage for international initiatives. Such as the meeting "Opportunities of the Beira Corridor and the Manica Agri-Food Centre (CAAM):" read more

Przemysł ananasów w Beninie zrobił krok w kierunku bliższej organizacji poprzez podpisanie umowy między przedstawicielami eksporterów i plantatorów. "To dobra wiadomość dla całego sektora i nadchodzi w czasie, gdy musimy zjednoczyć nasze wysiłki, aby osiągnąć większe uznanie dla". read more

In 2024, Belarus became the top potato supplier to the Russian market, exporting almost 194,000 tonnes, as reported by Sputnik.by. Egypt came in second with 75,300 tonnes, earning $47.9 million in revenue, followed by China in third place with 46,700 tonnes, marking their debut in the top. read more