The fresh produce industry in Italy has the potential to expand by building stronger relationships with suppliers in Africa, according to Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

In the 2024 harvest, South Africa exported around 21,000 tons, and even in Zimbabwe - although a much smaller producer - the quantities have continued to increase. read more

The blueberry marketing season in Southern Africa ended only in early February, but the new campaign has already begun. read more

Rząd marokański ogłosił nowy plan dotacji mający na celu wzmocnienie eksportu świeżych owoców cytrusowych w obliczu wzmacniającej się konkurencji ze strony Egiptu i innych dostawców. read more

Batata doce is a root vegetable that has become increasingly popular in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland, notes that imports of sweet potatoes into the European Union are on the rise, with a growing emphasis on sourcing from Egypt and South Africa. read more

Zimbabwe's national trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, has emphasized floriculture as a profitable and viable agricultural opportunity, encouraging farmers to expand into flower production to access lucrative export markets. In its most recent newsletter, ZimTrade outlined read more

Od czasu przybycia do Południowej Afryki, późna odmiana winogron stołowych Autumncrisp zyskuje coraz większą popularność i zbliża się do pierwszego miejsca w branży winogron stołowych w RPA.

Since arriving in Southern Africa, the late table grape variety Autumncrisp's rising popularity has seen it close in on the number one spot in South Africa's table grape industry. read more

South African fruit producer ZZ2, exporter Core Fruit, and Mission Produce Southern Africa are well positioned to benefit from the opening of the Chinese market. read more

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have launched a new US$9.2 million investment project in collaboration with the Government of Libya. This project aims to support 57,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralist households in chronically dry areas. read more

EastFruit analysts are noting a significant increase in export prices for Egyptian oranges on FOB terms. In mid-April 2025, prices ranged from $0.43 to $0.45 per kg, but they have now risen to $0.66 per kg. This surge in prices is mainly due to seasonal factors, a decrease in the harvest, logistical difficulties, and a growing demand for citrus fruits. read more

The Makueni County Government in Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH). This initiative is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and improve access to international markets for mangoes, avocados, and French beans. read more

The Egyptian table grape season begins in May with early varieties. According to Abdelkader Habony, the season is expected to be successful. "Growers have been able to capitalize on the market situation by aligning with consumer preferences and implementing effective agricultural practices. read more

Egypt, the world's second largest exporter of fresh oranges and the leading exporter of affordable oranges, is on the verge of a transformative shift in its citrus industry. According to the EastFruit team, with reference to industry representatives, in 2026, six new factories will be dedicated to... read more

The World Potato Congress Inc. has confirmed that Kenya will host the 2026 World Potato Congress. This decision comes after reaching an agreement with the Polish Potato Federation to cancel the event that was originally planned for Gdansk, Poland. In March, the WPC Board considered a request from the National Potato... read more

Hundreds of mixed-race families were forcibly removed from Constantia in the 1960s and '70s under the apartheid Group Areas Act, but a fifth-generation flower farming family is bringing their rich history to life. Jaftha's Flower Farm is run by brothers Charles and Malcolm Jaftha, whose family read more

Sektor rolny Egiptu rozwija się, zwłaszcza w produkcji cebuli, zgodnie z informacjami Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, roczna krajowa produkcja wynosi 5 milionów ton. Poziom produkcji ten zaspokaja potrzeby krajowe i umożliwia eksport, z czego 26 000 ton zostało wysłane za granicę na początku 2025 roku. Dr. Alaa.

Egypt's agricultural sector is experiencing growth, particularly in onion production, with the Ministry of Agriculture reporting a local output of 5 million tons annually. This production level meets domestic needs and allows for export, with 26,000 tons shipped abroad in early 2025. Dr. Alaa. read more

Wzrost poziomu wody w regionie Dolnej Oranje w Prowincji Północno-Kapskiej w RPA wpływa na działalność rolniczą. Rzeka Orange, zasilana przez wylewy z tam Vaal i Gariep, osiągnęła poziomy ostatnio obserwowane podczas powodzi w 2011 roku. Johannes Louw, rolnik z Upington, donosi.

The rising water levels in the Lower Orange River region of South Africa's Northern Cape are impacting agricultural operations. The Orange River, influenced by overflow from the Vaal and Gariep dams, has reached levels last observed during the 2011 flood. Johannes Louw, a farmer in Upington, reports. read more

In the past year, there were 164.5 million cartons. The 2025 season seems to have been favorable so far. "The early season is mainly dominated by exports of lemons and grapefruits. Lemons are in good demand in the international markets and the price of lemons is also" read more

EastFruit analysts observe that export prices for Egyptian oranges on FOB terms are increasing rapidly once again. In mid-April 2025, Egyptian exporters were selling oranges for $0.43-0.45 per kg, but prices have now surged to $0.66 per kg. This upward trend is influenced by various factors, including read more

The mango market is currently transitioning from Peru to Côte d'Ivoire. This means that a lot is converging in the market. The delayed final shipments from Peru are arriving at the same time as the first cargoes from Côte d'Ivoire, and the market is struggling to absorb those volumes during this transition. read more