Autumncrisp is becoming increasingly popular in Southern Africa.
2025-05-06 16:00
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
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
Pierwsze pojemniki z południowoafrykańskimi awokado dotarły do Chin.
2025-05-06 15:00
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.
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Ifad has launched its first-ever project to assist Libyan farmers in addressing water scarcity issues.
2025-05-06 14:00
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.
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Egyptian orange prices have increased to $0.66 per kilogram.
2025-05-06 00:00
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.
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Makueni County partners with TradeMark Africa on a new export hub.
2025-05-06 00:00
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.
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"Udało nam się poprawić twardość winogron i spójność zawartości cukru (Brix)." "We managed to improve grape firmness and brix consistency."
2025-05-06 00:00
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.
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Egpytian Orange Processing Boom: Six New Factories in 2026 Set to Transform the Global Affordable Orange Market
2025-05-06 00:00
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...
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Kenya will host the 2026 World Potato Congress.
2025-05-06 00:00
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...
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South Africa: Preserving a Family's Heritage Through a Flower Farm
2025-05-06 00:00
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
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Egypt exports 26,000 tons of onions from a 5 million-ton crop.
2025-05-06 00:00
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
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
Autumncrisp is becoming increasingly popular in Southern Africa.
2025-05-06 16:00
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
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
Pierwsze pojemniki z południowoafrykańskimi awokado dotarły do Chin.
2025-05-06 15:00
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
Ifad has launched its first-ever project to assist Libyan farmers in addressing water scarcity issues.
2025-05-06 14:00
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
Egyptian orange prices have increased to $0.66 per kilogram.
2025-05-06 00:00
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
Makueni County partners with TradeMark Africa on a new export hub.
2025-05-06 00:00
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
"Udało nam się poprawić twardość winogron i spójność zawartości cukru (Brix)." "We managed to improve grape firmness and brix consistency."
2025-05-06 00:00
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
Egpytian Orange Processing Boom: Six New Factories in 2026 Set to Transform the Global Affordable Orange Market
2025-05-06 00:00
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
Kenya will host the 2026 World Potato Congress.
2025-05-06 00:00
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
South Africa: Preserving a Family's Heritage Through a Flower Farm
2025-05-06 00:00
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
Egypt exports 26,000 tons of onions from a 5 million-ton crop.
2025-05-06 00:00
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
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
The flooding of the Orange River endangers crops.
2025-05-06 00:00
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
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
South Africa: Citrus industry expects export growth
2025-05-05 11:00
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"
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Sharp Price Increase for Egyptian Oranges – Analysing the Causes
2025-05-05 00:00
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
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"Mango market is facing challenges with high volumes during weeks of disrupted sales."
2025-05-05 00:00
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.
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Sezon cebuli egipskiej powoli się zbliża. „Wszystko wygląda dobrze, i nie spodziewam się żadnych problemów z jakością ani dostępnością” – mówi Adriaan van Belzen z Daily Onions. „W zeszłym roku było kilka problemów pod koniec sezonu, który przedwcześnie się skończył.” Jednakże,
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The Nakuru County Government in Kenya has distributed 91,000 avocado seedlings to local farmers, aiming to enhance avocado production. Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, highlighted the initiative's focus on empowering farmers with a high-value crop.
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The demand for South African Flash Gala apples in India is higher than the available supply.
2025-05-05 00:00
By the end of next month, the apple harvest will be completed, with all the fruit stored in bins to be distributed to either the packhouse or the controlled atmosphere rooms that enable year-round exports. Free State apple farmers faced challenges this year due to several hailstorms, impacting their yield.
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South Africa's kiwi industry is establishing itself as a first-class global player.
2025-05-02 09:00
Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones.
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India: A strategic growth market for South African fruit
2025-05-02 09:00
The feedback from the Indian trade has shown that there is significant growth potential in all categories of South African fruits, so the export focus of the industry on India aligns with the country's efforts to expand its presence in this large consumer market.
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The Moroccan government has announced a subsidy plan to support the export of fresh citrus fruits, excluding the "Nadorcott mandarin" variety, with a financial assistance program in place until 2028. This initiative was outlined in a joint decision by the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Finance.
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