Africa news archive – Page 6
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NewsSouth African Gala sales expected to get going early in Europe
Leading exporter Tru-Cape predicts strong start to European campaign after positive harvest
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NewsFruit Logistica 2025 attracts record-breaking participation
Leading trade show for global fruit and vegetable business provides unrivalled platform for industry growth, with over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries and all parts of the fresh produce value chain
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NewsSouth African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
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NewsHortgro launches US stonefruit promotion
Plum Possibilities consumer campaign aims to drive demand for plums and encourage shoppers to participate in the sweepstakes
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NewsTrump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
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NewsConditions ideal for Egyptian citrus expansion
Climatic issues in major citrus producing countries have contributed to the rising demand for Egyptian citrus, not just in Europe, but also in Russia, the Middle East and South America
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NewsNew leadership from the Orange River for Sati
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region
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NewsMoroccan almond imports continue to rise
Although Morocco is developing its domestic almond production, the nut’s growing popularity among Moroccan consumers means year-round imports, mainly from the US, are vital
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NewsWadi El Nour upbeat about Egyptian orange campaign as demand rises
Egyptian citrus exporters are confident of achieving a better balance between supply and demand this season, helping to improve the profitability of the category compared with last year
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NewsDriscoll’s, Hortifrut, and Rabobank share knowledge at Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Several of the world’s leading berry companies will take part in Fruitnet’s event on 13-14 March in Rotterdam
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NewsEast-West Seed launches Uganda project
New pilot project is introduced with aim of boosting smallholder farmer financing in Uganda
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NewsSouth Africa reacts to US withdrawal from Climate Change Accord
While the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is a blow for South Africa, there are also new opportunities
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NewsKenya’s Karakuta unveils state-of-the-art avocado facility in Nairobi
Kenyan avocado exporters were hindered last season by a lack of capacity caused by a reliance on third-party packhouses, according to Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi, who described the investment as “game-changing”
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NewsSouth Africa’s citrus supply chains ‘must improve’
New report by the Citrus Growers’ Association identifies areas in which logistics and distribution must change
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NewsFresh disturbance in the force: produce leaders expect political upheaval
Prominent figures voice concern over disruption that fresh produce companies can expect in the next 12 months, as Trump returns to the White House and political wrangling over climate change and sustainability continues
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NewsIPD highlights melon varieties at Fruit Logistica
Import Promotion Desk will host over 40 companies on its stand in Berlin, presenting a broad range of products and sources, including a wide assortment of melons from Brazil, Morocco and Egypt
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NewsUK imports of South African raisins soar
The UK imported 9,100 tonnes of raisins from South Africa in 2024, up 137 per cent year-on-year