All Africa articles – Page 19
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NewsUS could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
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NewsNova Siri Genetics expands to meet new strawberry demand
Leading Italian breeder reports growing interest from nurseries in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America
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NewsChina grants access for Zimbabwean avocados
Market access part of Zimbabwe’s plans to develop its horticulture sector into US$1bn industry
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NewsEgypt emerges as top sweet potato supplier to Poland
Eastern European country’s sweet potato imports have more than doubled in the past five years, according to East Fruit
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CommentEgyptian grape exporters welcome demand despite low prices
Mina Eissa, founder and agribusiness export consultant at RejoicePro, analyses Egypt’s latest grape campaign, one marked by good quality and demand, if not prices
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NewsBiogold boon for South African mangoes
Access to new varieties is seen as catalyst for growth in the South African mango export sector
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NewsSouth Africa’s citrus export forecast stabilises
The latest prediction for total exports is now slightly higher than the previous year at 165.5m cartons
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NewsOSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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NewsG-Berries makes Morocco’s raspberry dream a reality
The Italian group has embarked on commercial tests with four of the country’s suppliers
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NewsIn memory of Alaa Kamel Diab
In this moment of profound sadness, we come together to honour the remarkable life of engineer Alaa Kamel Diab, the visionary leader of Egypt’s Pico Modern Agriculture, who died in August
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NewsEU court dismisses appeal against Nadorcott rights
Eurosemillas appeal against Nadorcott mandarin variety rights dismissed by the General Court of the European Union
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NewsEgypt highlights diversity of range at Fruit Attraction
Expolink says the Egyptian pavilion in Madrid will serve to showcase the country’s strategic location as a sourcing partner, as well as the broad range of fruit and vegetables exported
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NewsSun World seeks to reinvigorate citrus and mango categories
CEO David Marguleas discusses what the company’s acquisition of Biogold will mean for growers, retailers and consumers
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Comment‘Lessons from oil industry can help solve talent dilemma in African fresh produce’
Max MacGillivray of executive recruitment consultancy Redfox explains why applying the ‘oil rig mentality’ to fresh produce recruitment could help attract more talent from the UK and Europe to work in Africa
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NewsHolger Brandt joins Agrovision to head up strategic partnerships
Fall Creek’s former Sekoya general manager expected to drive development of supplier’s production base, with an emphasis on new varieties
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NewsKenyan company Fruitbox appointed as Zespri agent
New deal for Zespri-branded kiwifruit speaks of greater cooperation between New Zealand, South African and Kenyan companies
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NewsWestfalia extends its avocado reach in Asia
The South Africa-based avocado leader has expanded its footprint into Japan, India and China
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NewsDu Roi Laboratory celebrates milestone
South African nursery is marking three decades of exporting disease-free tissue culture banana plants
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NewsSouthern Hemisphere exporter unveils new brand in Hong Kong
Leading supplier Citri&Co is ready to reveal its new label at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Africa & Middle East
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates