All Africa articles – Page 2
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NewsSouth Africa eyes cherry growth as industry expands
After a successful season and expansion from 185ha to 819ha over the past decade, the cherry industry is positioning itself for export growth
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NewsEosta plans organic mango expansion in Côte d’Ivoire
Dutch organic importer-marketer is to expand organic mango production following a successful first full season with regional supplier Fruiteq
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NewsImporters urged to consider impact of checks on non-EU produce
Checks on imports from the rest of the world could raise food prices and jeopardise ‘just in time’ supply, while spreading risk across shipping lines and ports is helping suppliers take control, Festival of Fresh delegates told
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NewsProgress for South African grapes despite ongoing challenges
The country’s table grape sector showed resilience during 2025/26, achieving record inspection volumes of 81.25m cartons
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NewsChile sets sights on North African markets
Frutas de Chile has identified Morocco as a key strategic market and gateway to other African countries
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NewsNew international network brings together protected horticulture sector
Wageningen University has launched a new membership network for those working in controlled and protected horticulture to share best practice and the latest research from around the world
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NewsMore heavy rain batters South Africa’s citrus producers
With growers in Eastern and Western Cape still unable to assess flood impact on farms, CGA says damage likely to increase
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NewsMaersk launches weekly service linking North Europe with Egypt
The logistics group’s Baltic Sea-SLA service links Gdansk, Bremerhaven and Genoa with Port Said and Alexandria, offering direct routing to reduce transit times and improve supply chain reliability in a corridor where EU-Egypt trade reached €32.3bn in 2025.
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NewsSoviet-era cafe shot wins World Food Photo Awards
World Food Photography Award winners highlight power of food stories and the essential role of food in communities across the world
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NewsTru-Cape celebrates 25 years of apple and pear leadership
Leading South African apple and pear exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary
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NewsSouth Africa trims citrus export forecast
Citrus Growers Association revises season forecast downward across all categories as campaign progresses
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NewsRedfox and Agri Frontier join forces to fill international talent shortage
Partnership aims to tackle outpaced demand for senior positions in rapidly growing markets where agri investment has overtaken supply of senior managers
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NewsHapag-Lloyd improves transit times for South African citrus exporters
Shipping giant relaunches dedicated service into European and North American markets for third season
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NewsJacques du Preez to take the helm at Hortgro
One of South Africa’s leading statutory fruit industry bodies has announced the appointment of its new CEO
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NewsSouth Africa reflects on 2025 gains
South Africa was the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, but celebrations are likely to be short-lived given the realities facing the sector
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NewsRSA deciduous fruit industry counts cost of storm damage
Losses to pome and stonefruit sector estimated to be as high as R6.3bn
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NewsPEI Trade closes record-breaking 2025/26 Egyptian orange export season
Cairo-based exporter sets new internal benchmarks and signals strong outlook for the 2026/27 campaign
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NewsWestfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
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NewsSouth African citrus shipments to US delayed
While export volumes will probably not be affected by recent extreme weather, the bulk shipment programme will start later than planned