All Africa articles – Page 2
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NewsBGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
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News‘Strawberry shuttles’ provide new capacity as Egyptian season starts early
Unexpected higher demand for airfreight capacity prompts new partnership between national carrier and specialist cargo company
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NewsCuna de Platero mulls Mauritanian potential
Spanish cooperative visits African nation as government seeks prospective partners to grow high-value crops like berries
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NewsCameroon banana exports rise despite major producer halt
Other major operators managed to increase exports in September-October compared with same period last year, with subsidiary Compagnie des Bananes de Mondoni now the country’s third-largest banana exporter
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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FeaturesWaitrose Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary milestone
Group looks back on a project that pioneered ethical trade and sustainable supply chains
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NewsSouth African table grape industry responds to US tariff adjustments
The South African Table Grape Industry has welcomed recent US tariff reductions on agricultural products but expressed disappointment that table grapes and other key fruit exports were excluded from the exemptions
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FeaturesProminent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United celebrates three decades of tomato brand that embraces innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands
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NewsSpanish fresh produce imports from Morocco surge 34 per cent
Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco increased 34 per cent to 416,559 tonnes in the first eight months of 2025, with Fepex warning of unfair competitive conditions
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NewsFlash Gala turns heads in China market
Leading South African exporters say the branded apple has changed the way retailers look at apples
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NewsFresh All Green forecasts strong Egyptian strawberry season
The grower-exporter anticipates good volumes and excellent quality, with high fruit colour and firmness
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NewsSouth Africa leads fresh produce branding transformation
ClemenGold International and Flash Gala are emerging as compelling case studies in how strategic branding can transform fresh produce marketing, moving beyond traditional commodity sales to build premium brand recognition in global markets
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NewsSouth African citrus industry welcomes US decision to remove tariffs on oranges
CGA CEO says the new exemption is “great news” and calls for an extention to include the country’s mandarin exports
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NewsFuture of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues
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NewsGlobal blueberry demand rises as supply becomes more diverse
Global demand for blueberries continues to rise, with North America and Europe leading the way, according to the latest RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025. The report highlights growing consumption alongside an increasingly diverse global supply landscape
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NewsElifab Solutions secures global partnership with berry brand Fruitist
Sorting and grading machinery specialist Elifab Solutions has secured a global partnership with California-based berry brand Fruitist to deploy advanced blueberry sorting and packing technology across multiple countries
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NewsInsimbi Ridge facility advances South Africa’s citrus export corridor
The launch of the Insimbi Ridge cargo facility at Cato Ridge represents a major step forward for South Africa’s northern citrus export corridor, with the region producing 93.6mn cartons for export in 2025 and projections reaching 105mn cartons by 2030
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NewsWrap calls for more countries to target food waste ahead of COP30
Just 30 countries include food loss and/or waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions, missing ‘huge opportunity’ to cut global emissions
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NewsUnited Exports achieves platinum environmental status for Ozblu farms
United Exports has become the first blueberry producer of its scale to achieve Leaf certification after its Southern African Ozblu farms scored platinum status in independent environmental audits