All Africa articles – Page 28
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NewsLogistical issues persist for South African stonefruit exporters
Improvements at ports are expected but this may come too late in the stonefruit season
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NewsTru-Cape trusts in Pink Lady progress
As new markets in Europe and Asia come into play, one of country’s leading apple exporters says ‘best is yet to come’ for the brand
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NewsFepex welcomes EU ruling on Western Saharan produce
ECJ decision excludes fruit and vegetable production from the region from Morocco’s Association Agreement with the EU
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NewsSouth African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
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NewsSouth African grape volumes continue steady rise
SATI’s first forecast of new season backed by new research which suggests country’s grape variety mix remains in tune with market demand
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NewsNew report encourages North African exporters to look east
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
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NewsUS port strike will not affect South Africa’s conventional citrus shipments
Strike will impact late citrus containers, but the last conventional vessel of the season is expected to discharge without incident
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NewsBrazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow
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NewsMoroccan blues beat records in eastern Europe
Moroccan blueberry exporters have sent a record volume to eastern Europe this year, surpassing the tonnage for the whole of 2023
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NewsFruitnet and Agtools team up to provide top-class insight and analysis
Publisher will use Agtools’ award-winning data platform to enhance its coverage of the international fresh produce business
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NewsSouth Africa’s early stonefruit gains momentum
A new season brings hope to South African stonefruit growers for improved export volumes compared to last year
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NewsWatercress industry bids farewell to pioneer Malcolm Isaac
Former boss of Hampshire Watercress and Vitacress Sales launched UK’s first pre-packed salad and persuaded M&S to run its first-ever TV advert for food
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NewsZimbabwe aims to become a key blueberry supplier
The country’s avocado industry recently gained access to China, a success that is inspiring Zimbabwe’s blueberry business
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NewsGPG and F2 secure new UC Davis strawberry licences
Renowned US breeding centre has reached new international agreements with UK-based Global Plant Genetics and Mexican group Fresa Fortaleza
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NewsEU’s Green Deal an “opportunity” for Morocco
At a conference in Agadir on 20 September, Morocco’s minister of agriculture called the need for exporters to adapt to new sustainability challenges an “opportunity” rather than a constraint
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NewsBerries ZA casts its net wider in the East
As South African blueberry exports to traditional markets move into full gear, there are also efforts to increase access in the East
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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