Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Africa.
Early delays in shipping have not dampened optimism for the South African avocado season
Having experienced rapid growth in its grape exports to markets across the globe, Lebanese producer Awdi Gardens sees potential for Lebanese cherries, plums and kiwifruit
Special event issue provides an in-depth look at the Indian market, plus Fresh Focus South African Table Grapes 2024 inside
New agreement will boost shipments of South African oranges to the East
The ultimate aim is to ensure that the retail shelves around the world are stocking seedless lemons
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
Citrus sources say the facility will make a major contribution to the South African citrus industry, achieving its Mission 260 objectives
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
As more and more Moroccan citrus and Chilean table grapes arrive in containers rather than reefer ships, there are major consequences for logistics and terminal operators along the Delaware River
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
Farmers union in Valencia has asked Spain’s Minister of Agriculture to act over reported discovery of Hepatitis A in February
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business
Leading Moroccan exporter Kacem Bennani Smires succeeds Moulay M’Hamed Loultiti of Copag as president of interprofessional body
Global Macadamias and Marquis Macadamias part ways as part of company restructuring
Following multiple efforts to prevent infringement of plant breeders’ rights in Egypt, the country is now introducing grape DNA fingerprinting in time for the new campaign
Michelle Phillips has been handed the top job at Transnet, the struggling logistics operator responsible for a string of delays and disruption in the country’s ports
Signs of better management at container terminal in Cape Town but still a long road ahead, says industry body Hortgro
A tough season will finish early with logistics making marketing very difficult
The campaign did not live up to expectations but wider access for South Africa-grown fruit is still on the cards
Young industry fails as trees are removed and replaced with commodity categories
Morocco’s Les Domaines Agricoles launched the new SweetCott mandarin variety at Fruit Logistica, describing it as a revolution for the category due to its sweet, juicy taste, late availability and long shelf-life
A special event held ahead of Fruit Logistica showcased the growth potential for blueberries globally and the advantages Egypt offered the market as a supplier
The country’s table grape industry predicts that its season will end even earlier than last year
MSC follows Hapag-Lloyd in increasing shipping opportunities for South African citrus this season
Shortages of onions worldwide have forced many countries to hold on to production for their domestic markets, and in Egypt, exporters must wait to sell in Europe
The company made solid gains in India, China and Japan last year
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan avocado company Kakuzi, promised no let-up in the company’s efforts to ensure ”robust and sound” environmental, social and governance standards
Streamlined regional structure will operate from three headquarters following the merging of Tomra Food’s fresh and processed business areas
The six leading apple suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere will produce more and export more as a group in 2024, but the story is different for pears
Hapag-Lloyd announces weekly service to two South African ports
The South African fruit industry says its answer to the proliferation of social and environmental certification schemes is rooted in realism and pragmatism
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
Company says opening of market to South African avocados is an exciting development, as industry’s access widens in Asia
Sugrafiftythree, a new early red seedless grape variety to be branded as Ruby Rush, seems to offer new commercial opportunities for growers
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