Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Africa.
Promotions will run for several weeks in Joy Wing Mau and Yonghui Superstores
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
Australian crop makes up part of global marketing campaign for the red-fleshed apple
Kenyan avocado producer Karakuta is boosting its volumes of Hass through new investments in clonal technology and new operations in Tanzania
Pomegranate exports from South Africa will benefit from confidence in the industry as they look to recover from last year’s dip in production
Citrus Growers’ Association announces the election of a new chairman, who will guide the South African citrus industry for the next two years
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
Fruit and vegetable imports climbed 11 per cent in volume and 26 per cent in value during the opening month of the year
Mina Eissa, formerly of Egyptian exporter Ghabbour Farms, founded RejoicePro Consulting in 2018 with the aim of helping growers in Egypt to export their fresh produce
Yukon International and PicoGro are looking to set the standard in what is an appealing category for the foodservice industry in particular
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 Vision 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
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