Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Africa.
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
Shipments now at levels last seen in 2017 due to adverse climate and high juice prices
Issues passionate entreaty to government to form a coalition to further address this issue
Immediate funding is required to help the farmers of Citrusdal’s agricultural community out of flood distress
Egyptian producer-exporter has purchased a series of advanced sorting and packaging machines from the Dutch company
The first budget speech from South Africa’s new minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen sets a positive tone
A new chapter begins for South African avocados in the east with the shipment of the first container to Japan this week
Devastating storms and heavy rain have caused major disruption to exports from Cape Town in the Western Province of South Africa
Growers should never isolate themselves from other growers around the world and must cooperate to survive
South African group adds Harvista 1.3 SC tool to manage produce quality before and during harvest
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
Some of the country’s ports are closed for safety reasons as winter storms whip across the South African coast
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
Distributor to seek South African partner to trial Southern Hemisphere production for Japanese-bred apple
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
Lack of experience in international matters could be problematic for the country’s fresh produce export business
Company awarded Alliance for Water Stewardship accreditation for farms in Agadir and Dakhla
USATD aims to facilitate US$300m in export sales between Africa and the US through 2025 with an initial focus on specialty foods
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Petersen, who has been at the South African grape industry body since March 2022, fills the role vacated by AJ Griesel in May
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
Excessive rain and the ongoing Red Sea crisis have created headaches for Kenyan avocados this season, delaying ripening and increasing the transit time to their main market in Europe
As the dust begins to settle on the results of last week’s South African national election, it is clear that the political landscape is changing dramatically
Company praised for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its tomato and berry farms
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
Asia’s avocado trade trends upwards, with China overtaking Japan as the region’s largest importer for the first time in 2023
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade