Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Africa.
New varieties will provide fresh impetus for growth in the country’s cherry industry
Significant rainfall was good news for this year’s avocado crop in Kenya, but increased transit times to Europe have created headaches for exporters
The return of South African apples and pears to Thailand will inspire other fruit sectors to increase activity in the country
Arrival marks significant milestone for South African avocado industry following completion of long-awaited phytosanitary agreement
As the avocado season comes to a close in Kenya, the Horticulture Directorate has judged that there are insufficient volumes of mature fruit to justify exports by sea, but air shipments can continue
The World Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on the halt of species loss and ecosystems by 2030 and a call for action
Bush brings extensive global grocery retail experience, having previously worked at DFI Retal Group and Tesco
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
The legal issues surrounding investment in Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal will take time to resolve, according to Justin Chadwick
As the first hot climate apple varieties are tested in South Africa, Culdevco says the low-chill varieties are doing well
Hopes that private investment in South African ports will be accelerated are dashed by a court order
New Korosho Express bi-weekly seasonal ocean service will operate from Mtwara to destination markets in China, India and Vietnam
As the farm that gave birth to Appletiser is sold to Dennegeur, and another Zeder asset goes to Betko, growers suggest South Africa’s fruit industry deregulation is complete
Shipments are set to begin again by the end of this year
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
World Food Day takes place on 16 October, and IFAD has teamed up with the Global Cinema Advertising Association to highlight the importance of small-scale farmers in feeding the world
The international partnership will advance post-harvest applications of ChillSafe technology
Erasmus is appointed as the table grape industry body’s market development and communications manager
Deals for three of four remaining apple and pear units now approved by country’s competition commission, says group
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
Rome roundtable gathers farmers from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss how a diverse set of practices and technologies can enhance productivity, soil health, biodiversity and more
Europe has struggled under the weight of the citrus volumes being diverted from the East Asian market, but issues in South Africa and Brazil mean opportunities remain for Egyptian suppliers
The South African table grape body highlighted the achievements of phase 1 of the project during a meeting at Fruit Attraction
Exporter Westfalia Fruit hails landmark achievement for South African avocado export business in potentially huge market
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
As the search for greater advantages in fresh produce marketing continues, there is a renewed focus on branding to highlight new fresh produce categories
Yam is sub-Saharan Africa’s second most-important root and tuber crop after cassave, with an annual production of around 75mn tonnes
Already heralded as South Africa’s most successful agricultural reform initiative, PALS is celebrating ten years of creating new opportunities for people all over the country
Group joins with Berries Pride to take “significant steps” in increasing the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production
Citrus Growers Association chief executive Justin Chadwick issues statement in response to Bloomberg report
The minimum price for Fairtrade bananas at ‘ex-works’ level is to increase by an average of 3.6 per cent compared to 2023
Improvements at ports are expected but this may come too late in the stonefruit season
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
ECJ decision excludes fruit and vegetable production from the region from Morocco’s Association Agreement with the EU
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
SATI’s first forecast of new season backed by new research which suggests country’s grape variety mix remains in tune with market demand