All Africa articles
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CommentSouth African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
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NewsVanguard Direct expands into citrus imports
Group will source mandarins and oranges from growers in South America, Egypt, Israel, Morocco and South Africa
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NewsSouth Africa’s new government threatened by dissent
Drama in parliament as budget speech is postponed, causing speculation about the stability of the new government
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NewsShaffe appoints new leaders
Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters appoints Nathan Hancock as president with Jorge de Souza vice president
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ArticleHortifrut obtains Leaf certification in Morocco and Peru
Move significantly increases availability of Leaf-certified berries for the European market
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CommentComment: Cargo claim trends to watch out for in 2025
Insurance cover is a tricky business for fruit exporters, but there are ways to reduce your risk, says Lina Jasutiene of Recoupex
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NewsICTSI jumps into the ring as port costs are revealed
Further comment has been made on solutions to the costs of inefficiencies in South African ports
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PromotionComing soon: Eurofruit Mediterranean Edition
Special edition to be distributed at Macfrut, Freskon and Medfel features region’s leading suppliers
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ArticleDelassus pursues B-Corp certification
Moroccan fruit and veg grower demonstrates commitment to social and environmental responsibility with new accreditation
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NewsCitrus industry reveals true cost of South African port inefficiencies
Study says the cost of inefficient logistics to the country’s citrus industry was a ”staggering” R5.27bn in 2024 alone
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ArticleNeolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste
A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain
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NewsKenya’s avocado exports set for new growth
As production recovers from a decrease in 2024, the country looks set to sell more of the fruit on international markets this year
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NewsRypen celebrates rapid sales success
It’s Fresh has already sold more than a million Rypen Case Liners, with its new tech striking a chord with southern hemisphere grape suppliers
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NewsStakeholders collaborate on Cape Town Container Terminal
Agbiz, Hortgro, Sati, FPEF, TPT and the Western Cape Government come together to enhance capacity at the Cape Town Container Terminal
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ArticleSouth African apples set for Thailand
The first apples shipped to Thailand under South Africa’s new access agreement will leave Cape Town next week and arrive in the country in mid-March
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ArticleAdventurous tastes help tropicals shine
Tropical fruit is enjoying promising UK sales growth as new shoppers buy into the category and suppliers focus on resilience amid climatic and logistical challenges
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NewsSpain imports more French produce
As part of wider import growth, France sent 20 per cent more fresh produce to Spain during the January-November period last year
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PromotionFruitnet Berry Congress: discount delegate rate extended 🍓🫐
One month to go before the world’s leading event for the fresh berry business meets in Rotterdam
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NewsWapa forecasts Southern Hemisphere apple growth
Volumes are expected to increase 5.5 per cent across the key apple-growing nations, with pear numbers set to fall 3.3 per cent
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CommentComment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions