Africa

Côte d’Ivoire’s ADF Agro focuses on premium mango market in Europe

Challenges remain in terms of accessing raw materials and adapting to the changing climate, but Côte d’Ivoire’s mango exporters see opportunities in Europe’s premium market

Eosta introduces organic Medjool dates from Morocco

Morocco’s proximity makes it an ideal source for organic Medjool dates, according to the Dutch organics specialist, ensuring fast and flexible deliveries to respond to market demand

South African grapes mix old markets with new

New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry

Vanguard Direct expands into citrus imports

Group will source mandarins and oranges from growers in South America, Egypt, Israel, Morocco and South Africa

South Africa’s new government threatened by dissent

Drama in parliament as budget speech is postponed, causing speculation about the stability of the new government

Shaffe appoints new leaders

Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters appoints Nathan Hancock as president with Jorge de Souza vice president

Hortifrut obtains Leaf certification in Morocco and Peru

Move significantly increases availability of Leaf-certified berries for the European market

Coming soon: Eurofruit Mediterranean Edition

Special edition to be distributed at Macfrut, Freskon and Medfel features region’s leading suppliers

Delassus pursues B-Corp certification

Moroccan fruit and veg grower demonstrates commitment to social and environmental responsibility with new accreditation

Citrus 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

Neolithics 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

Kenya’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

Rypen 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

Stakeholders 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

Spain 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

Fruitnet Berry Congress: discount delegate rate extended 🍓🫐

One month to go before the world’s leading event for the fresh berry business meets in Rotterdam

Wapa 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

Comment: 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

Fruit Logistica: Innovation and insight attract record attendance

In partnership with Fruit Logistica

Official survey highlights rise in quality of trade visitors and increase in successful business at world’s leading trade show for the fresh fruit and vegetable business

South African citrus growers ask for urgent action on logistics

Industry calls for meaningful change after the first state of the nation address under the new Government of National Unity

New MSC services will boost West African melon trade

Improved connectivity will support melon exports from Senegal and Mauritania to Europe