Africa
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from Africa.
South Africa seeks WTO panel reviews of EU citrus import rules
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
South African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
Mecia Petersen named new Sati chief executive
Petersen, who has been at the South African grape industry body since March 2022, fills the role vacated by AJ Griesel in May
Citrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
Regional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
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
LGS offers South African Star Ruby grapefruit
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
Production in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
Comment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
Rain delays ripening, reducing window for Kenyan avocados
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
Political shockwaves reverberate around South Africa
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
SanLucar wins environmental impact award in Tunisia
Company praised for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its tomato and berry farms
Fruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Ozblu hosts Global Grower Conference
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
China claims avocado import crown
Asia’s avocado trade trends upwards, with China overtaking Japan as the region’s largest importer for the first time in 2023
Asiafruit avocado edition out now
Avocado issue spotlights launch of Australian campaign in India and a range of other exciting developments for the category across Asia
Mozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold
Global avocado market “braced for expansion”
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade
Hortgro reflects on mixed stonefruit campaign
It was a tough season for South African stonefruit, but there are signs of things improving for the category
South Africa’s Navel orange forecast falls
Several factors combine to reduce the country’s Navel and Valencia orange export crops
RSA's Bigbucks granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia
Move represents a major step forward for the South African Gala mutation
Egypt’s early season for white grapes causes headaches
Weather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters
Summer Citrus from South Africa begins 2024 season
Group says that ”a healthy crop of sweet and delicious citrus” will head to the port of Philadelphia in the coming days
South African raisins bounce back
”Outstanding” raisin crop in the country signals an improvement after a number of challenging years for the industry
South Africa faces crucial election week
Like many countries around the world this year, South Africa go to the polls next week in what has been called the most crucial national election since 1994
Greek show Freskon boosts international participation
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
South African growers look to diversify
Avocados are the new talking point across the Cape regions as producers search for fresh fruit categories to tap into
Washington Apple Commission receives export development funding
New Regional Agricultural Promotion Program to fuel export expansion in emerging markets such as South-East Asia
South African grapes make “significant gains” in eastern markets
As the country’s grape sector goes into winter recess, growers can look back on further progress following the conclusion of campaigns in China and Vietnam
First new season South African clementines arrive in US
South African summer citrus marketing season in the US kicks off with first containers landing in port of Philadelphia
Consumers want greater support for avocado growers amid climate change threat
Charity Christian Aid calls for action on emissions as water stress in key production regions like Mexico, Spain and Chile leaves future of avocado supply in doubt
Del Monte announces Kenyan biofertiliser partnership
Partnering with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas on fruit residues, Del Monte says the new plant marks an initial step in biofertiliser production
Tru-Cape partners with Food Lover's Market to feed South Africans
May is Hunger Month in South Africa and Tru-Cape continues to support the drive to feed hungry people
South African blueberry season kicks off
Further growth of 10 per cent is anticipated for South Africa’s exports as the 2024 season slowly gets underway
Oppy welcomes apple crop
The group’s supply covers a range of varieties and spans Washington, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile
CBS now prevalent in Tunisia, new study claims
CGC says this disproves South African assertions that the disease is unable to adapt to Mediterranean climate
Siza: farms can play big role in combatting climate change
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability