Spanish citrus body Intercitrus has urged the EU executive to require cold treatment for all citrus imports to combat the highly damaging false moth pest. President of Intercitrus, Inmaculada Sanfeliu, […]
Tue 03/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
mwebantu
Zambia has been given the go ahead to begin exporting avocados to Europe, with the first consignment already underway. This follows the landmark moment when Zambia became the first southern […]
Thu 28/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
iStock/BODRUMSURF
Fruit exporters from South Africa and South America are using Turkey to get their fruit to the Russian market. Turkish fruit exporters report being barraged by calls from overseas producers […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Macfrut
Opportunities for the fruit and vegetable sector in Africa will be the focus of multiple events during the three-day international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, to be held from 4 to 6 May 2022 at the Rimini Expo Centre.
Wed 23/02/2022 by Macfrut
WUWM
The WUWM (World Union of Wholesale Markets) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to foster accessibility to safe, […]
Wed 09/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Morocco’s citrus production for 2021/22 is forecast at 2.55 million tons, up 12% YoY, according to USDA data. Tangerine/mandarin production is expected to be up 13% over the previous year […]
Tue 18/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Transitex
There is currently no end in sight to the congested situation at the port of Cape Town. Delays are being caused by wind, the lack of availability of well-maintained equipment […]
Tue 11/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Global Cold Chain Alliance
Spanish citrus organisation Intercitrus has declared that the imposition of cold treatment to guarantee the absence of certain pests, such as the ‘False moth’ is “non-negotiable” as it is a […]
Tue 07/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Founded in 2000 in New Zealand and then in 2007 in Kenya, the Olivado Fresh brand is already famous in many countries for its extra virgin avocado and coconut oils. […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo
Alexandra Sautois/Eurofresh Distribution
Egypt’s 2020/2021 table grape sector experienced a difficult season due to unexpected weather conditions. In April and May 2021, a heat wave accompanied with strong winds resulted in a 17% […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
AZURA
Morocco’s leading tomato producer has continued to deepen its commitment to sustainability with the introduction of the zero-residue cherry tomatoes since 2019. Now, the firm offers its French customers 100% […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
