ETHIOPIA- Klaver Flowers has marked a major milestone in responsible business practices by beginning 2025 as a fully Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI)-compliant company. This accomplishment underscores its dedication to sustainable cultivation,...
UAE – Silal and Borouge have announced the strengthening of their collaboration in a move towards enhancing sustainable agriculture and food security. This partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to address the pressing challenges of...
KENYA – Makueni County has officially launched a state-of-the-art Horticultural Aggregation Center and Packhouse, marking a significant boost for its agricultural sector. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. presided over the event, emphasizing the center’s potential to...
KENYA – The Kenyan horticulture industry faces mounting challenges as it struggles to maintain its share in international markets. Rising production costs, logistical hurdles, and stiff competition from neighboring countries have raised alarms among...
EGYPT – Egypt has firmly secured its place as Europe’s second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits for the 2023-2024 export season. According to European Union data, the country shipped 917,000 tonnes of produce, marking a 7% growth compared to the...
RWANDA – Rwanda’s fruit export sector has seen impressive growth, with earnings nearly doubling in the 2023/2024 period. The country’s National Institute of Statistics (NISR) reports that fruit export revenues soared by 82.5%, reaching more than USD 34.7...
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Competition Commission has released its final report on the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry, identifying key issues that hinder competition in the fresh produce market. The inquiry, which began in March 2023, examines the market...
LEBANON – Beva Fruits International (BFI) and Lebanon Pack House (LPH-CMA CGM GROUP) have entered into an exclusivity agreement, making BFI the sole distributor of all Avocados and Table Grapes packed and shipped by LPH. LPH, a cutting-edge packing facility...
SOUTH AFRICA – FreshCap, a leading South African flower grower, is meeting a growing demand for direct sales by offering worldwide deliveries straight from the farm to customers. The company’s new packaging, designed specifically for this purpose, ensures...