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...
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...
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...
USA – Retailers in the United States are ramping up imports as they prepare for potential tariff increases under the incoming Trump administration. With fears of higher costs and possible disruptions, US retailers are increasing container volumes, particularly...
EGYPT – Egypt’s Pico Modern Agriculture, known for its high-quality and sustainable fresh produce, is broadening its reach with an impressive diversification of products and technological advancements. The company, which exports premium fruits and vegetables,...
SOUTH AFRICA – South African avocado producer Westfalia Fruit has enhanced its position in the European market by acquiring Syros, a Belgian food processor and distributor specializing in avocado-based products. This move is expected to create new opportunities...
MOROCCO – Morocco is rapidly emerging as a leading player in the global avocado market, with the country expecting to harvest approximately 90,000 tons of avocados during the 2024/2025 season. Of this, 80,000 to 90,000 tons are projected for export, with only a...
SOUTH AFRICA – The Port of Cape Town, a vital hub for South Africa’s agricultural exports, has been under scrutiny for operational inefficiencies that hinder its performance. With approximately 80% of the country’s fruit exports passing through its...