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Richard Clayton elected AFPA Chair for 2025

Richard Clayton elected AFPA Chair for 2025

AUSTRALIA – The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced Richard Clayton, Managing Director of Australian Produce Partners, as its new Chair for the 2025 term. Clayton, who brings decades of experience in the fresh produce industry, succeeds Gavin...

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Senegal’s peanut export ban sparks concerns across sector

Senegal’s peanut export ban sparks concerns across sector

SENEGAL – The Senegalese government’s decision to suspend peanut exports for the 2024/2025 marketing season has triggered widespread concern among farmers, exporters, and oil producers. This agricultural sector, vital to the country’s economy, now finds itself...

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Kenya opens Fuerte, Pinkerton avocado harvesting season

Kenya opens Fuerte, Pinkerton avocado harvesting season

KENYA – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has officially announced the start of the 2024/2025 avocado harvesting season for Fuerte and Pinkerton varieties. Harvesting and export for these varieties by sea will begin on February 14, 2025, following months...

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