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Record growth as UK fresh produce imports from Morocco triple

Record growth as UK fresh produce imports from Morocco triple

MOROCCO – The import of fresh produce from Morocco to the UK has undergone a remarkable surge, nearly tripling from GBP158 million (USD200.64M) in 2018 to an impressive GBP408 million (USD518.12M) by 2022, surpassing the traditional European sources. This trend...

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Morocco becomes Saudi Arabia’s top blueberry supplier

Morocco becomes Saudi Arabia’s top blueberry supplier

MOROCCO - Morocco has become the leading supplier of blueberries to Saudi Arabia, outperforming several other markets including Chile, Peru, and South Africa. According to a recent report by EastFruit, Morocco had exported 480 tons of fresh blueberries to Saudi Arabia...

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RFA calls for privatization of South African ports

RFA calls for privatization of South African ports

SOUTH AFRICA - The Road Freight Association (RFA) is pushing for the private sector to be granted more control over failing state-owned enterprises (SOEs). This follows the backlog taking place at SA's ports due to a long history of deterioration of ports and rail in...

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CGA’s forecast of South African citrus for MY 2023/24 dips

CGA’s forecast of South African citrus for MY 2023/24 dips

SOUTH AFRICA – The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) has revised its estimate for the 2023/24 citrus season, with plantings appearing below the forecast growth curve initially projected.  "This season, Southern African citrus growers packed 165.1...

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Egypt’s orange exports to Spain reach unprecedented heights

Egypt’s orange exports to Spain reach unprecedented heights

Egypt – Egypt, in the MY 2022/23, achieved a remarkable milestone by exporting a record volume of oranges to Spain, multiplying its exports manifold. This spike catapulted Egypt to an esteemed global position among orange suppliers to Spain for the first time....

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