South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%

South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%
Despite industry consolidation resulting in limited expansion, South Africa’s deciduous fruit production is expected to grow marginally as plantings come into production.
Wed 29/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Morocco suffering 20% loss of tomato crop due to ToBRFV

Morocco suffering 20% loss of tomato crop due to ToBRFV
The ToBRFV virus is a global problem for the tomato sector. In Morocco, losses of this year’s crop are estimated at between 15 and 20% of production due to the […]
Tue 28/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s tomato sector beset by multiple challenges

Spain’s tomato sector beset by multiple challenges
In the last summer tomato campaign, Spain produced 475,051 tons (-6% Y-o-Y), while the forecast for Spain’s coming winter campaign is 1.2 million tons of tomatoes, similar to last year’s. […]
Thu 16/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Egypt becoming major grape player

Egypt becoming major grape player
Egypt’s table grape crop is forecast to reach 1.57 million tons in 2023/24 (October-September), while exports are projected to total 170,000 tons. In Egypt, grapes are one of the most […]
Mon 13/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Record level of rejections of SA citrus due to ‘Black Spot’ 

Record level of rejections of SA citrus due to ‘Black Spot’ 
Spanish citrus organisation Intercitrus is once again questioning the “aesthetic” measure adopted by South African operators to suspend shipments since September 15, not only because it is the seventh time […]
Wed 25/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fairtrade Global Award winners revealed

Fairtrade Global Award winners revealed
Fairtrade has announced the winners of its 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards, which recognises businesses that work towards creating a just global trading system. Hosted by Fairtrade Africa, the awards cover […]
Wed 11/10/2023 by RIchard Wilkinson

Delassus launches Morocco earthquake appeal

Delassus launches Morocco earthquake appeal
Leading Moroccan tomato supplier Delassus has launched an appeal to help rebuild houses and schools following the devastating earthquake that struck the country earlier this month. On 8 September a […]
Mon 02/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South African avocados gain access to China

South African avocados gain access to China
South African avocados have been granted access to the Chinese market. The export agreement was signed by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza and […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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