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European grape growers report stable start to 2026 season
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (371+ words) The 2026 European table grape season is starting under generally stable conditions across the main producing regions, according to K'LLA. The company reports that weather conditions in Spain and Greece have supported even bud break and fruit set, while Italy has…...
"Grape exporters are once again facing the challenge of managing transit temperatures"
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (449+ words) Fresh Plaza...
Argentina's lemon exports surged in the first four months of 2026
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (196+ words) Fresh Plaza Argentina's Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries reported that lemon exports grew significantly in the first four months of 2026 The export value increased by 36% year-over-year to $108 million, while the volume rose by 50%, reaching 50, 085 tons, according to data from…...
China expands zero-tariff access for African exports
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (217+ words) China's zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries is expected to create new opportunities for trade and investment across the continent, according to participants in a webinar hosted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and the SADC Business…...
Tanzania attracts avocado sector investment
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (150+ words) Frontier Energy has announced plans to invest in Tanzania's avocado industry, with a focus on value addition, modern farming technologies, and export market development. The plans were discussed during a meeting in Dodoma between Tanzania's Minister for Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo,…...
Egyptian agricultural exports exceed 5 million tons in 2026
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (262+ words) Egypt's agricultural exports have exceeded 5 million tons so far in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Data from the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine shows that citrus remained Egypt's leading export crop, with shipments exceeding 2 million tons....
Ivorian exporters chase containers and clients as mangoes outshine coconuts
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (249+ words) Fresh Plaza The March-to-July period presents a recurring challenge for Ivorian coconut exporters With European importers shifting their focus to mangoes during that time, and Ivorian exporters largely doing the same, the coconut trade enters a prolonged slowdown precisely when…...
Energy reliability becomes key issue for South African berry sector
1+ week, 2+ day ago (399+ words) South Africa's berry industry has expanded rapidly in recent years, with blueberry production increasing from less than 3, 000 tons in 2018 to more than 21, 000 tons in 2022, driven largely by demand from Europe and the UK. According to Juandr" Pitout, Head of Business…...
South Africa and Italy target citrus trade and investment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (199+ words) South Africa and Italy are seeking to expand cooperation in agricultural trade, investment, technology, agro-processing, and research through a new partnership discussed at the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agribusiness Forum in Cape Town on 9 and 10 June 2026. Speaking at the event, South…...
Time is running out; predict the group matches, world champion, and top scorer before June 11, 9: 00 PM
1+ week, 2+ day ago (158+ words) On 11 June, the World Cup will kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organising a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international…...