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Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News
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Egypt enters new Latin American markets for oranges, grapes, strawberry seedlings
The new Latin American markets will help close the gap towards the US$14 billion target.
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Namibia spends US$12.5M on potato imports from South Africa, launches local production scheme
During the reporting period, Namibia’s total horticultural import bill reached N$1.7 billion (US$93.9 million), with South Africa accounting for 90% of horticultural imports.
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Senegal targets banana self-sufficiency by 2029 as imports drop below 20%
According to producers, the sector is now organized to supply the domestic market between July and December.
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South Africa exports a record 2.9M tons of citrus in 2025, beating Spain
South Africa’s position reflects its focus on exports rather than total production volume.
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Ethiopian potato sector attracts investment in seed, storage to close yield gap
Comparing Ethiopia’s current potato yields with global commercial production standards reveals a wide gap.