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Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News
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Nigeria, Taiwan partner to modernize vegetable sector with protected cultivation
Post-harvest handling was another focus, particularly for tomatoes.
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Côte d’Ivoire extends CCAK mandate to regulate mango sector
Both parties agreed on an action plan to strengthen production protection and ensure export continuity, though they did not specify details.
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Cosmic Crisp apples debut in South Africa
After tasting Cosmic Crisp in the US, Paladin said Checkers saw an opportunity to introduce the variety to South African shoppers.
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Rwanda airlifts 70 tons of avocados to UAE, linking 1,000 farmers
Avocados’ share of Rwanda’s total horticultural export revenues increased from 2.93% to over 10% during the same period.
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Morocco’s SweetCott mandarin secures EU plant variety rights until 2056
The variety is intended for the premium citrus segment and provides retailers with a differentiated mandarin option.