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Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News
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Tomato prices in Kenya rise 45.7% as heavy rainfall disrupts vegetable supply chains
These increases in transport costs make moving vegetables from farms to markets more expensive, with the costs passed directly to consumers.
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South African potato sector faces climate, input challenges as consumption exceeds global average
South Africa is now Africa’s third-largest potato producer after Egypt and Algeria.
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Florida approves US$196M citrus recovery package to combat greening disease
An additional US$4.5 million was allocated to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation for citrus research activities.
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Morocoo’s Zalar Holding expands from poultry to agribusiness operations
Merger with fruit producer forms part of diversification strategy*
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Ethiopia opens US$30M cold storage facility in Addis Ababa to reduce post-harvest losses
The facility aligns with Ethiopia’s broader trade reforms by strengthening the nation’s position in regional and global markets.