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Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News
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Scott & Co expands into fresh produce with acquisition of Proxifresh
Proxifresh has built a strong reputation for distributing fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, dairy products, and fine grocery items.
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AkoFresh deploys mobile solar-powered cold storage trailers to reduce post-harvest losses
Post-harvest losses remain a challenge across sub-Saharan Africa due to limitations in transport, storage, and market infrastructure.
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Geopolitical pressures force Ethiopian Airlines to raise freight tariffs by 20%, hitting horticulture exports
Air freight pricing follows a tiered structure in which per-kilogram rates decrease as shipment volumes increase.
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Kenya avocado exports to hit US$170M in 2026, with Asian market access
The Chinese market, opened in 2022, has scaled in 2026, while trade agreements with India have reduced tariff barriers.
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Moroccan tomato export halt sparks standoff between producers, consumer groups
The situation remains fluid, with both sides seeking a resolution.