Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News

At the national level, official estimates indicate that Senegal loses 30% to 45% of its harvested fruit each year, according to IPAR.

The government is aiming to reach 20 tonnes per hectare by using new varieties developed through a research project with Nigerian partners.

In March, Moroccan blueberries accounted for over 32% of Finnish imports, while May recorded the highest monthly volume at 180 tons.

The Brazilian market opened for Egyptian exporters after the HLB virus severely affected its production.

Ghana is the region’s second-largest banana exporter after Côte d’Ivoire.