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Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News
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Banana exports rise to US$76M in 2025, ranking third among Ghana’s US$710M non-traditional exports
GEL produces approximately 110,000 tonnes annually, 25% of which is certified organic.
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South African tomato quality suffers due to poor roads, temperature issues
As trade becomes more complex, the linkages between production, logistics, and pricing are tightening.
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Saudi Arabia expands avocado production in Asir highlands with 80% success rate
The primary objective of this expansion is to reduce Saudi Arabia’s reliance on imported avocados.
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Ghana’s tomato supply disrupted by reliance on Burkina Faso imports
Strategic investments in irrigation, smallholder support, and processing capacity can reduce this risk while creating new market opportunities.
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Kenya’s exports worth US$1.3B at risk from Middle East conflict
The crisis has also pushed up global oil prices, further increasing production and logistics costs.