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Fresh Produce – African & Middle East News
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South Africa secures new citrus cold-treatment approval for India after decade of talks
The CGA said the focus must now shift towards improving the commercial conditions under which South African citrus enters India.
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Kenya to distribute 5M avocado seedlings, 1M cocoa seedlings to diversify local farming
By introducing high-value crops like avocado and cocoa, officials hope to provide residents with sustainable revenue streams.
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Rwanda exports 1,174 tonnes of fruit, vegetables in one week, generating over US$1M
This demonstrates the importance of horticulture as a foreign exchange earner and contributor to the national economy.
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Morocco dominates Norway’s raspberry, blackberry market with record 707-tonne shipments
By the close of the marketing year, Morocco had shipped 215 tons more than Portugal, reclaiming the number one position.
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Zimbabwe blueberry exports surge 351% as high-value horticulture transforms agricultural economy
The country secured a phytosanitary agreement in 2025 that allows its blueberries to enter the Chinese market.