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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya maintains sugar import controls post-COMESA exit – FAS
Kenya keeps regulating sugar imports despite ending COMESA safeguards, as falling prices and rising domestic production reshape the country’s sugar market outlook.
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Kenya introduces drought-tolerant dragon fruit variety to boost food security, climate adaptation
Beyond its commercial value, dragon fruit offers health benefits that enhance its market appeal.
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Kenyan avocado output hits record 694,000 tonnes, exports fall on Red Sea crisis
Kenyan exporters are exploring opportunities in Asia and the Middle East, where demand for both fresh avocados and avocado oil continues to rise.
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Maersk adds three Saudi routes, boosts cold chain capacity for perishable imports
This development makes Saudi Arabia an attractive market for fresh fruit producers seeking to diversify beyond traditional markets.
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Egypt’s Red Sea ports handle 21,000 tonnes of cargo, exports surge across 10 vessels
Export-heavy cargo flows suggest strong demand for Egyptian agricultural produce across Middle Eastern and North African markets.