Fruit Vegetables News
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Egypt overtakes South Africa as continent’s top orange exporter
As of 2021-22, both countries had about 1.3 million MT in fresh orange exports, according to FAS data.
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Egypt almost doubles fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023.
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In January, the EU imported twice as many Egyptian oranges as in the same month of 2023
In January, the EU imported 51,687 tons of oranges, i.e. 79.7% or 23,000 tons more than in January of 2023.
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Mediterranean fruit fly detected in orange shipments from Egypt arrived at Russia's Novorossiysk Port
The Mediterranean fruit fly was found alive in eight shipments of oranges originating from Egypt, totalling a weight of 189.6 tons.
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Egypt’s table grape exports to Saudi Arabia: another success in 2023
From January to October 2023, Egypt exported 33 thousand tons of table grapes to Saudi Arabia, a 16% increase from the total amount in 2022.
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10 things to know about Egypt's participation in Berlin's fruit logistica
Egypt is sending around 89 exhibitors to Fruit Logistica, one of the world's top markets for fresh produce.
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Saudi Arabia Lifts Restrictions on Egyptian Strawberry Imports
The decision was not a ban of strawberry shipments for quarantine or health reasons, but its content is to regulate the internal KSA market.
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Fruit and vegetable exports from Egypt to Europe could increase sharply due to devaluation
EastFruit analysts highlight the high risk of major volatility in the regional market for fruits and vegetables due to the impending devaluation.
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Red Sea crisis will certainly impact orange sales from Egypt
Reports suggest that 150 fewer vessels went through the Suez Canal in January this year compared to the same month in 2023.
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Egyptian artichokes sell well in the absence of produce from Puglia
The Egyptian produce played a key role when produce from Puglia was lacking. Egypt is improving year after year when it comes to quality.
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BerryWorld has big plans for Egyptian blueberries
Egypt has the potential to become a major supplier of blueberries to countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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High demand for oranges from Egypt
Egypt has little presence on the French and European markets but this year, the drop in production is forcing the sector to turn to other origins.
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Saudi Arabia's recent ban on strawberry imports not exclusive to Egypt
Importers with valid permits are receiving their shipments without hindrance, indicating that Saudi Arabia is regulating imports from all countries.
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Egypt’s sweet success in sweet potatoes. Exports to EU soar in MY 2023/24
In the first 5 months of the MY 2023/24 (July-June), EU countries imported 63 thousand tons of sweet potatoes from Egypt.
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Scandals and success: how Egypt breaks records in grape exports to EU in 2023
From January to October 2023, Egypt exported more than 70 thousand tons of fresh table grapes to the EU.
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Egyptian Valencia oranges enter the market amid tensions in the Red Sea
Climate change has manifested itself in a rather positive way for Egyptian citrus, the season started earlier than expected and extended export time.
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Top 10 fruit & vegetable treasures of Egypt
These hidden gems are often only available locally, and are a must-try for anyone visiting Egypt.
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Only a few Egyptian exporters continue to offer sweet potatoes
The Egyptian sweet potato season is coming to an end, towards the end of January, except for a few companies that continue to export.
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Red Sea Crisis Disrupts Egypt’s Orange Exports
The suspension of shipping operations has posed a severe crisis for Egyptian citrus producers and exporters.
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Egyptian carrots are 35% cheaper than the competition
The Egyptian carrot season has just begun, and this year the crop continues to gain in importance in terms of production and export volumes.