Africa: A Global Food Exporter By 2050, a Myth or Reality?
Africa plans to become a global food exporter by 2050, as the continent currently imports about $50 Billion worth of agricultural products per year. This goal is expected to be…
“We have been exporting 2/3 containers per week from Tanzania, but have orders for up to 7 containers per week from April”
The avocado industry in Tanzania is still developing but volumes are increasing each year. Grower and exporter Afrocado is growing avocados on 150 hectares as well as sourcing from other
Zambia bans maize exports over dry spell
The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealie meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri announced
Frozen strawberries and oranges drive Egypt’s export growth to Brazil
According to EastFruit, Egypt is expanding its export markets for vegetables and fruits, and Brazil is one of the most promising destinations. In 2023, Egyptian exporters doubled their shipments of
African coffee producing countries urged to add value to coffee export
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | While specialty coffee from Africa is gaining popularity among consumers across the world, officials of the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) have urged African…
Poultry imports to South Africa rebound
The largest import categories of poultry into South Africa are mechanically deboned meat and offal. Photo: Canva In 2023, poultry imports into South Africa increased after a 4-year decline. Poultry
Ruto wants Kenya to halve its value of food imports to Sh250 billion
President William Ruto wants Kenya to halve its value of food imports to Sh250 billion in 10 years, as he directed the agriculture ministry to urgently release fertiliser to farmers
The import of grapes from South Africa to Israel has been suspended
Two major companies in Israel, Shufersal and Rami Levi, have stopped ordering grapes from South Africa. This decision is driven by concerns about a consumer boycott related to South Africa’s
S. Africa welcomes duty reduction on tea exports
By NDUMISO MLILO in Johannesburg, South Africa | South Africa has welcomed the Chinese government’s decision to reduce tariffs on imports of rooibos tea, a major agricultural export commodity, said
SA beef industry looks forward to 2024 with new export markets
‘We’ve moved from being a net importer to a net exporter, which means we produce too much beef for this country to consume which is great for farmers,’ says Beefmaster