News Digest: Agri-food Markets, Production and Trade
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
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Production Africa Short Ivorian mango season follows long Peruvian one Henk van der Meij of Hars&Hagebauer reports on mango trade that “the Peruvian season’s tail end was unexpectedly long, due partly to shipping delays. So the first part of the African season (Côte d’Ivoire) coincided with the last part of the Peruvian season. That’s usually not ideal, but the promotions are keeping the mango sales momentum going. Eventually, the market will also have to start paying the price needed for… +New market study analyses trends and potential for ACP-Pacific horticulture
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Ginger, News, Pacific
A new study on the Pacific region by COLEACP’s Market Insights service aims to gain an in-depth understanding of regional, national and international trade dynamics and market trends, and to identify value-added supply chains for ACP-Pacific fruit and vegetable industry players. Although production is growing generally, and particularly for ginger, the region is increasingly dependent on imports, mainly due to the growth of the tourism sector and urban populations’ greater appreciation of imported processed foods. The most imported products are… +COLEACP’s New Board
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
As the term of office of COLEACP’s Board Members expired in June 2022, elections were held at the COLEACP Ordinary General Meeting on 22 June. Sixteen Board Members were elected: ACP EUROPE Chairman Mr Stephen MINTAH, SPEG (Ghana) Vice-President Mrs Leena MALDE, WEALMOOR (UK) Secretary General Mr Jean-Marie SOP, UNAPAC (Cameroon) Treasurer Mr Vincent OMER-DECUGIS, S.I.I.M (France) Mr Moctar FOFANA, AOM (Mali) Mr Thomas HILDENBRAND, SIPEF (Belgium) Mr Karim DOSTMOHAMED, FRIGOKEN (Kenya) Mr Olivier HERRERA MARIN, FRESAL (France) Mrs Virginie… +Sandra, Noël and Rachel – three innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs from Africa and the Caribbean, honoured during EDDs 2022
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Caribbean, News
On 22 June, during the European Development Days in Brussels, three young entrepreneurs from Africa and the Caribbean had the opportunity to present their business model promoting sustainability, links with research, development and adoption of technologies, and the use of digital tools in a Lab Debate organised by COLEACP and its partners. The European Union (EU)’s premier forum for international partnerships took place physically in Brussels and online on 21-22 June. It focused on the implementation of the EU’s Global… +Celebrate resilient African and Caribbean MSMEs supporting sustainability, growth and inclusion
- 27/06/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Caribbean, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
With respectively less than 10, 50 and 250 employees, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of most economies. They account worldwide for over 70% of all businesses and for more than 50% of jobs,1 especially for women and youth. MSMEs work with millions of family farms and contribute to securing food safety and security, providing nutrition to local consumers and communities, as well as promoting innovation and creativity towards sustainable food systems. MSMEs are highly sensitive to… +Amendments to EU plant health rules for False Codling Moth – June 2022
- 16/06/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, News, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe
False Codling Moth (FCM, Thaumatotibia leucotreta) is listed as a priority pest under EU plant health regulations ((EU) 2019/1702). Unfortunately, as this pest has been intercepted on several host plants in recent months at EU border controls, stricter rules are now being introduced in a new regulation (EU) 2022/959 of 16 June 2022. It is expected that this will be applied in July 2022.1</. A draft of the new regulation was submitted to the WTO in April. Some amendments were… +Fruit Logistica and Macfrut 2022– it was good to be back!
- 23/05/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
After a long but necessary delay, we were happy to represent the EU-funded Fit For Market SPS and Fit For Market Plus programmes at two trade fairs, as well as the NExT Kenya programme, and to meet up again with our members and partners. Numbers were up at Macfrut 2022 The international trade show for the fresh produce industry, held from May 4 to 6 at Rimini Expo Center, registered 38,500 visitors, an increase of +18% compared to the edition… +FFM and FFM SPS recognised for improving the livelihoods of ACP producers
- 20/05/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
The external mid-term evaluation of the FFM and FFM SPS programmes was conducted between September and November 2021. The evaluation methodology consisted of document review, design, dissemination and analysis of a survey with a representative sample of partner-beneficiaries – 89 invited with a 91% response rate, and interviews with a multitude of stakeholders – national, regional and/or supranational. The main findings of the final evaluation report were very positive, indicating that more than 90% of the partner-recipients interviewed during the… +INNOVATIONS SERIES: Business Profiles of the SMEs showcased in the first 7 sessions
- 04/05/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, News, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
In November 2020, the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and COLEACP launched the Innovations Series on innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMEs, despite the numerous challenges they face, have unprecedented opportunities to supply local, regional and export markets. Moreover, innovation is a driving force in transforming food systems, promoting sustainable agriculture and leveraging investment. In this context, PAFO and COLEACP hold a two-hour session, every two months, to share best practices from entrepreneurs,… +Join us for your regional launch of Fit For Market Plus
- 29/04/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: ACP EN, News
In the framework of the development cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union, the OACPS and the Directorate General INTPA of the European Commission have entrusted COLEACP with the implementation of the new Fit For Market + (FFM+) programme. FFM+ has been designed and will be implemented in line with the FFM programmes and the results of COLEACP’s COVID action plan from March 2020. This 5-year €25 million programme is funded by… +