Survey results: Impacts of COVID-19 on the horticultural sector in Zimbabwe
- 18/09/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News, Zimbabwe
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COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +Impacts of Covid-19 on the horticultural sector in Uganda
- 18/09/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News, Uganda
COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +Impacts of Covid-19 on the horticultural sector in Nigeria
- 18/09/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News, Nigeria
In June, COLEACP conducted surveys to learn from our members and partners in the horticultural sector about the impacts of the current health and economic crisis throughout March–May. Key points: The majority of respondents (64%) saw orders for March–May reduced by more than 25%, with 35% seeing a reduction of over 50% of orders; about a fifth of companies saw a positive increase in sales. Almost half of respondents received higher prices for their produce in comparison with 2019; only… +Impacts of Covid-19 on Kenyan horticultural SMEs
- 18/09/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Kenya, News
A COLEACP survey on the impacts of Covid-19 on companies’ operations in May shows that despite all the measures taken to cut costs and secure revenues, almost three-quarters of companies responding did not financially break even in May, an increase on 64% that failed to do so in April. Many companies will struggle to survive if this situation persists. This survey, covering May 2020, was carried out among the 65 horticultural companies in Kenya that benefit from COLEACP’s technical assistance… +New EU Organic Regulation postponed by one year
- 07/09/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Caribbean, News, Pacific
In a press release issued on 4th September, The European Commission (EC) has announced a proposal to postpone the entry into force of the new organic regulation (EU) 2018/848 from January 2021 to January 2022. The proposal still needs to be ratified by the European Parliament, but seems certain to go ahead. COLEACP welcomes this important move, which was originally requested by Member States, the European Parliament, third countries, and other stakeholders, including the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean Pacific States… +AAA Growers in Kenya: Gains from COLEACP’s digital training on COVID-19
- 21/08/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Kenya, News
As part of COLEACP’s response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering our members and partners online training on implementing Covid-19 measures through customised coaching sessions for horticultural companies. Frank Obure, General Manager Packhouses of AAA Growers in Kenya, provides some insights on how digital learning is contributing to his company’s overall mission. “Covid-19 is touching businesses around the globe. Though we had already implemented preventive measures as per local and international guidelines, it is important to remain updated… +Calls for expressions of interest for service providers
- 19/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: News
CONTRACT NOTICE ISSUED BY COLEACP In the context of the implementation of its programmes, COLEACP has developed a large network of experts rigorously selected through tendering procedures. COLEACP regularly publishes contract notices requesting service providers to express their interest in the form of an online application file. Service providers are advised to regularly consult this page to check current Calls for Expression of Interest (CEI) Below are the current Calls for Expression of Interest (CEI): AO 201164 – Support services… +Introductory Zoom session with national plant protection organisations on #COVID19 training
- 17/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: News
[COLEACP in ACP countries] – Introductory Zoom session with national plant protection organisations on #COVID19 training – part of our work offering stakeholders in #ACP horticulture practical guidelines on how national inspectors/companies can integrate #COVID19 measures in their food safety management systems.… +NExT programme in action in Kenya
- 14/08/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Kenya, News
Discussions between COLEACP’s regional programme manager Yessie Meyer, project manager Wester Schepers and Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya’s CEO Okisegere Ojepat to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities through the new EU-funded NExT Kenya programme. Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC KENYA) is one of the country’s fresh produce trade associations.… +West African mango on the European market: towards a very positive 2020
- 14/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Mangoes, News
On a demanding European market affected since March by COVID-19, following Côte d’Ivoire at the beginning of the campaign, Mali and Senegal also show very encouraging results, reflecting the efforts of the entire sector. In recent years, there have been numerous and recurrent interceptions of mangoes imported into Europe due to the presence of fruit fly. With the European Union’s revision of its phytosanitary regulations, a new European directive came into force on 1 September 2019, imposing additional requirements on… +