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Happy Rooibos Day! Have a little read in this post for some interesting facts, about the Champagne of Africa.

Investing in Africa.

LIVE FROM FRUIT LOGISTICA 🇪🇸 Every #category and every region brings its own #challenges. Trifón Ruiz-Castro and Saday Flórez Posadas are the contact persons for the Spanish #region also including Portugal and report on the #circumstances affecting the Spanish #economy. Whether individual #farmers or the entire #supplychain - WBG Pooling offers individual #solutions for each part within the value chain using #pooling with #reusabletransportpackaging. FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 hits different! 😝

With the harvest in burgundy and other places in France being ravaged by powdery mildew, now is a good time to learn more about it. Check out my newsletter below for an in depth exploration of this malady!

In the current season, South Africa's table grape exports have seen significant growth, with the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI ) reporting a 19% year-on-year increase in exports. This boost can be attributed to the early end of production compared to the previous year, with over three-quarters of the season's packaging completed by week 6. The delayed Chinese New Year led to a higher influx of South African table grapes into the Chinese market early in the year, causing some Peruvian grapes to divert to other Southeast Asian markets. 🍇 To manage logistical pressures, South Africa has employed a diversified export strategy, including diverting shipments from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and utilizing conventional vessels for export. Despite challenges, key regions like the Northern Province and the Olifants River region have exceeded production expectations, with favorable weather conditions contributing to grape quality. Additionally, regions like the Berg River and Hex River have also seen successful seasons, with high-quality varieties driving positive market responses. https://lnkd.in/daRh4cc3 #SouthAfrica #TableGrapes #ExportGrowth #SATI #AgriculturalExports

Mansas Whisky is a new organic, earthy & rich bourbon-style, African whisky, made with African maize, on African soil. Created by Spearhead Spirits. We created Mansas because the world of Whisky, was not complete without the taste of Africa. The story of Mansas Whisky dates back 5,000 years to the ancient African Kingdom of Kush where sorghum flourished as a core ingredient in the production of beer. Sorghum’s significance transcended tribes to become one of the most important cereals in Africa and is a core ingredient in our Whisky today. However at the heart of Mansas Whisky is yellow maize, Africa’s largest crop and the hero of our mash bill. Not only does yellow maize drive Mansas' rich bourbon-esq flavour, it brings with it a rich African tradition. Literally. Yellow maize was one of the many grains traded by Mansa Musa, a man who is believed to be the richest man that ever lived and the inspiration behind our latest premium African spirit. This is a new whisky, from the new world, with flavour fit for an emperor and we can't wait for you to try it! #Africa #Whisky #Agriculture #Spirits

It's been marvelous to have a serendipitous conversation with David Smith at the old Fielden Whisky distillery in Oxford over 2 years ago transform into a collaborative partnership. Here's a few reasons why I'm so, so chuffed about having Dave on our side: 1. Experience Dave brings over 26 years of brand-building and leadership experience in just the alcobev space (to say nothing of his forays into other industries). He loves rum as a category, and led the legendary brand Cockspur rum through its period of 900% growth in the 2000s. We're a young brand that wants to go very far: Dave's done it before. 2. Sustainability & African Provenance: Dave gets it. Local value addition, building deep relationships with farming communities, valorizing indigenous ingredients, decolonizing taste. In some spaces, I have to do a lot of legwork to explain what we do and why it's important. In our first ever conversation, Dave and I were already comparing notes on the expansion of sugarcane farming in Mozambique. From his own experience leading the revolutionary English Whisky, Fielden, Dave is intimately familiar with the importance of bringing thoughtful environmentalism to spirits. 3. Dave is kind, steady and patient. IMIZI is quite literally unprecedented: we're making rum in a place that has never made it, we're using botanicals that have never been used before. Quite simply, no one like us exists. Whilst there exists pressure to chase growth and speed at all costs, Dave's been a remarkable reservoir of patience because he understands the importance of doing things the right way. He frequently reminds me "Every overnight success is 10 years in the making". Having him as an interlocutor has been salutary for us. Looking forward to continuing our work together, friend!

DENİZLİ THYME: A GEOGRAPHİCAL INDİCATİON AROMATİC TREASURE Geographical Features: Denizli Thyme gains a unique aroma thanks to the Aegean sun, clean air, and fertile soil. The climate and soil structure of this region ensure that the thyme plant grows at the highest quality.   Traditional Methods: Throughout the process from field to table, traditional methods are used to preserve the natural structure of the plant. Shade drying and careful sieving procedures keep the thyme leaves as fresh and flavorful as possible. Geographical Indication: The geographical indication of Denizli Thyme guarantees that this thyme is unique to a specific region and produced according to traditional and local conditions. The geographical indication protects the quality and originality of the product, offering consumers a reliable choice. https://lnkd.in/ddaPg6cd #turkishspicy #toprakdogal #denizlithyme #organicfood #geographicalindication

#UAA NEWS We are back with another episode of our monthly Onion & Garlic Multi-Stakeholder meetings! Thanks to all of you who joined us for last month’s meeting, where we engaged in a very fruitful discussion on the different varieties of onions, their associated attributes, their market plus the organic production techniques for onions. One of the key issues that emerged from this discussion was the need for reliable information on the costs associated with onion and garlic production. Thus, this month, our Multi-stakeholder meeting will focus on “Exploring the Commercial Potential of Onion and Garlic Production”. The meeting will bring together various stakeholders along the onion and garlic value chains, who will hold a mind- blowing discussion on the costs, benefits, and risks associated with onion and garlic production, as well as the best strategies for optimizing the profitability of onions and garlic. Would you like to be part of this discussion? Register now for the Zoom meeting at: https://rb.gy/yxzzuj Meeting Date: 27th.Aug.2024 Meeting Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00PM   https://lnkd.in/dRVuQtj5

Q&A: Ecuadorian blueberry introduces new industry leader The Ecuadorian Federation of Blueberry Producers and Exporters (FEPEXA) elected its new board of directors last week. The engineer Luis Ponce, general manager of Nobis Fruit Company, is its new president who is confident that the blueberry market in Ecuador has great potential and must grow. To learn more about the guidelines of his administration and the projections of the Ecuadorian industry, FreshFruitPortal.com spoke with Ponce, who said that the Federation will encourage the new areas of investment to be first class and with an international standard so that Ecuador is not seen as a distant destination, but as a market that has quality fruit. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZ5GZCfV