Start of the West Africa mango season

Ivory Coast: start of the season

The first volumes arrived this week. The season is expected to last 6–8 weeks, after which supply will shift towards Senegal.

Cultivation is intensive and largely manual. Mangoes are harvested high from the trees: the fruit is cut loose and caught by hand. Some mangoes are deliberately left on the trees – those at the top are for the birds.

To assess orchard conditions firsthand, Joep travelled between the fields by moped. Signs at each orchard provide insight into cultivation data — one of the GlobalG.A.P. requirements.

Fruiteq built a completely new packhouse in Ivory Coast two years ago, including a dedicated facility for organic fruit. This separation safeguards the quality of the organic range.

Press releae: Eosta anticipating positive Organic Raingrown avocado East Africa season

Eosta helping growers in optimize handling, volumes and ripeness control
Fairtrade via Eosta program adds 50 additional avocado producers in Kenya.

WADDINXVEEN, Netherlands, April 29th 2026— Leading organic fresh produce importer-marketer Eosta has received the first volumes of new-season Organic Raingrown Avocados from Tanzania and Kenya, with expectations high for availability and quality.

Overseas citrus: strong crop, tight market

Ahead of the start of the overseas citrus season, directors Mike and Dennis visited our growing partners in South Africa. Conditions in the field are positive: the crop is developing well and quality looks strong. At the same time, clear tensions are emerging in the market.