Rwanda’s fresh produce enterprises seek new markets at global forums in Europe
Three Rwandan small and medium-sized fresh produce companies recently showcased their products at the 2025 Fruit Logistica Expo in Berlin, Germany, making strides towards unlocking new opportunities in the export market. The exhibition, held from February 5–7, is one of the world’s largest trade fairs for the fresh produce industry. This year’s gathering brought together […]
Horticultural products exports earnings clock US$500m mark
The exports earnings from horticultural products have clocked US$500 million mark (nearly 1.5trn/-) driven by the shipment of edible vegetables , making it one of the significant sectors to watch in future, in terms of contributing to foreign exchange earnings. Tanzania’s horticulture exports include a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, which is positioning […]
Digital Innovation and Regional Collaboration Essential Drivers to Transforming Africa’s Trade Future
The recent commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the East African Community (EAC) offered an excellent opportunity to reflect on its achievements, confront persistent challenges, and outline the path forward for advancing regional integration. A notable focus of the celebration was the role of digital innovation in addressing cross-border payment inefficiencies, with technologies such as […]
Rwanda’s horticultural enterprises take a leap towards standards compliance for global market access
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA), in partnership with TradeMark Africa and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has concluded a four-day training for horticultural producers under the Value-added Initiative to Boost Employment (VIBE). This marks a significant step toward enhancing the capacity of Rwandan horticultural producers to access global markets. The training, held […]
TradeMark Africa and South Sudan officials discuss priorities for deepening trade facilitation
TradeMark Africa (TMA), on 23 October 2024, hosted a delegation from South Sudan to discuss priorities for enhancing cooperation in various areas of trade facilitation to reduce trade bottlenecks in South Sudan and neighbouring countries in the East African Community. The meeting brought together officials from South Sudan’s Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA), […]
TradeMark Africa launches a six-month meat inspector training to enhance quality standards compliance
In collaboration with the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA), TradeMark Africa (TMA) has kicked off a six-month training for meat inspectors to enhance compliance with quality standards, and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures in Rwanda’s meat value chain. A first of its kind in Rwanda, the training will focus on strengthening of […]
La réunion inaugurale du Comité national de Surveillance ouvre la voie aux activités de facilitation du commerce en Côte d’Ivoire
Le programme national de TradeMark Africa (TMA) en Côte d’Ivoire a tenu sa réunion inaugurale du Comité national de Surveillance (CNS) le 20 septembre 2024, suite à la récente signature d’un protocole d’accord avec le ministère du Commerce. Le CNS fait partie de la structure de gouvernance de TMA et est présidé par un haut […]
Inaugural National Oversight Committee meeting sets the stage for trade facilitation activities in Côte d’Ivoire
TradeMark Africa (TMA)’s Côte d’Ivoire Country Programme held its inaugural National Oversight Committee (NOC) meeting on September 20, 2024, following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Trade. The NOC is part of TMA’s governance structure and is chaired by a high-level official within a Government Ministry. It is […]
Le traitement à l’eau chaude pourrait changer la donne pour les exportations de mangues du Kenya
L’industrie kenyane de la mangue a subi d’importants revers en raison de l’invasion de la mouche des fruits (Bactrocera dorsalis), qui a conduit à de nombreuses interceptions de cargaisons de mangues par l’Union européenne (UE). Pour relever ce défi et préserver les possibilités d’exportation du pays, des traitements post-récolte innovants tels que l’utilisation de la […]
Hot water treatment could be a game changer for Kenya’s mango exports
Kenya’s mango industry has faced significant setbacks due to the invasive fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis), which has led to numerous interceptions of mango shipments by the European Union (EU). To address this challenge and safeguard the country’s export opportunities, innovative post-harvest treatments such as the utilisation of hot water treatment (HWT) technique are being explored. […]