FRED MEINTJES
Fred Meintjes is Market Intelligence's southern African correspondent, reporting regularly from Cape Town on developments in the region's fresh produce sector for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit and the Fresh Produce Journal.
An expert commentator on the international fresh produce business, Fred previously worked as group manager of corporate affairs at Capespan, which at the time was South Africa's single-desk exporter for all fruit shipments out of the country.
- Tough times for RSA lemons and Valencias>
Tough times for RSA lemons and Valencias
by Fred Meintjes 10 December 2021 Citrus
The good fortune seen in the past few years for South Africa’s Valencia…
- Soft citrus in the spotlight>
Soft citrus in the spotlight
by Fred Meintjes 29 November 2021 Citrus
South African production is expected to grow further in years ahead from…
- ClemenGold tracks trademark infringements>
ClemenGold tracks trademark infringements
by Fred Meintjes 28 September 2021 Citrus
- New leadership at Karsten Group>
New leadership at Karsten Group
by Fred Meintjes 4 August 2021 Grapes
South African company confirms its new leadership team as Piet Karsten leaves…
- Cyber-attack hangover for South African ports>
Cyber-attack hangover for South African ports
by Fred Meintjes 30 July 2021 Fruit, Citrus and Vegetables
Disruptions from a recent cyber-attack on South African ports expected to last…
- Further port problems hamper RSA exports>
Further port problems hamper RSA exports
by Fred Meintjes 27 July 2021 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Citrus and Avocados
This week’s cyber-attack disrupted Transnet’s system across all…
- Hopes high for better RSA port performance>
Hopes high for better RSA port performance
by Fred Meintjes 28 June 2021
Commentators are playing a waiting game following announcements regarding the…
- RSA offers hope in banana disease fight>
RSA offers hope in banana disease fight
by Fred Meintjes 18 June 2021 Bananas
South African laboratory given exclusive rights to banana variety which shows…
- RSA citrus exports to US underway>
RSA citrus exports to US underway
by Fred Meintjes 19 May 2021 Citrus
There are good prospects for 2021 but growth will be less than last year
- Adele Ackermann leaves Capespan>
Adele Ackermann leaves Capespan
by Fred Meintjes 18 May 2021
Key executive leaves South African fresh produce leader to pursue other career…
