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.
- South Africa targets 200m citrus cartons>
South Africa targets 200m citrus cartons
by Fred Meintjes 2 February 2021 Citrus
The country's citrus export volume could rise to 200m cartons in the next…
- RSA citrus volumes unconfirmed>
RSA citrus volumes unconfirmed
by Fred Meintjes 18 December 2020 Citrus
The country's citrus export volumes for 2020 are not yet finalised,…
- Blueberry conflict concerns Hortgro>
Blueberry conflict concerns Hortgro
by Fred Meintjes 30 November 2020 Apples & Pears, Berries, Stonefruit and Cherries
South African body worried over negative impact of IP and PBR dispute on other…
- Africa waits on US change at the top>
Africa waits on US change at the top
by Fred Meintjes 9 November 2020 Citrus
As the US looks set to welcome a new president, Africa wonders if it will get a…
- Specialised reefers prove their worth>
Specialised reefers prove their worth
by Fred Meintjes 15 October 2020 Citrus
In a season of milestones, specialised reefer vessels provided a highlight for…
- RSA citrus closes on landmark>
RSA citrus closes on landmark
by Fred Meintjes 1 October 2020 Citrus
South Africa’s citrus export crop could well smash 150m cartons despite…
- RSA citrus waits on US decision>
RSA citrus waits on US decision
by Fred Meintjes 7 August 2020 Citrus
South Africa hopes that the United States authorities will finally move on…
- Good news for Cape Town>
Good news for Cape Town
by Fred Meintjes 6 August 2020
Port of Cape Town may soon be included in shipping schedules to Europe once…
- South Africa set for US citrus high>
South Africa set for US citrus high
by Fred Meintjes 6 August 2020 Citrus
The country's citrus sector says it will export record a volume to the US…
- Macadamias get global boost>
Macadamias get global boost
by Fred Meintjes 5 August 2020 Dried Fruit & Nuts
Increase in South African macadamia production gives rise to international…
