South Africa
- Apples could offer something extra>
Apples could offer something extra
by Fred Meintjes 3 April 2020 Apples & Pears
As consumers turn increasingly to fresh produce, studies show apples may be…
- New leader for South African citrus>
New leader for South African citrus
by Fred Meintjes 2 April 2020 Citrus
Cornel van der Merwe is the new chairperson of South Africa’s Citrus…
- Sharon fruit picking begins in RSA>
Sharon fruit picking begins in RSA
by Fred Meintjes 1 April 2020 Exotics
Indications are that the crop could be bigger than last year, with an estimate…
- Fruit SA appoints acting CEO>
Fruit SA appoints acting CEO
by Fred Meintjes 31 March 2020
Fhumulani Ratshitanga is the interim chief executive at Fruit South Africa
- Airfreight issues disrupt RSA exports>
Airfreight issues disrupt RSA exports
by Fred Meintjes 31 March 2020 Vegetables and Flowers
Interruption to airline business essentially grinds airfreighted perishables to…
- South African grape crop on course>
South African grape crop on course
by Fred Meintjes 27 March 2020 Grapes
Country's table grape crop is on target to exceed latest estimate despite…
- PPECB proves its worth>
PPECB proves its worth
by Fred Meintjes 27 March 2020
Ninety year-old organisation is one of the heroes rising to the challenges…
- RSA shutdown sparks questions>
RSA shutdown sparks questions
by Fred Meintjes 25 March 2020
More clarity of the effect of national Covid-19 emergency on country's…
- South Africa in lockdown>
South Africa in lockdown
by Fred Meintjes 24 March 2020
The country enters three-week lockdown as Covid-19 continues to spread
- South Africa’s fruit industry reassures consumers>
South Africa’s fruit industry reassures consumers
by Fred Meintjes 23 March 2020 Apples & Pears and Stonefruit
Hortgro ensures supply of fresh produce as consumption set to rise during…
