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.
- Water prospects improve>
Water prospects improve
by Fred Meintjes 15 August 2019 Stonefruit
Fresh produce growers in South Africa are generally looking forward to better…
- Landmark year for RSA Fujis>
Landmark year for RSA Fujis
by Fred Meintjes 13 August 2019 Apples & Pears
Branded as Fuji Royal, significant numbers of the new, truly South African…
- Boris adds to RSA uncertainty>
Boris adds to RSA uncertainty
by Fred Meintjes 12 August 2019
South Africans feel the ‘Boris factor’ is adding to greater Brexit…
- Transportation changes delayed again>
Transportation changes delayed again
by Fred Meintjes 6 August 2019
It is likely that decision on altering regulations for the transportation of Hi…
- Trade issues create challenges>
Trade issues create challenges
by Fred Meintjes 6 August 2019 Grapes
Dealing with external trade factors will be great challenge for South African…
- Ramifications of Ramaphosa’s comments>
Ramifications of Ramaphosa’s comments
by Fred Meintjes 11 July 2019 Citrus
Will some perhaps ill-advised comments by the South African president harm the…
- Industrial action hits citrus exports>
Industrial action hits citrus exports
by Fred Meintjes 11 July 2019 Citrus
Action at container terminals in Durban and at Ngqura are affecting South…
- Mixed Sharon fruit season winds down>
Mixed Sharon fruit season winds down
by Fred Meintjes 24 June 2019 Exotics
The South African Sharon fruit season did not live up to its early promise
- Can Flying Swans get off the ground?>
Can Flying Swans get off the ground?
by Fred Meintjes 14 June 2019 Citrus
Will a Dutch consortium succeed in coming to the rescue of South Africa's…
- Berry growth in South Africa>
Berry growth in South Africa
by Fred Meintjes 7 June 2019 Berries
South Africa’s berry business is fast growing, but it will take many…
