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.
- RSA apple and pear exports to rise>
RSA apple and pear exports to rise
by Fred Meintjes 17 January 2022 Apples & Pears
Early forecast for South African apples and pears signals continued growth
- Anxious times for South African citrus>
Anxious times for South African citrus
by Fred Meintjes 17 January 2022 Citrus
Failure to reach a sensible agreement between South Africa and the EU could…
- South African grape season still on track>
South African grape season still on track
by Fred Meintjes 14 January 2022 Grapes
Despite a late start the country's early table grape regions are reporting…
- Port delays cause South African losses>
Port delays cause South African losses
by Fred Meintjes 12 January 2022 Grapes
Continuing problems at the port of Cape Town leave fresh produce exporters…
- 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…
- RSA apple and pear season winding down>
RSA apple and pear season winding down
by Fred Meintjes 30 November 2021 Apples & Pears
Logistics made 2021 a nightmare for South African apple and pear growers, but…
- 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…
- Orange River table grape harvest underway>
Orange River table grape harvest underway
by Fred Meintjes 29 November 2021 Grapes
Early-season fruit expected to arrive in the UK and Europe before Christmas
- Southern African grape season underway>
Southern African grape season underway
by Fred Meintjes 10 November 2021 Grapes
The first table grapes of the season are to be shipped from Cape Town this week
- South African grape crop remains stable>
South African grape crop remains stable
by Fred Meintjes 28 October 2021 Grapes
The country is expected to export the same volume of table grapes this year as…
