Africa news archive – Page 13
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NewsThailand gets a taste of South African apples
The arrival of the first consignment of South African apples in Thailand following a 16-year absence, has been celebrated at the Talaad Thai Market
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NewsSouth Africa adopts cautious approach to tariffs
Citrus sources say they are assessing the tariff announcements by US president Donald Trump
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NewsEosta reports consumer enthusiasm for rain-grown avos
The Dutch organics specialist says that a combination of rain-grown and organic cultivation is the ultimate in water efficiency
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NewsCongestion at Port of Tangier-Med threatens Moroccan fruit exports
Maersk warns of delays caused by high number of refrigerated container unloadings
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NewsSouth Africa tries to make sense of US tariffs
There is confusion in South Africa as the fresh produce industry takes in Donald Trump’s tariff announcement
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NewsSpanish citrus leader recognised by South African citrus growers
Ailimpo director José Antonio García’s efforts were highlighted at recent CGA Citrus Summit
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NewsEnd of an era for South African citrus leader Justin Chadwick
Justin Chadwick, who is retiring as chief executive of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about three decades of service
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NewsExport challenges mount as Cape Town port struggles continue
Old problems return to the city’s container terminal and are severely disrupting export operations
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NewsEgypt and Jordan on the rise in premium strawberries
January’s showcase of premium UC Davis cultivars demonstrates the growing influence of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, according to Global Plant Genetics
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NewsFirst lemons of the South African season arrive in India
South African delegation will look to boost exports at next week’s Fresh Produce India
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NewsMoroccan avocado exports on the rise
Country reported recorded shipments in 2023/24 and is on course to top this in the current season
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NewsWeather, currency and logistics challenges push Kakuzi to pre-tax loss
The Kenyan exporter says its avocado business saw a major dowturn in profits last year
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NewsSouth African apples return to Thailand after 16-year absence
The country’s apple exporters have said they are delighted to be back in Thailand, with the first fruit set to be unveiled this week
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NewsSassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
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NewsFirst South African citrus estimate shows balanced growth
The Citrus Growers Association says there will not be an over- or undersupply of South African citrus this year
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FeaturesFruit Logistica: Mediterranean marvels – how can logistics companies unlock North Africa’s export potential?
The Logistics Hub session explored North Africa’s growing influence and focused on infrastructure, services and strategies for growth
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NewsSouth Africa’s grape exports to “significantly exceed” forecast
The country’s table grape industry is ready to sign off on a good season
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NewsA sign of things to come for South African trade?
There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end
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NewsAfruibana mourns death of president Joseph Owona Kono
One of the fruit industry’s leading figures, Owona Kono was a tireless defender of fruit producers in Africa
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NewsTru-Cape meets rising demand for quality apples in Africa
With approximately half of all apples marketed by South Africa exporter Tru-Cape sold in Africa, the exporter says it continues to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences and developments across the continent’s fresh fruit industry