Africa news archive – Page 14
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NewsSouth Africa adapts to PPWR future
While the general date for application is still 18 months away, South Africa’s pome and stonefruit industries are actively engaged in processes to adhere to the packaging regulations
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NewsEven split for Spain’s fresh produce imports
Volumes coming from EU and non-EU suppliers were fairly even in 2024, although value was skewed towards third countries
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NewsWRAP Water Roadmap receives funding boost
Nature Recovery Project partners with WRAP to tackle water scarcity in food-producing regions for UK
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FeaturesSouth African citrus still well-positioned for growth
Country’s Citrus Summit highlights market access and logistical challenges as priorities
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NewsNew plantings boost South Africa’s kiwifruit business
The country’s climate is seen as ideal for growing varieties that are in demand globally
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NewsICTSI will be “strong and reliable partner to Transnet”
The court dispute between ICTSI, Transnet and Maersk over Durban Container Terminal is finally moving to a conclusion
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NewsSouth African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
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NewsMatadi Gateway Terminal eyes efficiency improvements
ICTSI outlines key projects for 2025 at the Democratic Republic of the Congo facility
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NewsMorocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
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NewsDole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
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NewsEU set to extend CBS measures on South African citrus
The South African department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says the EU will extend its citrus black spot measures on the country’s citrus for another three years
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NewsBig week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
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NewsPhilippines green lights South African table grape exports
Milestone is the culmination of ten years of negotiations
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NewsHortfin reflects on its impact in South Africa
There have been many challenges over the past seven years, but executives say cooperation has carried the initiative forward
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NewsRainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
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NewsLes Domaines celebrates Japanese first
Company ships first container of Moroccan Nadorcotts to Japan after opening of that market earlier this year
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NewsMoroccan CEO issues call to action for women in agriculture
Sara Mouhsine Carvajal said industry must do more to recognise critical role women play in the sector and the challenges they still face
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NewsSouth African grape harvest coming to a close
With 94 per cent of the 2025 South African table grape export crop already packed, the season is expected to conclude by the middle of March
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NewsWelgemeen Boerdery claims top honour at Ceres Fruit Growers’ Awards
Small innovations make all the difference according to owner, the Hanekom family from the Witzenberg
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NewsWind delays affect early season Cape Town citrus shipments
A shift in the production of lemons to earlier growing regions has put more emphasis on Cape Town for shipments to northwest Europe