Africa news archive – Page 15
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NewsKenyan company Fruitbox appointed as Zespri agent
New deal for Zespri-branded kiwifruit speaks of greater cooperation between New Zealand, South African and Kenyan companies
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NewsWestfalia extends its avocado reach in Asia
The South Africa-based avocado leader has expanded its footprint into Japan, India and China
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NewsDu Roi Laboratory celebrates milestone
South African nursery is marking three decades of exporting disease-free tissue culture banana plants
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NewsSouthern Hemisphere exporter unveils new brand in Hong Kong
Leading supplier Citri&Co is ready to reveal its new label at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Africa & Middle East
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates
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NewsRockit set for Back to School period in Gulf
Kids’ return to school seen as key sales period for Rockit apples in the Middle East region, with a strong omni-channel campaign planned for the season
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NewsWorld Avocado Organisation launches consumer campaign in India
WAO will continue to promote avocados’ nutritional and health benefits following successful campaign in 2023
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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NewsKenyan avocados braced for competition in East Asia
Rising demand for Kenyan avocados in Europe has lifted the fruit sector above coffee in terms of export revenue, but competition remains strong in Asia
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NewsDecisions to be made on future grape plantings
Global field days to view vineyards and new cultivars are important for South Africa’s table grape growers
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NewsVanguard invests in large-scale Peruvian blueberry plantings
The group plans to plant between 150 and 200ha of blueberries on newly acquired land in the Ica region
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NewsSun World wins case against unlicensed Egyptian growers
Following private and court-ordered investigations, Sun World identified proprietary vines on farms owned by unlicensed growers and pursued infringement litigation
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NewsSouth Africa-EU citrus resolution gaining momentum
Long-running citrus dispute could be resolved in the next year, if all goes well
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NewsPico to highlight new varieties in Asia
The Egyptian company is highlighting new strawberry and grape varieties at next months’ Asia Fruit Logistica, as well as introducing avocados and Barhi dates to its offering
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NewsPink Hudson raspberry set to complement Adelita in Morocco
With Moroccan growers looking to extend the raspberry season and consumers seeking out top flavour, Planasa’s Pink Hudson may be the ideal partner for Adelita, according to VitaBlue
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NewsSun World International acquires Biogold
Deal expands the breeding and licensing company’s portfolio with inclusion of citrus and subtropicals
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NewsSouth African lemon exports fall further
New forecast sees volumes drop well below last year’s figures and initial 2024 predictions
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NewsSouth Africa’s Tru-Cape sets out sustainability gains
Company’s ambitious goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2030
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NewsJenika seeks partners for Burundi avocados
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
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NewsFurther falls for South African orange export crop
Shipments now at levels last seen in 2017 due to adverse climate and high juice prices