Africa news archive – Page 9
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NewsSouth Africa bullish over North American grape prospects
Canada is now the country’s third-largest grape market, with sales in the US also growing
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NewsICTSI launches Transnet High Court appeal
High court drama expected as the battle for investment in Durban container terminal heats up
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NewsSouth Africa outlines ambitious raisin aims
New figures show the country is the largest raisin grower in the Southern Hemisphere, with production set to increase further
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NewsSouth Africa contemplates high orange juice prices
Finding answers to juicing questions could set citrus growers up for extremely profitable futures
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NewsTru-Cape ready to sell first Cape Blush pears
South African exporter prepares to sell first commercial volumes of the variety, as well as its largest ever Cheeky crop
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NewsSouth Africa seeks Trump tariff clarification
Concerns grow in South Africa as Donald Trump threatens tariff hikes on Brics countries
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NewsZZ2 scoops Shoprite supplier of the year award
Retailer praises company for ability to deliver “exceptional produce” including tomatoes, avocados, cherries, apples and pears
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NewsBigbucks takes South African apple industry by storm
An increase in new plantings of the variety has led to a rapid rise in production
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NewsEgyptian citrus lands in India marking the start of the season
IG International celebrates with ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh grapefruit and lemons
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees breadfruit potential in Europe
European demand for breadfruit has been so strong that Mauritian exporter Bella Fruitiva has decided to start its own production, according to managing director Vickram Meghu
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NewsGreater shipping opportunities for South Africa
Ambitious conventional reefer shipping programme brings a new dimension for the country’s fruit exporters
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NewsRise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
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NewsCapespan welcomes new port setup as new-season grapes set sail
Company says strategy of using Port of Walvis Bay for shipments from Namibia and Orange River could be extended to other fruit exports
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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NewsStonefruit and grapes gather momentum in South Africa
It has been a slow start for stonefruit, but prospects remain good for the early season
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NewsHex River grape grower celebrates milestone
New varieties are one of the major reasons for the longevity of Hex table grape producer Leon Viljoen
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NewsEthiopia sends refrigerated veg to Europe for first time
Ethiopian trader Ethio Vegfru has launched shipments of sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Dutch market via a container equipped with modern refrigeration
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NewsSatellite images can help farmers combat weather threat, study says
PhD project at University of Leicester aims to get more farmers in UK and Kenya using satellite imagery to protect food security
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NewsWholesale markets union backs global fruit and veg day
WUWM, FAO and AIAM5 join Chile’s Le Valledor market in pushing for a new International Day of Fruits and Vegetables
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NewsOrange River grape harvest underway
Positive signs for a good campaign in South Africa’s Orange River region as the season begins