Africa news archive – Page 9
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ArticleSouth Africa expects return to grape normality
The country’s table grape industry is anticipating 12 per cent growth in exports over the previous season
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ArticleDismal report on state of South African ports
South African fresh produce exporters face another season of trouble and discontent as World Bank report lists most of the country’s ports at the bottom of global container handling facility index
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NewsRain in Cape region will have little impact on season
While some sectors of the Western Cape’s farming economy have suffered severe damage from recent storms, there will be little impact on fruit crops
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NewsPeruvian troubles boost blueberry market for South Africa
South African blueberry exporters say they expect a strong market for their peak season
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NewsAnother good season for South Africa’s interspecific plum varieties
Custom Plum Company celebrates a good year in the US and looks towards the East
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ArticleRaisins SA highlights “world-class agronomy”
Production techniques, sustainability and traceability are all high on the agenda in South Africa, the industry body says
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ArticleAzura donates €1.5m to Moroccan earthquake relief
Tomato supplier makes major contribution to special government fund as well as various NGO projects
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ArticleArra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
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NewsClimate change having huge impact on farmers
More than 70 per cent of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research from Farmer Voice survey reveals
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NewsAgrofresh finalises Tessara acquisition
Agrofresh says the purchase marks the expansion of its produce quality and freshness solutions into table grapes and berries
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ArticleDelassus launches Morocco earthquake appeal
Tomato supplier is collecting emergency donations following earthquake estimated to have affected 300,000 people
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ArticleNew investor for Capespan
Zeder has sold its share in South African fruit exporter Capespan with another local investment company buying in
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ArticleTopFruit celebrates 40 years
South African cultivar management company commemorates four decades in the business
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Article‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
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ArticleEgypt takes tough approach on IPR infringement
The Egyptian authorities believe the issue of illegally grown grape varieties is best solved at source, investing in the latest DNA machines to take random samples
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ArticleBRICS Summit offers up fresh perspectives
Expansion of BRICS membership will bring new realities for the South African fresh produce export business
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ArticleFruit Logistica 2024 tickets now available
Organiser Messe Berlin reports rise in demand for stand space at the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, as visitor tickets go on sale.
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NewsSlow start for South African berry exports
The country’s berry export season is expected to gain momentum after a slow start
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ArticleNadorcott Protection warns supermarkets over Tango sales
NCP has cautioned UK supermarkets about the “potential risks” associated with sales of Tango mandarins, which it claims are “unauthorised”
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NewsSouth Africa closes EU citrus exports for the season
The country says it is now up to European citrus producers to meet demand in the EU for the rest of the year