All Africa articles
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ArticleMixed plum breeds make their mark
New-look ‘interspecific’ plum varieties are making headway in South Africa, offering greater options for exporters
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RSA stonefruit enjoys growth in US
South African stonefruit growers look for future opportunities in the US market
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Warm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week
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QC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
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Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
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123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
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South African stonefruit volumes to rise
Hortgro anticipates increase in plum, peach and nectarine crops as part of a “high-quality export season”
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Morocco continues bold UK export push
Government earmarks agriculture as top priority for the country’s development over the next 10 years, with particular focus on fresh produce exports to Britain
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Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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Agroberries moves into Morocco
Company will initially plant 300ha of blueberries, with goal of reaching 1,000ha across berry categories in the coming years
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Fairtrade calls for “trade and climate justice”
Ahead of COP27, Fairtrade has released a position paper titled The Clock is Ticking! calling on leaders of government and the private sector to deliver on climate targets
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First RSA grape containers could be loaded this weekend
Growers in the north of South Africa have started their new table grape harvest, with Namibia to follow from next week
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Quality and safety of SA Raisins highlighted
South African raisin producers are investing in improvements across the supply chain to ensure the best quality, sustainable product reaches German consumers. That is according to industry body Raisins SA, which has highlighted the importance of the German market to the business. Germany is the largest export ...
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Drop in grape volumes for South Africa
First seasonal forecast predicts South African table grape export volumes will be smaller this year
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Sweet C Mandarin brand bursts its way on to shelves in China
ClemenGold/Fruitalyst brand has experienced significant growth as demand for high-quality fruit increases
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Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
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Drug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
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Positive signs for South African stonefruit
The country is anticipating a much better stonefruit campaign than the one experienced last season
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Fairtrade raises banana prices
As production costs soar, Fairtrade announces that it is raising banana prices in support of farmers
