All Africa articles – Page 12
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NewsWestfalia Fruit celebrates first South African avocado shipment to India
Arrival marks significant milestone for South African avocado industry following completion of long-awaited phytosanitary agreement
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NewsKenya restricts avocado exports by sea
As the avocado season comes to a close in Kenya, the Horticulture Directorate has judged that there are insufficient volumes of mature fruit to justify exports by sea, but air shipments can continue
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NewsTurn promises into action on biodiversity, says UN chief
The World Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on the halt of species loss and ecosystems by 2030 and a call for action
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NewsWestfalia Fruit appoints Chris Bush as group CEO
Bush brings extensive global grocery retail experience, having previously worked at DFI Retail Group and Tesco
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NewsGreenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
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NewsCGA reacts to Durban container terminal investment setback
The legal issues surrounding investment in Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal will take time to resolve, according to Justin Chadwick
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NewsLow-chill apples show promise in South Africa
As the first hot climate apple varieties are tested in South Africa, Culdevco says the low-chill varieties are doing well
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NewsDurban port investment hits roadblock
Hopes that private investment in South African ports will be accelerated are dashed by a court order
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NewsMaersk supports Tanzania’s cashew trade
New Korosho Express bi-weekly seasonal ocean service will operate from Mtwara to destination markets in China, India and Vietnam
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News‘End of an era’ as Capespan farms return to growers
As the farm that gave birth to Appletiser is sold to Dennegeur, and another Zeder asset goes to Betko, growers suggest South Africa’s fruit industry deregulation is complete
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NewsMorocco to resume mandarin exports to Russia
Shipments are set to begin again by the end of this year
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NewsRoadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
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NewsCinemas to spotlight vital role of small-scale farmers
World Food Day takes place on 16 October, and IFAD has teamed up with the Global Cinema Advertising Association to highlight the importance of small-scale farmers in feeding the world
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NewsJanssen PMP and Coolsan in ChillSafe agreement
The international partnership will advance post-harvest applications of ChillSafe technology
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NewsDenene Erasmus takes Sati role
Erasmus is appointed as the table grape industry body’s market development and communications manager
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NewsZeder’s €37mn sale of last Capespan assets nears completion
Deals for three of four remaining apple and pear units now approved by country’s competition commission, says group
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits explores global export potential
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
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NewsAfrican smallholders call for improved tech access
Rome roundtable gathers farmers from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss how a diverse set of practices and technologies can enhance productivity, soil health, biodiversity and more
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NewsEgyptian citrus turns to Europe
Europe has struggled under the weight of the citrus volumes being diverted from the East Asian market, but issues in South Africa and Brazil mean opportunities remain for Egyptian suppliers
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NewsSati showcases digital twin logistics model in Madrid
The South African table grape body highlighted the achievements of phase 1 of the project during a meeting at Fruit Attraction