All Africa articles – Page 19
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NewsChanging climate poses challenge for Egyptian stonefruit
Later, shorter winters are creating quality issues for Egyptian stonefruit producers, while an early season in Spain is further limiting the supply window
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NewsStonefruit season concludes in South Africa
The country saw mixed results this season, but exporters anticipate great opportunities in the future
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NewsJanuary felt “almost like the old days” for South African exports
Difficult times in the opening month of the year remembered as the South African table grape industry retires to take stock and plan for next season
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NewsFrench tomato growers protest rise in Moroccan imports
Producers from Légumes de France staged protests at retailers in multiple cities last week, while Fepex argues growing tomato imports are causing a decline in EU production and price crises
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News“Significant increase” in South African soft citrus crop
The country’s first seasonal forecast for soft citrus exports have emerged, with volumes pegged at 38m cartons
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NewsCapespan announces change in leadership
Managing director Tonie Fuchs has resigned, and will be replaced by Charl du Bois in August
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NewsPort of Cape Town takes small step forward
Despite new thinking at the transport authority, the fresh produce export sector expects problems at the port to continue for some time
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NewsAirfreighted produce “benefits 18m” says Fairmiles
New research suggests at least 18m livelihoods in developing countries are supported by airfreighted fresh produce
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NewsTru-Cape enjoys positive campaign
While the company is expecting a slightly smaller crop than the wider South African forecast, overall conditions are excellent
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NewsHortgro champions South African stonefruit in US
Industry body looks to ignite winter stonefruit demand in the US through consumer promotions
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NewsEosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
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NewsWCO presents SH forecasts and elects new co-chairs
Sergio del Castillo and Badr Bennis replace outgoing chairs Justin Chadwick and José Antonio García
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NewsCGC denounces South Africa’s WTO action
Committee accuses South Africa of “threats and blackmail” towards the EU
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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NewsGlobal events influence US AGOA standing
There is reportedly good news for South African citrus exports to the US
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NewsCold spell after Cape storm conducive to good apple colour
South African apple and pear sources say they are still on track for a positive season despite recent inclement weather
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NewsSouth Africa takes EU citrus dispute to WTO
The long-awaited actions were announced by the South African government in a late night news release
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NewsThe future is here for South African citrus
The CGA’s Mitchell Brooke says the prospect of shipping significantly higher volumes of citrus from South Africa is very real
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NewsIncrease in South African table grape exports
The country’s grape industry had a good season despite ongoing logistical challenges
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NewsPrimland boosts SH Oscar Gold programme
The company now offers a comprehensive range of Southern Hemisphere Gold kiwifruit