All Africa articles – Page 2
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NewsDole South Africa and Mahela form joint venture
Two major players have formed an equal partnership to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery through the Letaba Pakkers facility
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NewsMiddle East conflict threatens South African fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are grappling with uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens a crucial market
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CommentComment: Middle East conflict threatens European exports
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe considers the potential fallout for fresh produce suppliers after military action escalated in the Middle East
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VideoThe Fresh Ideas Show: Are fruit and veg trendy at last?
Hear about the latest fresh produce business trends in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast, sponsored by Kanzi apples
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsZimbabwe steps up blueberry production
Favourable market window and climate augur well for export growth
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NewsIncreased shipping around the Cape comes with other risks
With traffic around the Cape set to increase sharply because of the conflict in the Middle East, there are now other risks facing global fleets
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NewsGulf conflict threatens major disruption to fruit trade
As shipping lines suspend operations, leading importer says conflict creates ‘big problem’ for international fresh produce suppliers
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NewsCeres Fruit Growers wins BRCGS Site of Year award
Tru-Cape member Ceres Fruit Growers received the BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year 2026 award in London
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NewsFairfruit expands product range and market reach
Company widens speciality portfolio while building on long-term partnerships with growers in Europe, Latin America and Africa
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NewsClimate is ‘top challenge’ facing European producers
European trade representative says climate is making risk management increasingly difficult, as competition with North Africa intensifies
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FeaturesEosta talks Raingrown initiative and Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Organic specialist is driving transparency with its Raingrown initiative, while targeting young consumers through its Fruit Heroes brand
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PromotionFruitnet Grape Congress brings global experts to LUV Fiera
Fruitnet’s conference and networking event takes place in Bari, as part of a trade fair dedicated to the international table grape category
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NewsMaersk rolls out support initiatives for Kenyan avocado exports
Group offers enhanced training programmes, capacity optimisation, and strategic resource positioning to ensure ‘seamless transportation’
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
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NewsTru-Cape welcomes zero-tariff access to China
South African exporter calls for continued tariff reforms following South Africa’s comprehensive economic partnership agreement with China
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NewsSouth Africa pledges logistics overhaul for fruit exports
The CGA has welcomed the president’s state of the nation commitment to transforming the country’s logistics infrastructure
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NewsSouth Africa celebrates first stonefruit shipment to China
Official commencement follows the signing of a bilateral trade agreement granting South African produce duty-free access into the Chinese market
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NewsSouth African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent storms have hit apple and pear harvests in Ceres and Langkloof, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet overseas commitments
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NewsSouth African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions