All Africa articles – Page 23
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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
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NewsSouth African avocados arrive in China for first time
Exporter Westfalia Fruit hails landmark achievement for South African avocado export business in potentially huge market
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NewsMaersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
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NewsBranding heats up in South Africa
As the search for greater advantages in fresh produce marketing continues, there is a renewed focus on branding to highlight new fresh produce categories
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NewsPairwise and IITA use Gates Foundation grant to develop new yam varieties
Yam is sub-Saharan Africa’s second most-important root and tuber crop after cassave, with an annual production of around 75mn tonnes
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NewsPALS marks anniversary by looking to the future
Already heralded as South Africa’s most successful agricultural reform initiative, PALS is celebrating ten years of creating new opportunities for people all over the country
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NewsNature’s Pride drives CO2 reduction and WASH initiatives
Group joins with Berries Pride to take “significant steps” in increasing the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production