All Africa articles – Page 24
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ArticleQuality 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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ArticleDrop 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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AdvertorialSweet 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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ArticleContinued 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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ArticleDrug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
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ArticlePositive signs for South African stonefruit
The country is anticipating a much better stonefruit campaign than the one experienced last season
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ArticleFairtrade raises banana prices
As production costs soar, Fairtrade announces that it is raising banana prices in support of farmers
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ArticleRecord season for Summer Citrus from South Africa
The brand shipped record volumes of oranges to the US marker this year
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ArticleSouth African port strike could be ending
There is new hope in the South African fresh produce export sector as one union agrees new terms with port operators to end strike
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ArticleSouth African berry business counts cost of strikes
Dark days for South African berry export industry as ongoing port strike stops exports
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ArticleLearn from the best at Global Berry Congress 2022
Hear from the industry’s leading players in Rotterdam on 15 November, and learn how the berry category will change in a post-pandemic world
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ArticleSouth Africa highlights raisin health benefits
Raisins SA is looking to spread the word about the fruit’s health benefits through a promotional campaign in the UK
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleSouth African port strikes gain momentum
Attempts are made to prioritise essential and sensitive export products as port strike gains momentum in the country
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ArticleSecond setback for South African berry industry
Late season and port strike combine to disrupt normal blueberry exports from South Africa
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ArticleWorld Citrus Organisation presents 2022-24 strategy
Organisation will look to strengthen the connection between stakeholders within the citrus community, increase consumption and enhance sustainability
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ArticleBASF pushes boundaries with Green Queen artichoke
New hybrid artichoke promises reduction in food waste and significantly higher yields than standard varieties
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ArticleRabobank offers positive outlook for blueberry business
The global blueberry industry is set for further growth, according to a new RaboResearch report
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ArticleOverseas farmers “could carry cost of weaker pound”, warns Fairtrade
Fairtrade Foundation raises concerns that sharp currency devaluation will result in costs being passed on to struggling producers and consumers, as well as derailing sustainability efforts
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ArticleOn the way to grape cultivar consolidation
New generation of varieties aligns South Africa with world trends in table grapes