All Africa articles – Page 28
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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
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NewsTurbulent times in tomatoes
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
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NewsSati announces departure of CEO AJ Griesel
Griesel resigns after a fairly short stint at SATI to join company providing holistic agricultural solutions to the South African industry
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NewsTough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
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NewsSouth African stonefruit strives for sustainability
The SIZA platform is helping the industry to stay at the forefront of ethical and environmentally sustainable trade
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NewsAsiafruit’s New Zealand edition out now
New Zealand issue covers the apple and kiwifruit rebound following a tough few years, plus Fresh Focus South African Apples & Pears 2024 inside
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NewsComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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NewsGlobal grocery retailers establish collaborative venture fund
W23 Global brings together Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire Company Limited/Sobeys and Shoprite Group, investing US$125m in “the world’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups”
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AdvertorialEgypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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NewsSerious challenges ahead for South African citrus
Managing growth is just one of several major challenges for the country’s citrus industry as the 2024 season gears up
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NewsRise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
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NewsOzblu farms host female leadership training
Four-month programme on South African farms has facilitated ”significant personal and career growth” for over 30 female employees
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NewsSouth Africa kicks off grape promotions in China
Promotions will run for several weeks in Joy Wing Mau and Yonghui Superstores
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
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NewsSouth African fig exporters hope for better year
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
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NewsMontague harvests first Australian volumes of Kissabel
Australian crop makes up part of global marketing campaign for the red-fleshed apple
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NewsHigher avocado yields bring new opportunities for Kenya’s Karakuta
Kenyan avocado producer Karakuta is boosting its volumes of Hass through new investments in clonal technology and new operations in Tanzania
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NewsSouth African pomegranates to bounce back
Pomegranate exports from South Africa will benefit from confidence in the industry as they look to recover from last year’s dip in production
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NewsGerrit van der Merwe appointed as new CGA chairman
Citrus Growers’ Association announces the election of a new chairman, who will guide the South African citrus industry for the next two years