All Africa articles – Page 31
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NewsSouth African ports in the news once more as storms hit
Some of the country’s ports are closed for safety reasons as winter storms whip across the South African coast
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PromotionSave the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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NewsWismettac Foods to bring Kimito apple to South Africa
Distributor to seek South African partner to trial Southern Hemisphere production for Japanese-bred apple
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NewsThe healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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NewsSouth African mandarin brand Sweet C introduces new mascot
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
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NewsMixed reaction to new South African cabinet
Lack of experience in international matters could be problematic for the country’s fresh produce export business
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NewsAzura Group recognised for sustainable water management
Company awarded Alliance for Water Stewardship accreditation for farms in Agadir and Dakhla
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NewsUS-Africa Trade Desk secures US$56m South African table grape deal
USATD aims to facilitate US$300m in export sales between Africa and the US through 2025 with an initial focus on specialty foods
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NewsSouth Africa seeks WTO panel reviews of EU citrus import rules
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
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NewsSouth African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
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NewsMecia Petersen named new Sati chief executive
Petersen, who has been at the South African grape industry body since March 2022, fills the role vacated by AJ Griesel in May
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NewsCitrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
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NewsRegional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
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NewsLGS offers South African Star Ruby grapefruit
US-based group says it is offering retailers South African Star Ruby grapefruit ahead of schedule
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NewsProduction in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsRain delays ripening, reducing window for Kenyan avocados
Excessive rain and the ongoing Red Sea crisis have created headaches for Kenyan avocados this season, delaying ripening and increasing the transit time to their main market in Europe
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NewsPolitical shockwaves reverberate around South Africa
As the dust begins to settle on the results of last week’s South African national election, it is clear that the political landscape is changing dramatically
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NewsSanLucar wins environmental impact award in Tunisia
Company praised for its efforts to minimise the environmental impact of its tomato and berry farms
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NewsFruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024