All Africa articles – Page 40
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NewsCape fruit industry suffers from port problems
Anger and frustration at the ongoing port issues has reached boiling point, according to Hortgro’s Jacques du Preez
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NewsSouth Africa calls for citrus intervention
The country says errors made this year cast serious doubt on reliability of phytosanitary testing procedures in the EU
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NewsGrape growers told to spread the word
As the 10th International Table Grape Symposium got underway in Cape Town, David Hughes highlighted the challenges facing the world’s growers, and implored the category to make its offering stand out from the crowd
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NewsMarket demand ‘strong’ for South African cherries
A relatively newcomer to the country’s fruit export industry, South African cherries appear to have a bright future ahead
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NewsWayCool moves into Africa with YoLa Fresh alliance
Moroccan agribusiness marketplace YoLa Fresh partners with WayCool’s CensaNext
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NewsFairmiles calls for science-based net-zero guidelines
The climate justice initiative says net zero guidelines for airfreight are vital to protect market access for developing world producers
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NewsSouth African citrus exports lag behind forecasts
The final export figures for the South African citrus campaign are below the expected growth curve based on plantings, but mandarin exports have taken off
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NewsMaersk clarifies position as Cape Town port problems persist
Early grape exporters consider alternative shipping options to Cape Town’s container terminal as Maersk clarifies its position on using the South African port
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NewsReport reveals fall in climate finance for small-scale farmers
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development has warned that global food security is being jeopardised by a failure to act now
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NewsIn search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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CommentIs the removal of tariffs on dollar bananas a betrayal of West African producers?
Reefer Trends editor Richard Bright explores whether abandoning the import tariff on Latin American bananas would amount to a betrayal of producers in West Africa, as the Afruibana trade body contests
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NewsFruitbox strengthens its operations in Kenya
Importer and distribution company set up by Tru-Cape and Vitanova has opened a new cold storage facility in the country
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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NewsIndustry pressures government on Cape Town port changes
Pressure is mounting from leading fruit producers and marketing groups over the privatisation of the terminal
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NewsExport reports spark controversy in South Africa
Sati hits out at ”sensational” media reports and says nothing in new regulations is different from last year
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NewsNamibia starts new table grape export season
Strong market expected for first arrivals from Southern Africa due to impact of weather-related events on global production
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NewsRSA government commits to improving situation at Port of Cape Town
Minister visits port to focus on challenges presently experienced there and promises commitment to improve the situation
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NewsFATA Farms embraces options when it comes to varieties
The Egyptian producer is developing new varieties of stonefruit and grapes, while blueberries are the latest addition to the group’s portfolio
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NewsFruit exporters remain concerned about Cape Town port problems
Hortgro, SATI, and FPEF issue joint statement with Transnet in move to reassure trade that recent logistical challenges can be overcome in time for the new deciduous fruit campaigns
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NewsHoud ElNile welcomes high demand
The strength of demand for Egyptian citrus has come as a surprise to some exporters, particularly from Egypt’s main competitor, Spain