All Africa articles – Page 52
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NewsModerate growth forecast for Southern African citrus
At best, the Southern African citrus export crop will show only a small increase in 2023
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NewsSouth African grape season nears its end
South Africa’s late table grape region in the Hex River Valley is expected to conclude its harvest by the end of March
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NewsAldi scales up Fairtrade flower-worker scheme
Aldi boosts commitment to flower workers in Ethiopia through Fairtrade women’s empowerment programme
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NewsChallenging times for Tru-Cape
Hail in key production areas is just one of the issues affecting the apple and pear leader this season
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NewsFairtrade Premium is ‘critical step’ towards living wage for banana workers
Certification scheme plays key role in supporting retailers to meet their recently announced living wage commitments, according to report by Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsFrench government recalls Tunisian oranges
Consumer protection site Rappel Conso issues alert over banned pesticide on Maltaise oranges, which were sold in several different supermarket chains across the country
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CommentCharting Namibia’s grape growth
Andre Vermaak speaks at this year’s Global Grape Congress about the rise of Namibia’s table grape business and the opportunities for future growth
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NewsMoroccan tomatoes continue expansion
Morocco’s ministry of agriculture is prioritising tomato supplies to the domestic market in order to control prices, but rising production will also help meet international demand
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NewsPower problems for South African citrus
With EU citrus regulations an ongoing problem, the industry has now been hurt by the country’s electricity supply issues
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NewsLooking up for Egyptian grapes
The depreciation of the Egyptian pound is exacerbating rising costs for Egyptian firms, but progress on new varieties is good news for Egypt, says Karim Fayed, operations manager at Fata Farms
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NewsSouth African avocado export crop to increase
Following a disappointing 2022 season, the industry expects a rise in volumes this year
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NewsUK is ‘missing opportunities’ to import from Uganda
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni calls on Britain to invest in Ugandan fruit and vegetable production but stresses the need for value addition at source
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NewsMoroccan associations respond to UK tomato shortage
Apefel and Amcom say unusual temperature fluctuations to blame for shortening of tomato supplies from Morocco, as effects of climate change increasingly affecting region
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NewsShortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
UK supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables in stores as crop shortages leave shelves empty
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NewsKakuzi hosts Dalian Yidu Group
Kenyan avocado exporter reveals plans to ramp up exports following visit from Chinese importer
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NewsMajor tomato shortages as Morocco faces ‘perfect storm’
Flooding, cold temperatures and cancelled ferries have caused significant supply problems in Moroccan tomatoes, according to importers
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NewsGary Marshall calls for major industry rethink
NCGM wholesaler says supply chains need to place more value on fresh produce and “develop a collective sense of realism” as the trade contends with supply shortages and astronomical spot prices
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NewsFresh produce probe in South Africa
South Africa is known as an important international supplier of fresh produce, but it also has a large local consumer market
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NewsWeather volatility is 'wiping the floor' with inflation
Extreme weather events are principal cause of industry’s chronic supply shortages and sky-high spot prices, according to Tim O’Malley of Nationwide Produce
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NewsTeam NFU to run marathon for Africa
The NFU and Farm Africa are teaming up to raise money for African producers by running the London Marathon