All Africa articles – Page 55
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ArticleDriscoll’s to acquire Haygrove Africa
Purchase of sub-Saharan African blueberry supplier underlines importance of achieving year-round availability of blueberries
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ArticleChina green lights citrus from Zimbabwe
From 1 July, fruit that has been subjected to cold treatment can be sold in the Chinese market
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ArticleDel Monte offers Kenyan avos to Europe
Sourcing from Kenya means that European demand for high quality year-round can be met, Del Monte says
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ArticleNew citrus measures may affect EU’s own Green Deal
South African sources have said the EU is undermining the aims of its Green Deal with its new regulations for African citrus imports
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ArticleDeon Joubert says South African citrus is under threat
”Politically motivated” EU regulations could see R654m of the country’s citrus destroyed, he warns
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ArticleClemenGold Foundation aims to raise Covid-19 vaccine awareness
Foundation introduces Covid-19 awareness programme in South Africa to combat vaccine hesitancy in farming communities
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ArticleQuality shines through in gloomy 2022
During the Global Avocado Congress, Roger Armitage of Halls spoke about the challenges facing the company in 2022 and future growth opportunities
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ArticleSenior EMEnA hire for Fall Creek
Michel Kaczmarek Joins Fall Creek as commercial manager for Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa
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ArticleCameroon banana business calls for bailouts
“Unfair competition” is hitting growers in West Africa hard, it has been reported
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ArticleShaffe launches Master’s degree for fresh produce industry professionals
Association says the international qualification is the first Master’s designed by the industry and for the industry
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ArticleKakuzi focuses on traceability and sustainability
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi, believes Kenyan avocados can differentiate themselves from the competition by highlighting their commitment to quality, traceability and sustainability
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ArticleUK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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ArticleWestfalia takes avocado oil refining closer to circularity
New plant in Kwa Zulu Natal finds innovative ways of using waste generated from the refining operation
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ArticleUkraine war causes concern in South Africa
Cape leaders meet to discuss the crisis which has already cost the country an estimated R77bn
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ArticleSouth Africa to appeal against new EU citrus rules
CGA’s Justin Chadwick said cold treatment requirement is unnecessary, unjustified and disproportionate
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ArticleCamposol reports good progress towards year-round avo supply
As its avocado season enters full swing, the company has announced plans to strengthen sourcing in Spain, Morocco and Portugal
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleTurkey looks abroad for production potential
Turkish authorities are seeking to lease farmlands in Africa and Latin America to grow crops for domestic consumption and export purposes
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ArticleMixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector
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ArticleNovozymes and AgroFresh join forces to develop biological solutions
Partnership aims to unlock the potential of biotechnology to improve post-harvest quality and reduce food waste