All Africa articles – Page 68
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ArticleAvos in flux
With large volumes expected from Peru and coronavirus shaking up supply, it’s an unpredictable time for the avocado sector but the outlook remains overwhelmingly positive
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ArticleMaersk aids RSA citrus sector
Logistics giant brings refrigerated containers to South Africa to help offset scarcity in the market
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ArticleDates play key Ramadan role
Despite the current global challenges concerning Covid-19, the Muslim world is ready to celebrate Ramadan, with dates as usual set to play a major part
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ArticleCause for concern at RSA ports
Container shortages and lack of shipping opportunities cause problems as citrus and topfruit exports peak
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ArticleCosta hopeful for stronger 2020
Despite a challenging 2019 Costa’s annual report has outlined some areas for optimism going forward
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ArticleOscar Gold kiwifruit hits stores
As Oscar Gold kiwifruit from South Africa arrived on shelves this month, French marketer Primland stressed that it was prioritising the safety of its workers
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PodcastsFruitbox: Logistical challenges for fruit exporters
Ole Schack Petersen explains how coronavirus has created some uncertainty in the global fresh produce trade
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ArticleCapespan offers support during Covid-19
South African fresh produce giant delivers vitamin enriched food hampers to communities in need
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PodcastsFruitbox: Vanguard boss sees new trends emerge
Craig Stauffer explains how coronavirus is creating severe short-term effects while laying the ground for longer-term trends
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ArticleSA exporters bullish for UK fruit supplies
Trade body Hortgro says top- and stonefruit sectors are overcoming Covid-19 challenges and fruit quality is good
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PodcastsFruitbox: The future's bright, the future's citrus
Justin Chadwick talks to Chris White about big new opportunities for a range of citrus in markets around the globe
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ArticleSouth African lockdown extended
Covid-19 lockdown now in place until end of April, while lemon shipments make an early start
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ArticleSouth Africa's informal trade hit
Lockdown measures disrupt informal fruit trade sector in South Africa, which plays a crucial role in the country's produce sales
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ArticleBlue Whale ready for unexpected
In the wake of Covid-19, French apple giant Blue Whale is prepared for tough times ahead, as the possibility of labour issues approaches
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ArticleDriscoll's raises US$4m in funding
Berry giant to deploy more than US$4m in charitable funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleRSA's bumper blueberry year
South Africa’s blueberry exports increased 53 per cent this season, while raspberries suffered from lack of airfreight
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ArticleCo-loading success for RSA citrus
More shipments of South African citrus to be co-loaded for Japan and China this year
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ArticleSIIM mangoes head to Europe
Grower-exporter, which packs fruit under the Dibra brand, set to send west Africa-grown mangoes to European markets
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ArticleRSA raisin exports continue despite delays
Consignments still making it onto vessels despite reduced port terminal capacity and a slowdown in packing
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ArticleUncertain times ahead in South Africa
Apple and pear industry anticipate impact of Covid-19 will be felt for a long time