Fred Meintjes
Fred Meintjes is Market Intelligence's southern African correspondent, reporting regularly from Cape Town on developments in the region's fresh produce sector for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit and the Fresh Produce Journal.
An expert commentator on the international fresh produce business, Fred previously worked as group manager of corporate affairs at Capespan, which at the time was South Africa's single-desk exporter for all fruit shipments out of the country.
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ArticleBattle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
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Maputo port progress for South African citrus
Eastern port emerges as viable option for South African exporters, particularly those targeting Asia
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South Africans set for early US citrus programme start
South African summer citrus is likely to enter the US market earlier than it did in 2021
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South Africa’s Sharon Fruit harvest starts
The first containers shipped to Europe and airfreighted to the UK and the East have arrived
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Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
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Sundays River Valley Citrus Producer Forum reacts to violence
Producers in the Sundays River Valley say violence and destruction of property harms economic development and opportunities for all
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Durban port operations return to normal
Exports of containers are moving again from the port of Durban following recent flood damage
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Voting on EU measures for Southern African citrus postponed
Further consultation on the matter is expected before a new vote is scheduled towards the end of May
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South African table grape industry ‘at risk’
SATI says the industry’s sustainability is under threat, due to a combination of different factors
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RSA lobbying intensifies ahead of crucial EU vote
A third statement by the South African citrus industry in three days warns on consequences of “yes” vote by the European Union
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Mandarin crop to rise in South Africa
Citrus Growers Association confirms interim forecast but says final figure will only be available later
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EU vote looms large for South African citrus
As crucial debate on the introduction of new EU regulations on False Codling Moth approaches, South Africa again warns of consequences
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Durban port “is fully operational” after floods
South African citrus exporters may escape major flood disruption if port returns to normal this week
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Tough times for RSA lemons and Valencias
The good fortunes seen in the past few years for South Africa’s Valencia and lemon producers reversed in 2021
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RSA apple and pear season winding down
Logistics made 2021 a nightmare for South African apple and pear growers, but they still had a bumper crop
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Soft citrus in the spotlight
South African production is expected to grow further in years ahead from current record levels
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South African Farmer of the Year crowned
Berg River fruit grower Jan le Roux has been named as South Africa’s farmer of the year
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Orange River table grape harvest underway
Early-season fruit expected to arrive in the UK and Europe before Christmas
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Record year for Tru-Cape
South African apple and pear exporter sells close to 18m cartons of fruit in 2021
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South Africa defends phyto standards
Industry sources say the country will take steps to maintain fair market access in future
