All articles by Fred Meintjes
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NewsSouth Africa pledges logistics overhaul for fruit exports
The CGA has welcomed the president’s state of the nation commitment to transforming the country’s logistics infrastructure
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NewsSouth African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent storms have hit apple and pear harvests in Ceres and Langkloof, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet overseas commitments
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NewsSouth African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
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FeaturesSouth Africa’s cherry industry is showing 'remarkable growth'
Hortgro has highlighted the cherry sector’s expansion, driven by innovation in low-chill cultivars, strategic investment, and developing market opportunities
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NewsSouth Africa unlikely to enter Korean table grape market this season
Industry welcomes new access agreement while current tariffs remain a barrier to profitability
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NewsStormy weather hits deciduous and table grape growers in Western Cape
Recent hailstorms have caused damage to apple and pear crops in the Langkloof and Koue Bokkeveld regions
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NewsSouth African citrus industry welcomes AGOA but notes lack of impact
The country’s citrus industry says this week’s inclusion of South Africa in AGOA will make no material differences to prospects for exports to the US
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NewsAGOA extension welcomed but tariffs remain on South African fruit
President Trump extends AGOA for one year, but South Africans say it will not change trade options for the country’s fruit
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NewsSouth Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
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NewsHortgro mulls legal action over operational failures in Port of Cape Town
Leading industry body now threatens to head to the courts as export costs mount
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NewsBollo and ClemenGold International join forces
Companies have announced a strategic alliance designed to deliver a seamless 12-month supply of premium mandarins to European retailers
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NewsTransnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
Transnet Port Terminals has deployed senior management and additional equipment operators to Cape Town to strengthen terminal performance
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NewsFirst South African blushed pears of the season expected in Europe
Optimal growing conditions and new varieties position South Africa as world leader in blushed pear category
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NewsSun World grape varieties gain traction in Namibia
Breeder has announced licensing agreements with multiple Namibian exporters, strengthening its presence in early season production regions
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NewsSouthern African grape season on track despite disruptions
Key table grape regions maintain their initial crop estimates despite unprecedented wind delays and operational inefficiencies in Cape Town
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NewsCape Town port performance improves despite persistent wind delays
South Africa’s key fruit export gateway has seen an uptick in performance during the peak grape and stonefruit season
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NewsCape Town port delays disrupt South African grape exports
South Africa’s grape export season faces challenges from severe port delays and growing competition from Peru and Chile
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NewsSouth African mandarin production soars in landmark season
The CGA said a final volume of 53.5mn cartons represented a 19 per cent increase on initial estimates of 44.9mn cartons
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FeaturesSouth African citrus industry is on the path to true sustainability
Albert Coetzee explores how the sector is navigating the transition from compliance-focused audits to meaningful sustainability partnerships
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NewsSouth African lemon exports surge to 41.5mn cartons
The industry overcame challenging weather conditions to deliver volumes 26 per cent higher than initial estimates