All articles by Fred Meintjes
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ArticleDismal report on state of South African ports
South African fresh produce exporters face another season of trouble and discontent as World Bank report lists most of the country’s ports at the bottom of global container handling facility index
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NewsRain in Cape region will have little impact on season
While some sectors of the Western Cape’s farming economy have suffered severe damage from recent storms, there will be little impact on fruit crops
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NewsSuccessful conference for Pink Lady
IPLA welcomed last year’s strong market recovery at its 22nd annual conference in Hong Kong
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NewsPeruvian troubles boost blueberry market for South Africa
South African blueberry exporters say they expect a strong market for their peak season
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NewsAnother good season for South Africa’s interspecific plum varieties
Custom Plum Company celebrates a good year in the US and looks towards the East
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ArticleNew investor for Capespan
Zeder has sold its share in South African fruit exporter Capespan with another local investment company buying in
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ArticleTopFruit celebrates 40 years
South African cultivar management company commemorates four decades in the business
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ArticleBRICS Summit offers up fresh perspectives
Expansion of BRICS membership will bring new realities for the South African fresh produce export business
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NewsSlow start for South African berry exports
The country’s berry export season is expected to gain momentum after a slow start
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NewsSouth Africa closes EU citrus exports for the season
The country says it is now up to European citrus producers to meet demand in the EU for the rest of the year
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ArticlePleas for greater rationalisation and branding in grapes
South African growers have to evaluate up to 50 new varieties before they can make decisions on new plantings
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ArticleSouth African avocados gain access to China
International summit in South Africa delivers sweet success for South African avocados in China
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ArticleMixed feelings as BRICS Summit heads to South Africa
The South African fruit sector will be closely watching this month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg
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NewsChanges afoot for South African rail
The country’s rail network begins the process of involving the private sector
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NewsDavid Hughes to discuss grapes in Cape Town
The man dubbed ‘Dr Food’ will be one of the keynote speakers at the International Table Grape Symposium in Cape Town
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NewsEU CBS rules “unscientific and irrational”
CBS is in the spotlight again as the South African citrus industry points finger at EU’s position
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ArticleHortgro weighs up EU Green Deal
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
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NewsInvestment in emerging black growers is paying off
Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers Programme in South Africa is showing success after initial problems with its implementation
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ArticleSouth African fruit industry welcomes new Durban port deal
Observers ask port operator Transnet to extend private sector involvement to other ports in the country.
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NewsSun World launches Ruby Rush grape brand
US-based group heralds its new branded range of early red grapes as “juicy, crunchy jewels in your mouth”