All articles by Fred Meintjes
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NewsSouth African citrus shipments to US delayed
While export volumes will probably not be affected by recent extreme weather, the bulk shipment programme will start later than planned
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NewsDamage assessment underway following Cape storms
The full scale of storm damage is emerging, with the Langkloof region facing destroyed infrastructure, stranded crops, and weeks without electricity
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NewsSteenhuisen pledges support in wake of Cape storms
Flooding, road inacessibilty, collapsed electricity pylons and damaged infrastructure threaten hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit exports
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NewsTough winter ahead for South African stonefruit
Growers are emerging from one of their most challenging export seasons in many years
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NewsGrapefruit exports forecast to surge 16 per cent in South Africa
The country’s grapefruit sector is predicting substantial export growth this season, with shipments expected to reach 15.7mn cartons
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NewsSouth African floods devastate fruit crops across Cape regions
Flooding and high winds have caused widespread damage across key fruit-growing regions, with crucial access roads to ports washed away
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NewsCGA reacts to flooding across multiple South African provinces
Citrus-growing regions hit by extreme weather as South African authorities declare a natural disaster
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NewsSouth African table grape industry shows resilience
Industry body Sati said the season demonstrated the country’s ability to adapt and remain competitive under pressure
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NewsPink Lady Alliance closes after 25 years of stewardship
The non-profit organisation brought together growers, marketers and licensees from major production regions worldwide
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NewsFruit trade legend Dick Aaldijk dies aged 86
Industry veteran who helped establish Rotterdam citrus auction and co-founded Origin Fruit Direct passes away
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NewsEswatini loses out as China eliminates African tariffs
Small citrus producing country on South Africa’s eastern border loses out as China cuts tariffs on African imports
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NewsSouth African apples first to benefit from China’s expanded zero-tariff policy
New agreement expands zero-tariff treatment to cover 53 African countries
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NewsSouth Africa projects 209mn-carton citrus crop
The country’s total citrus export forecast is up 5mn on last year’s final figure of 203.9mn cartons
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NewsPotential fuel hikes threaten South Africa’s citrus export season
CGA has expressed concern over impending fuel price hikes and additional container surcharges linked to Middle East hostilities
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NewsSweet C welcomes Fresh Produce India Awards win
The Sweet C mandarin brand was recognised for its ‘Blue is the new orange’ campaign at the FPI Awards
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NewsTru-Cape plants historic apple tree marking 364 years
South Africa’s apple industry has marked a historic milestone with the planting of only the fourth known Witte Wijnappel tree in the country
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NewsSouth Africa and China amend citrus export protocol
The amended protocol introduces additional phytosanitary pest risk mitigation treatment options based on scientific research
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NewsFirst South African citrus forecast points to continued growth
Another record season is on the cards for South African citrus exporters despite the current turmoil across the world
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NewsSouth African citrus industry warns of fuel crisis threat
CGA calls for immediate action to counter fuel shortages and potential diesel price increases of up to 60 per cent
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NewsNew table grape market breakthrough hailed by South African government
Agriculture minister says arrival of first South African grapes in the Philippines opens up a whole new trade corridor