All articles by Fred Meintjes
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NewsTense times in Cape citrus groves as US tariff pause counts down
South African citrus exporters are facing a critical week as the 90-day pause on new 30 per cent US tariffs expires on 9 July, potentially hitting the Cape citrus industry at the height of its export season.
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NewsUS-South Africa chicken deal agreed – could fruit be next?
It has been another critical week for South African trade negotiations with US, with Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa meeting at the G-7 summit in Canada
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NewsStudy backs port privatisation in South Africa
Calls for privatisation in South African ports grow, with a leading supply chain management company publishing a study backing the move
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NewsTransnet lifeline a positive move for South Africa’s produce industry
New government guarantee of R51bn will provide opportunities for public and private sector partnerships
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NewsSuccess of Flash Gala in India gets South African industry talking
South African sources say trade dynamics in India have created new opportunities for South African apples and pears
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FeaturesNew genetics will transform the South African nut industry
TopNut is set to bring fresh genetics to the South African nut industry, with the goal of giving it an edge in global markets
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FeaturesCould trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
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NewsJustin Chadwick has left the building
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele pays tribute to Justin Chadwick after 25 years at the helm of South African citrus
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NewsSouth African avocados on target
As the first shipments are sold in China exports to traditional markets have been strong, although prices have now dropped
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NewsDiversification crucial for South African citrus
The country should expand its citrus markets to counter challenges such as the US trade tariff dispute
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NewsSouth African citrus industry optimistic following Washington talks
Details of trade talks in Washington DC between the US and South Africa and reaction thereto are slowly beginning to emerge
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NewsTru-Cape supports drive to deliver 8mn meals for World Hunger Month
South African fruit exporter and local marketer joins campaign to relieve hunger in the country
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NewsSouth African eyes are focused on Washington
Uncertainty remains as South African citrus growers gear up for conventional shipments to the US
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NewsLengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe
The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa
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NewsBrand building pays off big for Flash Gala
Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone
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ArticleFlash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons
South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets
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NewsSouth African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
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NewsNew variety boosts South Africa’s early season blueberry business
Blueberry growers in South Africa and Zimbabwe have started harvesting the 2025 crop, with good demand locally and overseas
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NewsAutumncrisp gains ground in Southern Africa
It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa
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NewsFirst South African avocado containers arrive in China
Early shipments of South African avocados land in Shanghai, marking the first arrivals of the season