All articles by Fred Meintjes
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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
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FeaturesTributes paid to Alastair Moodie
Industry veterans Dr Paul Clüver and Anton Rabe look back at his lasting impact on South African fruit exports
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NewsSouth African fruit industry leader Alastair Moodie passes away
Moodie, who transformed family fruit business into one of South Africa’s leading suppliers, and played a key role in guiding industry through deregulation, has died after short illness
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FeaturesSouth African macadamia industry warns of China dependency risks
Industry leaders warn that China’s growing self-sufficiency in production and processing could threaten South Africa’s export dominance
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NewsFledgling South African cherry business dreams big
Industry targets large export deal this season as it continues to pursue China market access
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NewsCape Town winds force fruit exporters to divert containers
Fruit exporters scramble to use alternative ports as Cape Doctor hampers early grape and stonefruit shipments
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NewsStrong start for South African table grapes
Table grape industry targets close to 80mn export cartons this season despite US tariff challenge and increased competition in Europe
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NewsSouth African fruit industry mourns death of leading diplomat Deon Joubert
Industry veteran who served as Citrus Growers’ Association envoy to the EU and played pivotal role in country’s agricultural deregulation, has died
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NewsSouth African table grape industry responds to US tariff adjustments
The South African Table Grape Industry has welcomed recent US tariff reductions on agricultural products but expressed disappointment that table grapes and other key fruit exports were excluded from the exemptions
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NewsFlash Gala turns heads in China market
Leading South African exporters say the branded apple has changed the way retailers look at apples
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NewsSouth Africa leads fresh produce branding transformation
ClemenGold International and Flash Gala are emerging as compelling case studies in how strategic branding can transform fresh produce marketing, moving beyond traditional commodity sales to build premium brand recognition in global markets
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NewsSouth African citrus industry welcomes US decision to remove tariffs on oranges
CGA CEO says the new exemption is “great news” and calls for an extention to include the country’s mandarin exports
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NewsInsimbi Ridge facility advances South Africa’s citrus export corridor
The launch of the Insimbi Ridge cargo facility at Cato Ridge represents a major step forward for South Africa’s northern citrus export corridor, with the region producing 93.6mn cartons for export in 2025 and projections reaching 105mn cartons by 2030
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NewsMarket conditions facilitate record-breaking South African citrus season
Exceptional overseas demand for processing-grade citrus and improved logistics efficiency helped South African citrus exports surge 22 per cent to a record 203.4mn cartons in 2025, though the industry warns of challenges ahead from US tariffs
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NewsCountdown begins to crucial G20 meeting in Johannesburg
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has been wooing international leaders. Photo: GCIS With the G20 Summit in South Africa just weeks away, the country’s fruit sector will be wondering if has made the most of the opportunities that this unique gathering offers. Is the country seizing the ...
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NewsSouth African table grape season starts with promising outlook
South Africa’s new table grape season shows promising early signs with favourable growing conditions across all five production regions and expectations of nearly 80mn cartons, while port improvements at Cape Town Container Terminal are set to enhance export logistics
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NewsSouth African export logistics sector shows major improvement
Government agencies and private sector collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies across South Africa’s export logistics network, with the citrus industry shipping record volumes and port facilities showing marked improvements