All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 10
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Fresh produce probe in South Africa
South Africa is known as an important international supplier of fresh produce, but it also has a large local consumer market
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South African citrus calls for presidential support
South African citrus industry takes dispute with the European Union to the highest debating room in Parliament
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Southern African citrus exports to Russia surpass expectations
Exports to the country increase despite the difficulties caused by the war in Ukraine
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South Africa’s late table grape regions report good crops
With less than three months of the country’s grape season left, the focus is now firmly on the mid- and late-season regions of the Western Cape
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South Africans call for political intervention after citrus stalemate
With the country’s citrus growers set to decide on their future market supply, exports to the EU remain up in the air
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South Africa expects average apple and pear export crop
Three years of significant growth in South African apple and pear exports ends with moderate predictions for 2023
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Southern African citrus volumes set to boom
The business faces comprehensive planning over next two months as it sets its sights on the next ten years
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South Africa’s electricity issues threaten fruit industry
As the grape and stonefruit seasons peak and the apple and pear harvests begin, the country’s failing electricity network has become a problem
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Sun shines on Namibian grape growers
It is a tale of two countries for Namibian and South African grape growers along the Orange River
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Testing time for early South African grape producers
The true status of the South African table grape harvest is emerging as the new year comes around
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Concern over future of South African citrus business
Dealing with expected growth in South African citrus production over the next ten years could be challenging
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Sweet success for ClemenGold
The South African citrus brand has won a leading award in what is a tough Asian market
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South Africa mops up after heavy rainfall
Some disruption has been reported in South Africa’s Western Cape region after inclement weather strikes
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Citrus exports rise in South Africa despite tough season
Challenging 2022 sees the country’s citrus growers export less fruit than originally predicted, although volumes were still up on the previous campaign
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Culteva platform could have worldwide impact
South African data collection and evaluation platform may create trust amongst growers when it comes to planted varieties
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Paul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
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South African blueberry business cleans up after strikes
The true picture of the impact of port strikes on the South African blueberry business will only be known at the end of the year
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Mixed plum breeds make their mark
New-look ‘interspecific’ plum varieties are making headway in South Africa, offering greater options for exporters
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RSA stonefruit enjoys growth in US
South African stonefruit growers look for future opportunities in the US market
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Warm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week