All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 12
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NewsSouth African growers look to diversify
Avocados are the new talking point across the Cape regions as producers search for fresh fruit categories to tap into
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NewsSouth African grapes make “significant gains” in eastern markets
As the country’s grape sector goes into winter recess, growers can look back on further progress following the conclusion of campaigns in China and Vietnam
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NewsFirst new season South African clementines arrive in US
South African summer citrus marketing season in the US kicks off with first containers landing in port of Philadelphia
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NewsTru-Cape partners with Food Lover's Market to feed South Africans
May is Hunger Month in South Africa and Tru-Cape continues to support the drive to feed hungry people
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NewsSouth African blueberry season kicks off
Further growth of 10 per cent is anticipated for South Africa’s exports as the 2024 season slowly gets underway
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NewsSiza: farms can play big role in combatting climate change
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability
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NewsPals offers means to help transform South Africa
Partners in Agri Land Solutions is a relatively new initiative steering land reform in South Africa, and is making waves by creating new opportunities for people all over South Africa
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NewsSouth African avocados granted access to India
Exporters eagerly await final arrangements to key new markets India and China, so they can begin shipments
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NewsStonefruit season concludes in South Africa
The country saw mixed results this season, but exporters anticipate great opportunities in the future
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NewsJanuary felt “almost like the old days” for South African exports
Difficult times in the opening month of the year remembered as the South African table grape industry retires to take stock and plan for next season
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News“Significant increase” in South African soft citrus crop
The country’s first seasonal forecast for soft citrus exports have emerged, with volumes pegged at 38m cartons
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NewsPort of Cape Town takes small step forward
Despite new thinking at the transport authority, the fresh produce export sector expects problems at the port to continue for some time
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NewsTru-Cape enjoys positive campaign
While the company is expecting a slightly smaller crop than the wider South African forecast, overall conditions are excellent
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NewsSocial media drive for Flash Gala in China and India
South African exporters of Flash Gala have reported on a successful 2024 campaign in the East, Middle East and Africa
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NewsGlobal events influence US AGOA standing
There is reportedly good news for South African citrus exports to the US
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NewsCold spell after Cape storm conducive to good apple colour
South African apple and pear sources say they are still on track for a positive season despite recent inclement weather
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NewsSouth Africa takes EU citrus dispute to WTO
The long-awaited actions were announced by the South African government in a late night news release
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NewsThe future is here for South African citrus
The CGA’s Mitchell Brooke says the prospect of shipping significantly higher volumes of citrus from South Africa is very real
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NewsIncrease in South African table grape exports
The country’s grape industry had a good season despite ongoing logistical challenges
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NewsSerious challenges ahead for South African citrus
Managing growth is just one of several major challenges for the country’s citrus industry as the 2024 season gears up