All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 12
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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
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NewsRise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
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NewsSouth African fig exporters hope for better year
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
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NewsSouth African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
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NewsSouth African pomegranates to bounce back
Pomegranate exports from South Africa will benefit from confidence in the industry as they look to recover from last year’s dip in production
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NewsGerrit van der Merwe appointed as new CGA chairman
Citrus Growers’ Association announces the election of a new chairman, who will guide the South African citrus industry for the next two years
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NewsSouth Africa leads the way on edible flower exports
Yukon International and PicoGro are looking to set the standard in what is an appealing category for the foodservice industry in particular
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NewsSouth African avocados set to arrive in Europe
Early delays in shipping have not dampened optimism for the South African avocado season
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NewsSouth African oranges gain access to Vietnam
New agreement will boost shipments of South African oranges to the East
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NewsBig plans for seedless lemons in South Africa
The ultimate aim is to ensure that the retail shelves around the world are stocking seedless lemons
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NewsMSC opens new coldstore near port of Durban
Citrus sources say the facility will make a major contribution to the South African citrus industry, achieving its Vision 260 objectives
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NewsCentenary celebration for SRCC in South Africa’s lemon valley
The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business
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NewsSouth African port operator appoints new CEO
Michelle Phillips has been handed the top job at Transnet, the struggling logistics operator responsible for a string of delays and disruption in the country’s ports
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NewsHortgro reacts to improvements in the Port of Cape Town’s Container Terminal
Signs of better management at container terminal in Cape Town but still a long road ahead, says industry body Hortgro
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NewsEarly end to South African stonefruit season
A tough season will finish early with logistics making marketing very difficult
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NewsSouth African blueberry industry 'on track' despite difficult season
The campaign did not live up to expectations but wider access for South Africa-grown fruit is still on the cards
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NewsEnd of the Sharon fruit dream in South Africa
Young industry fails as trees are removed and replaced with commodity categories
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NewsEarlier end forecast for South Africa’s table grape harvest
The country’s table grape industry predicts that its season will end even earlier than last year
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NewsAnother shipping line to the rescue of South African citrus
MSC follows Hapag-Lloyd in increasing shipping opportunities for South African citrus this season
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NewsSouth African citrus industry welcomes new shipping service
Hapag-Lloyd announces weekly service to two South African ports