All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 13
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NewsBreakthrough for South African avocados in Japan
South Africa finalises protocol for avocado shipments, increasing the country’s options in the Far East
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NewsHennie du Toit is the new chief executive of Dutoit Group
Leading South African fruit grower and marketer announces its next leader, taking over from Pieter du Toit
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NewsStrong pre-Christmas market for Southern African grapes predicted
As arrivals of Southern African grapes in Europe and the UK increase, there are expectations that the current strong market will continue into the new year
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NewsWalvis Bay in Namibia plays key role in early Southern African grape exports
Logistics company GoGlobal finds new solutions for South African and Namibian grape growers as problems in Cape Town continue
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NewsCape fruit industry suffers from port problems
Anger and frustration at the ongoing port issues has reached boiling point, according to Hortgro’s Jacques du Preez
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NewsSouth Africa calls for citrus intervention
The country says errors made this year cast serious doubt on reliability of phytosanitary testing procedures in the EU
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NewsSpain to host 2026 World Table Grape Symposium
Key challenges identified at the Cape Town symposium will guide the agenda towards 2026
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NewsGrape growers told to spread the word
As the 10th International Table Grape Symposium got underway in Cape Town, David Hughes highlighted the challenges facing the world’s growers, and implored the category to make its offering stand out from the crowd
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NewsMarket demand ‘strong’ for South African cherries
A relatively newcomer to the country’s fruit export industry, South African cherries appear to have a bright future ahead
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NewsSouth African citrus exports lag behind forecasts
The final export figures for the South African citrus campaign are below the expected growth curve based on plantings, but mandarin exports have taken off
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NewsMaersk clarifies position as Cape Town port problems persist
Early grape exporters consider alternative shipping options to Cape Town’s container terminal as Maersk clarifies its position on using the South African port
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NewsIn search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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NewsFruitbox strengthens its operations in Kenya
Importer and distribution company set up by Tru-Cape and Vitanova has opened a new cold storage facility in the country
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NewsIndustry pressures government on Cape Town port changes
Pressure is mounting from leading fruit producers and marketing groups over the privatisation of the terminal
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NewsExport reports spark controversy in South Africa
Sati hits out at ”sensational” media reports and says nothing in new regulations is different from last year
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NewsConventional reefers could play crucial role
With the southern African stonefruit and table grape seasons underway, exporters and industries are looking at logistical solutions to on-time shipments from Cape Town
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NewsNamibia starts new table grape export season
Strong market expected for first arrivals from Southern Africa due to impact of weather-related events on global production
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NewsRSA government commits to improving situation at Port of Cape Town
Minister visits port to focus on challenges presently experienced there and promises commitment to improve the situation
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NewsAGOA deal a key part of South Africa’s citrus future
It’s crunch time as the US AGOA debate moves to Johannesburg to settle crucial issues over the renewal of the trade deal
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NewsStable stonefruit crop for South Africa
With the stonefruit season now up and running, the country’s growers expect an improved campaign – but several challenges remain