All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 15
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NewsHortgro reflects on mixed stonefruit campaign
It was a tough season for South African stonefruit, but there are signs of things improving for the category
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NewsSouth Africa’s Navel orange forecast falls
Several factors combine to reduce the country’s Navel and Valencia orange export crops
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NewsRSA's Bigbucks granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia
Move represents a major step forward for the South African Gala mutation
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NewsSoluna brand exceeds expectations
The owners and developers of the apple brand are looking forward to good sales in 2024
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NewsSouth Africa faces crucial election week
Like many countries around the world this year, South Africa go to the polls next week in what has been called the most crucial national election since 1994
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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