All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 17
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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
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NewsSun World hails success of New York brand launch
”Enthusiastic and excited” consumers give Autumncrisp brand the thumbs up at the New York Wine and Food Festival
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NewsWonderful unites Southern Hemisphere citrus growers
California-based grower symposium is hailed as a special event for Southern Hemisphere citrus producers
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NewsANB benefits from Norwegian capital
The partnership between South Africa’s ANB Group of companies and the Norwegian Investment Fund, Norfund, is set to develop further
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NewsBoost in fight against False Codling Moth
Pioneering work in the fight against False Codling Moth has been rewarded in South Africa by the Western Cape government
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NewsAutumncrisp takes its first steps as a consumer brand
The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival is to be the launching pad for the new table grape brand
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NewsWestern Cape flood impact becomes clearer
Activities in the Western Cape’s main fruit regions have been severely disrupted by recent floods, Hortgro has confirmed
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NewsHope springs eternal for South African logistics
A number of initiatives may open the door for a recovery at the country’s ports, which could boost the agriculture and export sectors
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NewsSouth Africa expects return to grape normality
The country’s table grape industry is anticipating 12 per cent growth in exports over the previous season
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NewsDismal report on state of South African ports
South African fresh produce exporters face another season of trouble and discontent as World Bank report lists most of the country’s ports at the bottom of global container handling facility index
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NewsRain in Cape region will have little impact on season
While some sectors of the Western Cape’s farming economy have suffered severe damage from recent storms, there will be little impact on fruit crops
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NewsSuccessful conference for Pink Lady
IPLA welcomed last year’s strong market recovery at its 22nd annual conference in Hong Kong
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NewsPeruvian troubles boost blueberry market for South Africa
South African blueberry exporters say they expect a strong market for their peak season
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NewsAnother good season for South Africa’s interspecific plum varieties
Custom Plum Company celebrates a good year in the US and looks towards the East
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NewsNew investor for Capespan
Zeder has sold its share in South African fruit exporter Capespan with another local investment company buying in

