All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 17
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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
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NewsWestfalia’s first avocados to China due to arrive in March
Company says opening of market to South African avocados is an exciting development, as industry’s access widens in Asia
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NewsRuby Rush shines in Southern Africa trials
Sugrafiftythree, a new early red seedless grape variety to be branded as Ruby Rush, seems to offer new commercial opportunities for growers
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NewsSharp increase in South Africa’s citrus container shipments expected
South African citrus industry warns port authority of substantial rise in container traffic through the country’s container terminals this year
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NewsSouth Africa sees increased table grape forecast
Recovery in export volumes, driven by higher crop in the Orange River region, is welcomed by South African industry
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NewsSouth Africa packs increased grape volumes
The country’s fresh fruit exporters are enjoying mixed fortunes, while the courts are set to get involved over port problems
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NewsCape Town port pressures could be relieved by industry measures
Wide-ranging measures by the fruit sector are being implemented to keep export shipments flowing
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NewsPositive signs in first South African apple and pear forecast of the year
The country’s apple and pear industry looks set to bounce back in 2024 after some disappointments last year
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NewsCape Town port issues escalate
Ongoing problems could lead to courts being involved as the country’s fresh produce industry says “enough is enough”
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NewsNamibian table grape season winds down
The country’s growers are coming to the end of an excellent harvest, with its export target in reach
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NewsRise in South African nectarine exports expected
While three South African stonefruit categories are likely to decline in volume this year, nectarines are expected to show strong growth
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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NewsDelays in Cape Town continue to cause problems
A combination of factors over past few weeks have caused major delays despite pre-season assurances to the fresh produce industry
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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