All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 18
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ArticleSouth African port strikes gain momentum
Attempts are made to prioritise essential and sensitive export products as port strike gains momentum in the country
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ArticleSecond setback for South African berry industry
Late season and port strike combine to disrupt normal blueberry exports from South Africa
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ArticleOn the way to grape cultivar consolidation
New generation of varieties aligns South Africa with world trends in table grapes
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ArticleBotswana citrus growers hail cooperation with South Africa
Botswana citrus growers say new deal with South Africa will unlock new opportunities
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ArticleSouth African table grape industry ready to bounce back
After a tough year there is a new resolve and confidence in the South African table grape sector ahead of 2023 season
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ArticleTru-Cape Marketing hits landmark
Record South African apple and pear harvest translates into milestone for leading exporter
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ArticleRSA Valencia exports to the EU suspended for the season
The South African citrus industry says the move has been made to mitigate the risk of citrus black spot interceptions
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ArticleSouth African blueberry parties head to Namibia
Unique new blueberry varieties will be seen for the first time in Namibia’s Grape Valley
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ArticleChange in fortunes for South African exporters
South Africa’s fresh fruit export industry is contemplating the future after a disappointing 2022 season
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ArticleMuch work to do on African trade agreements
South Africa, in its struggle to expand markets, does have opportunities in Africa
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ArticleRSA topfruit sector strikes ground-breaking deal in India
In-transit cold treatment accepted by Indian authorities for South African apples and pears
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ArticleChanges in shipping destinations apparent for South Africa
Clear changes in supply patterns of the country’s apples and pears this season while shipments of citrus expected to top 2021 volumes
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ArticleCosts continue to increase in South Africa
News that the prices of container board products will rise is another blow for the country’s fruit export industries
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ArticleSome South African containers released but threat persists
There has been some progress for South African citrus as some of the containers trapped in European ports are released, but huge losses still loom
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ArticleSouth Africa calls for stranded containers to be cleared
Urgent steps are being taken to end the disruption of citrus supplies from South Africa to the EU
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ArticleSouth Africa escalates EU dispute to WTO
A long bitter battle lies ahead as South Africa declares dispute via the World Trade Organization
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ArticleSouth African citrus detained at port in EU
Seizure of South African citrus containers on arrival in Europe indicates further escalation of RSA-EU orange spat
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ArticleSouth African citrus industry impressed with Maputo progress
Investments and improvements make Maputo a greater option for the country’s citrus exports
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ArticleTopFruit deal to benefit growers north of South Africa
Zimbabwean producers to take advantage of deal with South African cultivar management company TopFruit
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ArticleNext steps in resolving South African citrus issues
South African citrus sources are now urgently awaiting further steps in resolving issues with new EU regulations