All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 18
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NewsGood rains will lift Kenyan avocado crop
The early season Kenyan avocado crop disappoints with small fruit because of drought conditions
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NewsBigbucks owners issue warning on illegal tree exports
Bigbucks Gala-type apple gains momentum as reports surface of clandestine sales of trees to Indian growers
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NewsPort performance key for South African citrus
South Africa’s port authority says it is pulling out all the stops to enable a successful export campaign
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NewsSouth Africans will closely watch discussion on AGOA
South Africa’s citrus sector in the western parts of the country has always retained a keen interest in US political views over promoting African trade to the US
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NewsAgriculture and port issues discussed in South African-Namibian trade talks
High-level discussions come hard on the heels of South Africa hosting the African Free Trade and Investment conference in Cape Town
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NewsForecast rise for South African avocados
South Africa has increased its avocado forecast for 2023 to nearly 20m cartons
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NewsFrustration grows over citrus situation
The CGA has again approached the South African government ahead of a ”looming EU FCM regulation crisis that threatens orange exports and grower livelihoods”
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NewsSouth African avocados close in on China access
Industry is confident of achieving long-time goal of access to China following assessment of export facilities
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NewsSouth African citrus ponders strategic options
The South African citrus sector is in a period of fast growth but will need to follow the right path to remain viable
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NewsSouth African lemons head to markets outside Europe
The new Southern African citrus export season, including mainly South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini, has started strongly
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NewsApril start for South African fresh produce inquiry
The intensive 15-month process may bring changes, but potentially from 2025 onwards
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NewsGood response to South African grape campaign in China
Jiangnonghui wholesale fruit market welcomes the start of the 2023 South African table grape promotion
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NewsSA government offers support to citrus sector
South African authorities to support the country’s citrus industry when ot comes to access in Far East and South East Asia
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NewsHex River Valley grape volumes down
South Africa’s late table grape region in the Hex River Valley is expected to conclude its harvest during the next two weeks
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NewsModerate growth forecast for Southern African citrus
At best, the Southern African citrus export crop will show only a small increase in 2023
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NewsSouth African grape season nears its end
South Africa’s late table grape region in the Hex River Valley is expected to conclude its harvest by the end of March
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NewsPower problems for South African citrus
With EU citrus regulations an ongoing problem, the industry has now been hurt by the country’s electricity supply issues
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NewsSouth African avocado export crop to increase
Following a disappointing 2022 season, the industry expects a rise in volumes this year
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NewsFresh produce probe in South Africa
South Africa is known as an important international supplier of fresh produce, but it also has a large local consumer market
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NewsSouth African citrus calls for presidential support
South African citrus industry takes dispute with the European Union to the highest debating room in Parliament