All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 2
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NewsSouth African fruit leaders welcome China stonefruit access
Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture in anticipation of gaining market access to China following the signing of a historic trade protocol
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NewsSouth African citrus industry says stronger partnerships are needed
The South African citrus industry has achieved a record export season with 203mn cartons shipped, significantly surpassing initial predictions and reinforcing the sector’s growth trajectory towards its 2032 Vision 260 target
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NewsSati and Transnova Africa win platinum logistics award
The South African Table Grape Industry and Transnova Africa have been jointly awarded a Platinum Award at the 2025 GIBS Logistics Achiever Awards for their pioneering Prescriptive Logistics Model that is reshaping fresh produce exports
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NewsSouth Africa gains China stonefruit access, eyes blueberry and cherry approval
South Africa has signed a new protocol allowing stonefruit exports to China, while agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has invited Chinese authorities to inspect blueberry and cherry facilities to secure market access for these categories in the next season
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NewsSouth Africa nears US trade deal to ease export tariffs
Trade minister Parks Tau says the two countries are close to finalising a deal that could ease damaging tariffs and protect thousands of local jobs in the fresh produce sector
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NewsCourt dismisses Maersk challenge to ICTSI Durban terminal tender
A South African high court has dismissed Maersk’s legal challenge to International Container Terminal Services’ tender win for Durban Container Terminal Pier 2, clearing the way for the long-delayed public-private partnership to proceed
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NewsSouth Africa relaunches WTO process over EU citrus dispute
South Africa has relaunched its World Trade Organization process to resolve the long-running dispute with the European Union over citrus trade restrictions, despite recent strengthening of bilateral relations amid the US tariff war
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NewsNamibia-South Africa ‘tomato war’ threatens regional trade flows
A dispute over tomato export permits has escalated tensions between Namibia and South Africa, with 3,000 tonnes of Namibian tomatoes at risk just weeks before the crucial table grape season begins
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NewsSouth African citrus exports surge past 200mn cartons
South African citrus growers are celebrating a record export season, with shipments now expected to exceed 200mn cartons despite early closures to key EU and US markets due to regulatory and tariff challenges
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NewsSati issues estimate for South African grape crop
If present weather conditions persist, export volumes for South African grapes could exceed 81mn cartons, according to industry association Sati
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NewsSouth Africa seeks US tariff relief for fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are hoping for adjustments to 30 per cent US tariffs before the new season, as trade minister Parks Tau confirms negotiations have entered a critical phase
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NewsB20 highlights challenging global trade environment amid geopolitical tensions
The influential G20 business engagement group has warned that geopolitical tensions are creating a challenging global trade environment, with economic growth prospects revised downward
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NewsSouthern African grape growers confident ahead of new season
Southern African grape growers are expressing confidence ahead of the new season following a successful 2024/25 export campaign, with good weather conditions supporting vineyard development after winter
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NewsGlobal blueberry leaders gather in Cape Town for IBO Summit
The International Berry Organization Summit opens in Cape Town this week, bringing together global blueberry players as Southern African producers seek new market opportunities and regional cooperation
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NewsSouth Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges
South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges
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NewsSouth Africa ends citrus exports to Europe early
The Citrus Growers’ Association and Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum of South Africa have announced an early closure of the 2025 citrus export season to Europe, describing it as a goodwill gesture to European producers
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NewsZimbabwe secures blueberry export deal with China
Zimbabwe has secured a landmark agreement to export blueberries to China, opening access to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets with 1.4bn potential consumers
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NewsSouth African citrus growers boost sustainability efforts
SIZA reports significant improvements in environmental compliance as South Africa’s citrus season draws to a close, with a 55 per cent increase in environmental audits compared to last year
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NewsUS tariffs push South Africa closer to Eastern markets
South Africa is rapidly expanding market access for its fresh produce in Eastern markets, particularly China and India, as US tariffs of 30 per cent force exporters to seek alternative destinations
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NewsSouth Africa’s blueberry sector rebounds with promising growth outlook
After several challenging years of declining production, South Africa’s blueberry industry is poised for a comeback with strong volumes expected during the peak season over the next two months