All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 2
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NewsSouth Africa announces rail and logistics reform plans
The South African government has announced sweeping transport reforms – but will they make a difference?
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NewsSouth African fruit stranded as Middle East problems mount
South African fruit exporters are grappling with mounting losses as vessels carrying stonefruit and table grapes remain stranded in the Gulf
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NewsSouth African avocado campaign begins in UK and Europe
First shipments reach UK and Europe as South Africa forecasts 22mn-carton season, up 16 per cent year-on-year
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NewsDole South Africa and Mahela form joint venture
Two major players have formed an equal partnership to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery through the Letaba Pakkers facility
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NewsMiddle East conflict threatens South African fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are grappling with uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens a crucial market
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NewsIncreased shipping around the Cape comes with other risks
With traffic around the Cape set to increase sharply because of the conflict in the Middle East, there are now other risks facing global fleets
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NewsCeres Fruit Growers wins BRCGS Site of Year award
Tru-Cape member Ceres Fruit Growers received the BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year 2026 award in London
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NewsSouth Africa pledges logistics overhaul for fruit exports
The CGA has welcomed the president’s state of the nation commitment to transforming the country’s logistics infrastructure
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NewsSouth African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent storms have hit apple and pear harvests in Ceres and Langkloof, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet overseas commitments
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NewsSouth African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
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FeaturesSouth Africa’s cherry industry is showing 'remarkable growth'
Hortgro has highlighted the cherry sector’s expansion, driven by innovation in low-chill cultivars, strategic investment, and developing market opportunities
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NewsSouth Africa unlikely to enter Korean table grape market this season
Industry welcomes new access agreement while current tariffs remain a barrier to profitability
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NewsStormy weather hits deciduous and table grape growers in Western Cape
Recent hailstorms have caused damage to apple and pear crops in the Langkloof and Koue Bokkeveld regions
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NewsSouth African citrus industry welcomes AGOA but notes lack of impact
The country’s citrus industry says this week’s inclusion of South Africa in AGOA will make no material differences to prospects for exports to the US
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NewsAGOA extension welcomed but tariffs remain on South African fruit
President Trump extends AGOA for one year, but South Africans say it will not change trade options for the country’s fruit
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NewsSouth Africa bemoans slow BRICS progress
South African fruit exporters are navigating a complex landscape of US trade tariffs, Cape Town port disruptions and disappointing BRICS trade
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NewsHortgro mulls legal action over operational failures in Port of Cape Town
Leading industry body now threatens to head to the courts as export costs mount
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NewsBollo and ClemenGold International join forces
Companies have announced a strategic alliance designed to deliver a seamless 12-month supply of premium mandarins to European retailers
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NewsTransnet deploys senior team to address Cape Town port issues
Transnet Port Terminals has deployed senior management and additional equipment operators to Cape Town to strengthen terminal performance
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NewsFirst South African blushed pears of the season expected in Europe
Optimal growing conditions and new varieties position South Africa as world leader in blushed pear category