All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 20
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ArticleDrug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
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ArticlePositive signs for South African stonefruit
The country is anticipating a much better stonefruit campaign than the one experienced last season
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ArticleSouth African port strike could be ending
There is new hope in the South African fresh produce export sector as one union agrees new terms with port operators to end strike
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ArticleSouth African berry business counts cost of strikes
Dark days for South African berry export industry as ongoing port strike stops exports
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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