All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 21
-
ArticleSouth Africa’s electricity issues threaten fruit industry
As the grape and stonefruit seasons peak and the apple and pear harvests begin, the country’s failing electricity network has become a problem
-
ArticleSun shines on Namibian grape growers
It is a tale of two countries for Namibian and South African grape growers along the Orange River
-
ArticleTesting time for early South African grape producers
The true status of the South African table grape harvest is emerging as the new year comes around
-
ArticleConcern over future of South African citrus business
Dealing with expected growth in South African citrus production over the next ten years could be challenging
-
ArticleSweet success for ClemenGold
The South African citrus brand has won a leading award in what is a tough Asian market
-
ArticleSouth Africa mops up after heavy rainfall
Some disruption has been reported in South Africa’s Western Cape region after inclement weather strikes
-
ArticleCitrus exports rise in South Africa despite tough season
Challenging 2022 sees the country’s citrus growers export less fruit than originally predicted, although volumes were still up on the previous campaign
-
ArticleCulteva platform could have worldwide impact
South African data collection and evaluation platform may create trust amongst growers when it comes to planted varieties
-
ArticlePaul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
-
ArticleSouth African blueberry business cleans up after strikes
The true picture of the impact of port strikes on the South African blueberry business will only be known at the end of the year
-
ArticleMixed plum breeds make their mark
New-look ‘interspecific’ plum varieties are making headway in South Africa, offering greater options for exporters
-
ArticleRSA stonefruit enjoys growth in US
South African stonefruit growers look for future opportunities in the US market
-
ArticleWarm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week
-
ArticleFirst RSA grape containers could be loaded this weekend
Growers in the north of South Africa have started their new table grape harvest, with Namibia to follow from next week
-
ArticleDrop in grape volumes for South Africa
First seasonal forecast predicts South African table grape export volumes will be smaller this year
-
ArticleDrug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
-
ArticlePositive signs for South African stonefruit
The country is anticipating a much better stonefruit campaign than the one experienced last season
-
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
-
ArticleSouth African berry business counts cost of strikes
Dark days for South African berry export industry as ongoing port strike stops exports
-
ArticleSouth African port strikes gain momentum
Attempts are made to prioritise essential and sensitive export products as port strike gains momentum in the country