All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 21
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ArticleSouth Africa to appeal against new EU citrus rules
CGA’s Justin Chadwick said cold treatment requirement is unnecessary, unjustified and disproportionate
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ArticleWestfalia excited by Tanzanian avocado entry to India
The multinational avocado supplier has moved swiftly to establish the position of Tanzanian fruit in India
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ArticleUnited front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates
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ArticleSouth African avocados on course to meet export target
Despite a difficult start to the campaign, South African avocados are on track for the 2022 season
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ArticleBattle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
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ArticleMaputo port progress for South African citrus
Eastern port emerges as viable option for South African exporters, particularly those targeting Asia
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ArticleSouth Africans set for early US citrus programme start
South African summer citrus is likely to enter the US market earlier than it did in 2021
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ArticleSouth Africa’s Sharon Fruit harvest starts
The first containers shipped to Europe and airfreighted to the UK and the East have arrived
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ArticleFreight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
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ArticleSundays River Valley Citrus Producer Forum reacts to violence
Producers in the Sundays River Valley say violence and destruction of property harms economic development and opportunities for all
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ArticleDurban port operations return to normal
Exports of containers are moving again from the port of Durban following recent flood damage
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ArticleVoting on EU measures for Southern African citrus postponed
Further consultation on the matter is expected before a new vote is scheduled towards the end of May
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ArticleSouth African table grape industry ‘at risk’
SATI says the industry’s sustainability is under threat, due to a combination of different factors
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ArticleRSA lobbying intensifies ahead of crucial EU vote
A third statement by the South African citrus industry in three days warns on consequences of “yes” vote by the European Union
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ArticleMandarin crop to rise in South Africa
Citrus Growers Association confirms interim forecast but says final figure will only be available later
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ArticleEU vote looms large for South African citrus
As crucial debate on the introduction of new EU regulations on False Codling Moth approaches, South Africa again warns of consequences
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ArticleDurban port “is fully operational” after floods
South African citrus exporters may escape major flood disruption if port returns to normal this week
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ArticleTough times for RSA lemons and Valencias
The good fortunes seen in the past few years for South Africa’s Valencia and lemon producers reversed in 2021
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ArticleRSA apple and pear season winding down
Logistics made 2021 a nightmare for South African apple and pear growers, but they still had a bumper crop