All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 24
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ArticleImpact of South African violence emerges
Fuel refinery closes, with serious disruption in the port of Durban and to road and rail traffic
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ArticleSouth African citrus exports disrupted by protests
Passage between production regions and port of Durban closed after violence from supporters of former president
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ArticleHopes high for better RSA port performance
Commentators are playing a waiting game following announcements regarding the future operation of South African ports
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ArticleSuccess for South African lemons in China
Extension of the South African citrus protocol with China opens the door for lemons
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ArticleRSA offers hope in banana disease fight
South African laboratory given exclusive rights to banana variety which shows moderate resistance to Panama disease
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ArticleFirst RSA citrus set for Philippines
Another breakthrough for South African citrus in the east as fruit is inspected before shipping
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ArticleMixed season for Southern Africa grapes
The 2021 season brought some new realities and challenges for Southern African table grape growers
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ArticleRSA citrus exports to US underway
There are good prospects for 2021 but growth will be less than last year
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ArticleAdele Ackermann leaves Capespan
Key executive leaves South African fresh produce leader to pursue other career opportunities
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ArticleBoost to European shipments
Biggest conventional reefer vessel to visit a South African port stopped at Durban over the weekend
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ArticleRSA stonefruit season not what it appears
Tough season for South African plum growers despite big crop, but other stonefruit categories fared better
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ArticleSouth African suppliers join Hunger Month
Leading fresh produce companies join million meal initiative to feed the poor
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ArticleRSA wraps up record table grape season in China
SATI’s first table grape promotion in China helped lift sales to record levels during the 2021 season
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ArticleSouth Africa faces logistics challenges
The demand for export containers between April in October from South Africa will be extremely high
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ArticleSouth African grapes exceed expectations
SATI says it is likely that the final South African export figure will well exceed its highest forecast
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ArticleSouth Africa targets China for grape growth
The country launches its long-awaited table grape pilot promotion in China
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ArticleNew chair for Fruit South Africa
Experienced South African diplomat Vangile Titi-Msumza has taken on the role, replacing Justin Chadwick
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ArticleApril marks RSA Sharon fruit start
Bigger volumes are expected with shipments set to arrive in Northern Hemisphere markets from the end of April
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ArticleRSA grapes ready to roll in China
Next week will mark the start of South Africa's table grape promotions in China
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ArticleSuccess of black citrus farmers celebrated
South Africa’s black citrus growers achieved great success during 2020, meaning positive signs for transformation in South Africa

