All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 29
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ArticleCovid-19 delays Africa trade deal
Africa Day celebrated but massive new trade bloc remains on hold until Covid-19 passes
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ArticleRSA Sharon fruit hits global markets
South African sources have said that the first containers have arrived in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia
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ArticleBlack seedless grapes under scrutiny
Rain in South Africa's late production areas ruin prospects for black seedless grapes
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ArticleSouth African grapefruit estimate down
The country's grapefruit industry has significantly dropped its sesonal estimate
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ArticleRSA politicians visit Covid-19 hotspot
Minister impressed by the steps taken by fruit growers and packers
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ArticleRSA grapes just shy of record crop
Bumper volumes and strong markets have boosted the South African table grape industry
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ArticlePineapple lockdown love-in
The Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa has boosted pineapple sales
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ArticleRSA citrus sets sail to US
The first containers are on the water, but the first conventional vessels are only expected in late June
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ArticleSouth Africa trims avocado export forecast
Shutdown of hospitality sector amid coronavirus pandemic has hit sales
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ArticleContainer boost for South Africa
Further deliveries of empty containers to Cape Town will boost the country's fruit exports
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ArticleRSA citrus backs black farmers
South African citrus industry announces details of investment in black farmers through participation in R307m fund
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ArticleCovid-19 concerns in South Africa
Western Cape government enact emergency plan to combat spread of Covid-19 in leading fruit region
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ArticleCause for concern at RSA ports
Container shortages and lack of shipping opportunities cause problems as citrus and topfruit exports peak
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ArticleSouth African lockdown extended
Covid-19 lockdown now in place until end of April, while lemon shipments make an early start
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ArticleSouth Africa's informal trade hit
Lockdown measures disrupt informal fruit trade sector in South Africa, which plays a crucial role in the country's produce sales
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ArticleRSA's bumper blueberry year
South Africa’s blueberry exports increased 53 per cent this season, while raspberries suffered from lack of airfreight
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ArticleCo-loading success for RSA citrus
More shipments of South African citrus to be co-loaded for Japan and China this year
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ArticleUncertain times ahead in South Africa
Apple and pear industry anticipate impact of Covid-19 will be felt for a long time
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ArticleApples could offer something extra
As consumers turn increasingly to fresh produce, studies show apples may be beneficial in the fight against Covid-19
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ArticleNew leader for South African citrus
Cornel van der Merwe is the new chairperson of South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association