All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 29
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ArticleSouth Africa's China grape promo
The country's Western Cape regional government is pleased to be starting a grape promotion in China
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ArticleSouth Africa anticipating strong avocado crop
New plantings and larger fruit put early season forecast at 16m export cartons despite being an off season
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ArticleSATI lifts seasonal forecast
Certain South African grape production regions have exceeded expectations
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ArticleCovid hampers Kenyan efforts
As the Kenyan fresh produce business prepares for 2021, it is counting the cost of a disrupted 2020 season
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ArticleSouth Africa targets 200m citrus cartons
The country's citrus export volume could rise to 200m cartons in the next five years
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ArticleNew SATI leader speaks
Anton Viljoen Jr has been elected as new chairman of SATI as the South African table grape industry steps into the future
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ArticleRSA grape industry salutes JD Kirsten
JD Kirsten, part of the legendary South African table grape family, has died
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ArticleCrime threatens South African avos
Theft and stripping of avocado orchards before harvesting worries the country's avocado industry
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ArticleTru-Cape enjoys double-digit growth
South African group reports on record turnover in 2020 and says it is optimistic about the coming year
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ArticleSlight uptick for RSA apples and pears
The country's growers have said that they are expecting a good crop in 2021
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ArticleRSA agri-industry loses two leaders
South Africa mourns the loss of inspirational characters Mohammed Karaan and Marthinus 'Bokkie' Strauss
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ArticleTough times along the Orange River
After nature turned against them, the export table grape growers in the Orange River in South Africa are winding down their season
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ArticleRains reduce RSA grape forecast
Rainfall in the first week of January in South Africa’s Orange River affects country's table grape outlook
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ArticleRSA aims to diversify pear business
With pear prospects positive, South Africa has its eyes fixed on the Chinese market
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ArticleSouth Africa's excellent stonefruit season
The country's growers are reporting on a strong campaign, with all categories set for year-on-year growth
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ArticleEvidence of South African apricot recovery
After years of decline, the country's apricot growers have seen an export increase of 89 per cent
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ArticleA tale of two sides of the Orange River
Namibian table grape growers set a record export volume while conditions disrupt activities in South Africa’s Orange River region
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ArticleSouth Africa welcomes Africa FTA
The new and long-awaited African Free Trade Agreement came into play on 1 January
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ArticleBerries ZA joins Fruit South Africa
Membership of Fruit South Africa is expanded as the berry industry joins the fresh produce umbrella body
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ArticleRSA citrus volumes unconfirmed
The country's citrus export volumes for 2020 are not yet finalised, although shipments should come in close to 146m cartons