All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 3
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NewsSouth African apples set for Thailand
The first apples shipped to Thailand under South Africa’s new access agreement will leave Cape Town next week and arrive in the country in mid-March
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NewsSouth African citrus growers ask for urgent action on logistics
Industry calls for meaningful change after the first state of the nation address under the new Government of National Unity
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NewsCelina now packed in South Africa under QTee brand
South African blushed pears are receiving a boost with selected exporters now sending Celina under a new brand
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NewsSouth Africa scrambles to reverse Trump decisions
South Africa faces a ban on trade with the US for the second time in its history, as the war of words between Washington and Pretoria escalates
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News“Significant increase” in grape shipments through Walvis Bay
Focus on shipments of Namibian grapes through Walvis Bay this season has benefited export logistics
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NewsSouth African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
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NewsTrump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
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NewsNew leadership from the Orange River for Sati
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region
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NewsSouth Africa reacts to US withdrawal from Climate Change Accord
While the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is a blow for South Africa, there are also new opportunities
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NewsLogistics takes centre stage in South Africa
Cooperation throughout the fresh produce industry creates optimism across the country’s export sector
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NewsSouth African stonefruit exporters relieved following US port announcement
The country’s stonefruit industry say stability across US port operations is vital if it is to grow its exports this season
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NewsImprovements at Cape Town Container Terminal
Sati confirms reports of improvements in productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal, aided by fewer windbound hours
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NewsGrape exporters should take note of new trends
Changes to production in China, India and the US could affect world markets
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NewsNamibia ends “one of its best” table grape seasons
While the crop was slightly down on the forecast, Namibia’s table grape season has finished on a high
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NewsJustin Chadwick to retire from South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association
Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele will replace Chadwick as CEO when he retires at the end of March
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NewsThailand reopens for South African apples
South Africa granted access once again after losing the Thai market more than a decade ago
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NewsSlower than expected start to South African table grape season
Fewer grapes packed but shipments still up compared with the same period last year
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NewsSouth Africa to stay in AGOA for now
Relief as Biden administration extends the AGOA Act for another year, but the future for fruit growers in the US market remains uncertain
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NewsGala varieties make waves in South Africa
The country’s Gala category has been boosted by two new full red varieties, which are already taking markets in the East by storm
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NewsBanking sector sees better fortunes for South Africa in 2025
With export markets already diverse, agricultural produce will likely expand in the coming years – mainly due to previously underutilised land