All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 30
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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
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ArticleSharon fruit picking begins in RSA
Indications are that the crop could be bigger than last year, with an estimate due in mid-April
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ArticleFruit SA appoints acting CEO
Fhumulani Ratshitanga is the interim chief executive at Fruit South Africa
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ArticleAirfreight issues disrupt RSA exports
Interruption to airline business essentially grinds airfreighted perishables to a halt in South Africa
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ArticleUncertainty for Kenyan exporters
Drop in airfreight and current market situation could hurt small farmers in rural regions
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ArticleSouth African grape crop on course
Country's table grape crop is on target to exceed latest estimate despite significant challenges
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ArticlePPECB proves its worth
Ninety year-old organisation is one of the heroes rising to the challenges presented by the coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleRSA shutdown sparks questions
More clarity of the effect of national Covid-19 emergency on country's fruit industry is expected soon
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ArticleSouth Africa in lockdown
The country enters three-week lockdown as Covid-19 continues to spread
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ArticleSouth Africa’s fruit industry reassures consumers
Hortgro ensures supply of fresh produce as consumption set to rise during coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleSouth Africa makes plastic progress
Work on reducing plastics in South African fresh produce industry is continuing
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ArticleRSA adjusts to Covid-19 measures
The South African fruit sector is adjusting to dramatic measures to cope with the Coronavirus
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ArticleRSA citrus industry expects record season
South African citrus exports are forecast to rise above 140m cartons this year
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ArticleGood season for Namibian grapes
The latest season suggests that Namibian table grapes are on the up once more