All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 49
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa and UK stand test of time
South Africa and the UK have a longstanding trading partnership in fresh produce that dates back over 120 years. In this series of articles, Fred Meintjes tells its story
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ArticleJoburg facility opens doors for Tru-Cape
Tru-Cape says the opening of its new distribution facility in Johannesburg completes its strategy to move closer to the market
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ArticleEU "protectionism" over citrus black spot
South African government minister Rob Davies has accused the EU of protectionism over the citrus disease
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ArticleUnease spreads in RSA citrus sector
Comment: Political influences and world economic woes could be dimming the lights for South Africa's citrus business
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ArticleNew challenges for SA top fruit
A weak euro and high stocks in Europe are troubling South African apple growers in a season where a number of problems are affecting the global trade
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ArticleRSA kicks off 2015 sharon fruit campaign
Season gets underway with the prospects of a bumper high quality crop
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ArticleFirst official RSA apple shipment heads to China
Market access breakthrough bodes well for other South African products, including pears and avocados, say sources
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ArticleSouth African avos hit European shores
The new South African avocado season has started with small shipments which are due to arrive in Europe this week
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ArticleNo South African citrus to Spain in 2015
South Africa’s citrus producers have recommended that no phyto certificates be issued this year for shipments to Spain
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ArticleNew cultivar developer emerges in RSA
Riaan van Wyk and Liezel Kriegler head up re:inc innovation, which has acquired the majority of rights to former Colors Fruit breeding programmes
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ArticleZuma fêtes China apple deal
South African president Zuma declares RSA-China apple import deal a "success story"
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ArticleSouth African grapes near early finish
Unprecedented early season for South African table grapes may lead to shortages and strong markets in the late season
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ArticleRiding out the storm
South African fruit exporters have faced a difficult start to 2015, with an early grape season leading to a buyer’s market, and the Russian ban diverting Europe’s suppliers to the Middle East
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ArticleCrunch week for South African citrus
Citrus industry leaders head to Fruit Logistica in the knowledge that it is crunch time if they are going to have a normal season in Europe
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ArticleRSA shippers regret early season deal
South African grape exporters are regretting shipping decisions made during the early season following market woes in traditional markets
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ArticleSouth African apples back on track
Better prospects for apple exports from South Africa, but pears will be slightly down in 2015
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ArticleCape growers dominate SIZA membership
South Africa’s sustainability initiative continues to grow as members endeavour to comply with international labour standards
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ArticleSouth African plum exports under pressure
Country's plum industry issues cautionary note on impact of smaller fruit on market conditions
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ArticleCeres fruit growers bounce back
After much production was impacted by hail early last year, things are shaping up well for the coming season
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ArticleSouth African pear season underway
The first pears of the campaign will be shipped this weekend, while table grapes and stonefruit are also making headway

