All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 5
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Changes afoot for South African rail
The country’s rail network begins the process of involving the private sector
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David Hughes to discuss grapes in Cape Town
The man dubbed ‘Dr Food’ will be one of the keynote speakers at the International Table Grape Symposium in Cape Town
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EU CBS rules “unscientific and irrational”
CBS is in the spotlight again as the South African citrus industry points finger at EU’s position
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Hortgro weighs up EU Green Deal
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
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Investment in emerging black growers is paying off
Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers Programme in South Africa is showing success after initial problems with its implementation
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South African fruit industry welcomes new Durban port deal
Observers ask port operator Transnet to extend private sector involvement to other ports in the country.
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Sun World launches Ruby Rush grape brand
US-based group heralds its new branded range of early red grapes as “juicy, crunchy jewels in your mouth”
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Two South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
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Full scope of Western Cape flood damage still unknown
South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) asks for swift disaster declaration to help Western Cape citrus growers after floods
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ICTSI named as equity partner in Durban Container Terminal
Manila-based ICTSI is a leading independent global developer and operator of origin and destination container terminals
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South Africa has its say on AGOA
Future removal from the American Growth and Opportunities Act would have dire consequences for South African citrus
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South Africa to shape grape campaign in Hong Kong
South African grapes ends three-year promotional campaign in China and uses off-season to discuss the future
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South African apple and pear exports “significantly down”
Tough conditions have taken their toll on the country’s apple and pear exports this season
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European Green Deal needs attention from African producers
CropLife South Africa executive warns producers to prepare for the new European Union Green Deal
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EU citrus regulation battle continues
Frustrations rise across South African citrus industry as a lack of government support is blamed for ongoing problems
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Truly South African Gala makes waves
South African-bred variety Bigbucks and its Flash Gala brand are changing the apple sector in South Africa
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South African citrus shipments to US resume
Tough recovery in the Cape regions as damage from storms and floods emerges
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Winter storms affect Cape growers
Citrus production in Western Cape hit by storms and flooding, while some fruit destined for US could be delayed
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Uncertainty remains over South African citrus
Despite a good start in Europe, tougher times may be on the horizon when the impact of new EU regulations is truly felt
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South African rail issues threaten citrus growth
Justin Chadwick has warned that South Africa will not reach its 2032 export target if the country’s rail network is not fixed