All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 5
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NewsTru-Cape supports drive to deliver 8mn meals for World Hunger Month
South African fruit exporter and local marketer joins campaign to relieve hunger in the country
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NewsSouth African eyes are focused on Washington
Uncertainty remains as South African citrus growers gear up for conventional shipments to the US
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NewsLengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe
The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa
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NewsBrand building pays off big for Flash Gala
Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone
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ArticleFlash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons
South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets
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NewsSouth African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
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NewsNew variety boosts South Africa’s early season blueberry business
Blueberry growers in South Africa and Zimbabwe have started harvesting the 2025 crop, with good demand locally and overseas
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NewsAutumncrisp gains ground in Southern Africa
It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa
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NewsFirst South African avocado containers arrive in China
Early shipments of South African avocados land in Shanghai, marking the first arrivals of the season
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NewsComplete Southern African citrus forecast confirmed
The CGA has published its first complete forecast of the 2025 season after the mandarin estimate was confirmed
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NewsTender dispute at Durban Container Terminal nears resolution
D-day for Durban container port battle has finally arrived with the contesting parties back in port
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NewsSouthern African grape growers weigh up new cultivar options
Winter marks a period of introspection for South African table grape producers, with big decisons to be made
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NewsSouth Africa’s honey bees are under threat
Healthy bee populations are key to agriculture in South Africa, with 50 different crops relying on pollination for their success
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NewsChanging export markets is easier said than done
South African fresh produce exporters who market their fruit in the US say it is not merely a case of shifting produce from one market to another to deal with looming US tariffs
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NewsSouth Africa-India trade agreement hopes raised
A South African delegation has returned from a visit after positive talks on a new trade deal with Indian authorities
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NewsApple celebration days in the Cape
South Africa’s apple sector marks the start of the industry more than 360 years ago
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NewsCounter-seasonal supply brings Sweet C closer to year-round shelf presence
Innovative marketing has been a hallmark of the South African mandarin brand, which is now supported by counter-seasonal supply
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NewsSouthern African grape season ends on a high
The Southern Hemisphere table grape season has been described as “the most pleasant in years”
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NewsSouth African grape exports “at risk” of Trump tariffs
The industry is “deeply concerned” over the impact of the new US tariffs
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NewsAnton Rabe elected as Fruit South Africa chair
The organisation has made numerous changes to its board of directors