All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 5
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News
South Africa adapts to PPWR future
While the general date for application is still 18 months away, South Africa’s pome and stonefruit industries are actively engaged in processes to adhere to the packaging regulations
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Features
South African citrus still well-positioned for growth
Country’s Citrus Summit highlights market access and logistical challenges as priorities
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New plantings boost South Africa’s kiwifruit business
The country’s climate is seen as ideal for growing varieties that are in demand globally
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ICTSI will be “strong and reliable partner to Transnet”
The court dispute between ICTSI, Transnet and Maersk over Durban Container Terminal is finally moving to a conclusion
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South African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
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EU set to extend CBS measures on South African citrus
The South African department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says the EU will extend its citrus black spot measures on the country’s citrus for another three years
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Big week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
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Hortfin reflects on its impact in South Africa
There have been many challenges over the past seven years, but executives say cooperation has carried the initiative forward
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South African grape harvest coming to a close
With 94 per cent of the 2025 South African table grape export crop already packed, the season is expected to conclude by the middle of March
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Welgemeen Boerdery claims top honour at Ceres Fruit Growers’ Awards
Small innovations make all the difference according to owner, the Hanekom family from the Witzenberg
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Wind delays affect early season Cape Town citrus shipments
A shift in the production of lemons to earlier growing regions has put more emphasis on Cape Town for shipments to northwest Europe
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Conventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
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Comment
South African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
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News
South Africa’s new government threatened by dissent
Drama in parliament as budget speech is postponed, causing speculation about the stability of the new government
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ICTSI jumps into the ring as port costs are revealed
Further comment has been made on solutions to the costs of inefficiencies in South African ports
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News
Citrus industry reveals true cost of South African port inefficiencies
Study says the cost of inefficient logistics to the country’s citrus industry was a ”staggering” R5.27bn in 2024 alone
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South 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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South 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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Celina 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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South 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