All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 51
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ArticleRSA citrus exports celebrate US milestone
South Africa’s exports of citrus to the US have increased dramatically since the programme began 15 years ago
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ArticleRSA citrus shippers braced for squeeze
Despite robust global demand for lemons and a good quality grapefruit crop, uncertainty over the EU and Russian markets is troubling exporters
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ArticleSharonfruit season begins in RSA
South Africa is getting ready to ship its first fruit of the 2014 campaign, with promises of a good crop
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ArticleAMC unit takes charge of grape varieties
SNFL acquires exclusive licence to grow Sheehan series in Namibia and South Africa, with plans to grow more for Europe and Far East
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ArticleFairtrade sales benefit citrus workers
Employees at one of South Africa’s best knows citrus estates are benefiting from an innovative sales programme in the US
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ArticleCapespan reflects on top export year
Group announces strong trading results for 2013, following a generally excellent year for South African fruit exports
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ArticleRSA grapes head into late season
South African table grape exports run about 5m cartons short of last year, and the season may end early
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ArticleClock ticks down to Black Spot verdict
Time is ticking down to the EFSA decision on Citrus Black Spot, but final clarity may take some time
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ArticleSATI update changes the picture
Table grape body says mistakes in export statistics have been corrected, showing a vastly different picture from two weeks ago
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ArticleTough start for RSA grapes
South African growers hope the late grape deal will reverse their fortunes after a dismal season so far
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ArticleFinal countdown for SA citrus
Berlin may well be the place where the fortunes of South African citrus in Europe will be decided, writes Fred Meintjes
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ArticleDeon Joubert joins EU/RSA citrus talks
Senior executive leaves Capespan to lead South African citrus negotiations with the European Union
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ArticleSafmarine lands Hellmann award
Group is awarded the 2013 bronze Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Carrier of the Year prize
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ArticleElaine Alexander to leave SATI
New chief executive for SATI as Elaine Alexander leaves the South African organisation this month
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ArticleDiffering fortunes for grape shippers
As Namibia celebrates a record table grape export crop, South African growers on the other side of the Orange River are not so fortunate
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ArticleAnxious citrus wait for South Africa
South African citrus growers and exporters have to wait until the end of January to hear an EU verdict on citrus imports for 2014
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ArticleRSA grape shippers race to make CNY
South African grape growers scramble to meet the Chinese New Year shipping deadline as the country mourns President Mandela
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ArticleRSA cuts stonefruit crop estimate
Rain and hail during weeks 46 and 47 have forced South African stonefruit growers to cut back their estimate for the season
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ArticleScrabbling for grapes
UK consumers are likely to see very little of the Orange River region’s table grapes before Christmas as cold weather results in a slow start, writes Fred Meintjes
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ArticleRSA produce industry joins Mandela mourning
South African fruit industry joins in mourning for 'Madiba' as the country comes to grips with the passing of the legendary statesman