All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 52
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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
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ArticleSouth African visit to Asia raises access hopes
Some of the last hurdles that have been holding up access deals for RSA apple and grape exports to China appear to have been resolved