All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 53
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ArticleFirst Citrus Black Spot interception of season made in UK
Despite this, key South African citrus figure believe there is now more understanding in Europe on risk mitigation being done by South Africa
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ArticleRSA citrus gains US momentum
First South African conventional citrus shipments of the season arrive in the US today
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ArticleRod Hill back at Golden Wing Mau
Import manager Roland Gels resigns from role he has held since 2014 due to family commitments
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ArticleStargrow Group celebrates milestone
Leading South African fruit business expands as it celebrates 20 years in service of industry
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ArticleSouth Africa’s PPECB appoints CEO
Lucien Jansen signs five-year deal to be chief executive, a role he will take up on 1 July this year
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ArticleRSA fig category on verge of change
Figs are deemed the 'Cinderella' of the fresh produce business, but this could change as a new breeding programme takes effect
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ArticleAndre Vermaak leaves Capespan Namibia
Vermaak will leave the company after a successful career building Capespan’s interests in the country
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ArticleSouth African citrus set for US
The first South African citrus fruit of 2015 will be arriving in the US next week, while the first significant arrivals are scheduled for mid-June
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ArticleSpecial report: Promotion boosts South African trade
The relationship between the UK and South Africa has been underpinned by a long-running promotional campaign
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ArticleSpecial report: Taste is key to South Africa R&D
Taste will form the cornerstone of future varietal development in South Africa, while quality audits continue to update
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa's next step
Versatility and consolidation continue to shape the South African fruit trade and its partnerships with the UK
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa's royal roots
Grower George King’s gift to King George V is just one of a series of tales which have helped shaped the modern relationship between South Africa and the UK
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa and UK stand test of time
South Africa and the UK have a longstanding trading partnership in fresh produce that dates back over 120 years. In this series of articles, Fred Meintjes tells its story
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ArticleJoburg facility opens doors for Tru-Cape
Tru-Cape says the opening of its new distribution facility in Johannesburg completes its strategy to move closer to the market
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ArticleEU "protectionism" over citrus black spot
South African government minister Rob Davies has accused the EU of protectionism over the citrus disease
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ArticleUnease spreads in RSA citrus sector
Comment: Political influences and world economic woes could be dimming the lights for South Africa's citrus business
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ArticleNew challenges for SA top fruit
A weak euro and high stocks in Europe are troubling South African apple growers in a season where a number of problems are affecting the global trade
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ArticleRSA kicks off 2015 sharon fruit campaign
Season gets underway with the prospects of a bumper high quality crop
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ArticleFirst official RSA apple shipment heads to China
Market access breakthrough bodes well for other South African products, including pears and avocados, say sources
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ArticleSouth African avos hit European shores
The new South African avocado season has started with small shipments which are due to arrive in Europe this week