All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 55
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ArticleRSA seeks new protocol with China
New efforts are being made by the South African citrus industry to engage China in introducing a new protocol for citrus fruit shipments
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ArticleCapespan reports strong profit for 2011
Despite tough economic conditions experienced during the year, the Capespan Group reported excellent results
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ArticleKarsten Group lands water-saving award
South Africa’s leading table grape producer and exporter has won a prestigious South African government award for conserving water
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ArticleTough grape season for RSA growers
As the last grapes are packed in the Hex River region, South African grape growers are licking their wounds
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ArticleGerman bank invests in RSA agriculture
South African agricultural group Farmsecure has announced the sale of part of its shareholding to a German bank
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ArticleFirst RSA Sharon fruit shipped
The first Sharon fruit of the 2012 season will appear on retail shelves in the UK and Canada towards the end of the month
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ArticleKorean access expands for South Africa
South African grapefruit and lemons are on the brink of gaining entry into South Korea
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ArticleHuhtamaki reacts to pulp tray 'contamination'
Manufacturer involved in recent pulp tray contamination scare in South Africa says the situation does not warrant a product recall
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ArticleSouthern African citrus exports to grow
Citrus export crop from southern African nations forecast to burst through 100m cartons this year, up by 4 per cent on 2011
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ArticleClaims may follow RSA contamination scare
Some pulp trays used for the packing of stonefruit and topfruit in South Africa have been withdrawn following a glass particle contamination scare
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ArticleVietnam and Cambodia open to South African produce
Vietnamese and Cambodian borders now open to imports of South African fresh produce
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AnalysisIs Capespan set for a listing?
Following Total Produce’s latest acquisition, control of over 70 per cent of Capespan now lies outside the South African grower community
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ArticleGrape market worries South Africans
On the eve of arrivals of Chilean grapes in Europe, South African growers are concerned about the outcome of the season
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ArticleOrange River grapes 'best in three years'
Table grape growers along South Africa’s Orange River have concluded their best harvest in three years despite some climatic problems
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ArticleEXSA picks new red grape cultivar
Grape grower Leon Viljoen and grower-exporter EXSA have held festivities as Sweet Celebration was packed for the first time
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ArticleRSA table grape crop to break 50m cartons
Export figures from South Africa's early table grape regions show that the country is harvesting a bumper crop this season
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ArticleNew chief executive appointed for FPEF
South Africa’s Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum has announced the appointment of Anton Kruger to replace Stuart Symington
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ArticleFarmsecure Agri Science makes progress
Agricultural technical service provider is ready to provide focused and comprehensive technical advice service to RSA growers
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ArticleDurban port upgrade creates challenges
South African citrus exporters frustrated by years of congestion at the port of Durban face new challenges due to port upgrade
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ArticleMinimal weather impact on RSA grapes
Hail and rainfall in the Hex River Valley region this week have not made great inroads into table grape production