All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 56
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ArticleRSA records largest grape export crop
SATI is celebrating the biggest South African table grape export crop since the industry was deregulated in 1997
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ArticleFunding blow for RSA campaign in Asia
South Africa’s efforts to develop presence in Asia suffer major setback with forced withdrawal of official participation in Asia Fruit Logistica
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ArticleSouth African grapefruit crop drops further
The South African grape fruit crop forecast has been reduced further and there is a likelihood of shortages in some parts of the world
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ArticleFirst RSA citrus of season due in US
The new South African citrus season in the US will officially start this week with the arrival of the first fruit in Philadelphia
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ArticleUniversal Reefers wins back US citrus deal
The Capespan subsidiary has regained the contract for this season’s shipment of South African citrus fruit to the US
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ArticleCosts scrutinised as sustainability is sought
Costs in the logistics chain have come under scrutiny at Cool Logistics Africa, which is taking place on 24-26 April in Cape Town
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ArticleRSA loses promotional funds for Asia
The South African government has withdrawn funding for produce industry promotions in Asia
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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