All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 57
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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
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ArticleCapespan sells research operation
Exporter has sold ExperiCo to Farmsecure Agri Science, a company expanding its technical services in South African agriculture
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ArticleStuart Symington moves to PPECB
The CEO of South Africa's Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum has resigned to take on a new challenge at the Perishable Exports Control Board
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ArticleTotal Produce ups share in Capespan
Irish group sells 50 per cent stake in joint venture Capespan International to obtain bigger slice of parent company
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ArticleRSA Sharon fruit abandons single desk
Discord within the industry has resulted in a split that means the end for the present single desk operation
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ArticleShipping tax to hit RSA export costs
Reports warn that exports to the EU are set to become more expensive when proposals to introduce a shipping tax next year are adopted
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ArticleCapespan issues cautionary notice
Speculation on developments at Capespan increases as South African company issues a cautionary notice to its shareholders
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ArticleRSA industry saves Berlin participation
South African fresh produce industry will again be on show at Fruit Logistica despite reduced government support
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ArticleTotal Produce grabs bigger Capespan share
Shareholding in Capespan continues to change with Total Produce now claiming a 20.03 per cent stake in the company
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ArticleSouth African stonefruit shipments begin
The first shipments of South African stonefruit are due to arrive in the UK for what promises to be a season of new offerings
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ArticleColors welcomes grape variety verdict
South African exporter content with High Court ruling in its favour over disputed rights to Sheehan seedless table grape varieties
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ArticleProspects poor for RSA apricots to US
There is little chance that South African apricots will soon be seen in the US despite the decision to allow imports of the category
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ArticleCapespan considers options for UK unit
South African group bides time in finding another replacement for UK director Ronan Lennon, who will delay his departure
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ArticleHigh Court backs Colors Fruit in dispute
South African High Court rules in favour of Colors Fruit in dispute over ownership of plant material for range of new table grape cultivars