All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 59
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ArticleRSA citrus crop in steep decline
The South African citrus export crop could fall over 20 per cent from initial estimates, with the season expected to come to an early end
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ArticlePoor export season for RSA apples
While apple exporters are braced for returns that could fall by up to 30 per cent, pear growers are hoping to match last season's returns
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ArticleCapespan strengthens Namibian position
The group has established a new export operation in a country where it has seen recent table grape volume growth
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ArticleSouth African citrus forecasts fall further
As concerns over the strong rand worry exporters, forecasts for Valencia and grapefruit volumes have been further reduced
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ArticleRSA citrus deal entering crucial weeks
South Africa’s summer citrus campaign in the US has got off to a strong start which bodes well for the rest of the season
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ArticleSouth Africa plans big for 2010
As attention turns to South Africa ahead of the Football World Cup, exporters are launching a massive promotional campaign for apples and pears
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ArticleEuropean citrus industry assesses market
European suppliers and marketers have taken part in a teleconference, outlining the tough conditions surrounding this year's citrus deal
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ArticleSouth Africa cuts Navel export forecast
The Citrus Growers Association has cut 1.2m cartons from its forecast, leaving the estimated crop at just over 20.4m cartons
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ArticlePort Elizabeth gets grapefruit go-ahead
The South African port is set to begin exporting grapefruit to Japan following inspections by the Japanese authorities this week
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ArticleRSA citrus deal gains momentum
The summer citrus export program from South Africa has stepped up a level with the departure of the first conventional reefer bound for the US
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ArticleRSA citrus exports in line with last year
Although packed volumes are 11 per cent down on last year, the CGA says total exports should still reach 90m cartons
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ArticleEurope set to welcome RSA Sharonfruit
The first arrivals of what could be a large export crop are set to arrive in Europe this weekend, with demand for the fruit strong across the globe
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ArticleRSA Sharonfruit industry aids the needy
A substantial volume of the fruit is being donated to underprivileged people in South Africa for the second consecutive year
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ArticleFirst South African citrus leaves for US
The year's first shipment of summer citrus has left Cape Town at the start of a season that will run through to October
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ArticleIndustry reacts to political changes
The beginning of the Jacob Zuma era in South Africa has seen the appointment of an agricultural leader who has drawn a favourable response from the fruit sector
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ArticleRSA lemons heading east this season
A report by South Africa's Citrus Growers' Association has shown that exports to Europe have fallen by 15 per cent on 2008
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ArticleSafmarine to build on South American growth
Safmarine aims to build on its success in South America last year and diversify its activities in the region
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ArticleRSA research alliance bears fruit
A partnership between the ARC and Culdevco in South Africa is providing some positive results for the sector
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ArticleSouth Africa's lemon exports fall
South Africa has shipped fewer lemons so far this season but there is a steep rise in exports of satsumas compared with last year
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ArticleRSA avocado export season underway
The season's first South African avocados arrive in Europe this week amid reports of a lower crop