All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 60
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ArticleCapespan makes new farm purchase
The group has moved to acquire the Queen Anne farm in Vyeboom
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ArticleDifficult season for Langkloof growers
A devastating drought which followed the flood damage of late 2007 is making things tough for growers in South Africa's Langkloof region
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ArticleRSA citrus exports set for record year
According to a forecast by CGA, exports could hit 94.6m cartons, driven in particular by a higher grapefruit yield
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ArticleRSA paying "too much" for seafreight
FPEF study finds major room for improvement in South Africa's fresh produce export logistics management and infrastructure
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ArticleRSA grape sales up in western Europe
Exporters have shipped around 10 per cent more to the region this year, although the UK remains under-supplied, says SATI
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ArticleRSA plums hit by weather and economy
Prices have dropped in key European markets while exports to the Middle East have fallen this year
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ArticleGrapefruit volumes to rise in South Africa
The first forecast for the 2009 South African citrus crop has been made by the country's Citrus Growers' Association
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ArticleDavid Maddox to lead Indian project
The industry veteran will head up Capespan's joint pilot project in the Indian market
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Corporate report | Karsten Group
Fruitnet.com takes a look at the reasons behind the success of one of South Africa's leading international agribusinesses
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Capespan to close Unifruco and Outspan
Capespan shareholders have voted to simplify the company’s structure by closing Unifruco and Outspan International
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ArticleDutoit predicts rise in onion exports
South Africa's largest onion supplier anticipates good growth in Europe this season as shipments get underway
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ArticleImpressive start for Capespan in Namibia
Capespan's Ronan Lennon has been impressed with the quality of the Namibian table grape crop
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SA grape export volumes "similar" this year
SATI has forecast that table grape volumes will remain on a par with the previous year during 2008/09
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ArticleKarsten Farms handed Tesco award
The South Africa-based grower has been named as Tesco's Southern Hemisphere grower of the year
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ArticleUncertain times for lychee sector
After a bumper crop last season, South Africa's lychee growers are preparing themselves for a 30 per cent drop in export volumes this year
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ArticleCape region recovering from flooding
Severe weather has hit table grape and stonefruit production regions, although crop loss estimates are yet to be formulated
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ArticleJohan Stumpf leaves Sunday River Citrus
The South African group has revealed that its managing director has left the fresh produce industry
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ArticleWorkers acquire share in RSA producer
Major Black Economic Empowerment deal sees three worker trusts take majority shareholding in apple and pear marketer Vintage Cape
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ArticleFruit sector boosts Capespan’s H1 revenue
Despite falling export volumes, the South African group has seen revenue and profit growth during the first half of 2008
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ArticleSA topfruit growers enjoy strong 2008
Bumper apple and pear crops and lower export volumes from Southern Hemisphere competitors has meant a profitable season for South African producers