All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 62
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ArticleSouth African grape exports down in 2011
For the first time in years, South African table grape exports have dropped significantly, with growers counting the cost
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ArticleDiscord in RSA citrus supply chain
The contentious appointment of a logistics services provider could lead to bottlenecks in the South African citrus supply chain
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ArticleWalmart's Massmart deal approved
World's largest retailer given green light by competition authorities to proceed with its takeover of South African group Massmart
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ArticleCitrus body reassures growers over Japan
South Africa’s citrus industry is keeping a close eye on the Japanese market in the wake of this month's earthquake and tsunami
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ArticleLower RSA citrus crop forecast for 2011
After adverse weather conditions in parts of South Africa and lower fruit set in other regions, the official crop estimate has dropped below last year’s level
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ArticleHK importers aim to counter radiation impact
While Japanese fresh produce exports to Hong Kong are reeling from the impact of the radiation leak, some importers are trying to counter the negative effects
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ArticleRSA grapes to debut in Japan
South Africa has sent its first ever shipment of grapes to Japan, marking the end of a 30-year battle to gain access to this market
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ArticleSurprise resignation at South Africa's FPT
The sudden resignation of Fresh Produce Terminals' managing director has surprised those in the South African logistics sector
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ArticleBosveld buys Golden Frontiers Citrus
South African exporter purchases all the shares in GFC, doubling its volumes and taking full control of marketer Kumati
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ArticleDisappointing grape season winds down
Only small volumes of seeded grapes will be packed in South Africa’s late grape growing regions next week, bringing a disappointing season to a close
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ArticleRSA clementines come to the fore
With the country's satsuma season ending on 1.6m cartons, the focus has now turned to the clementine campaign
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ArticleSouth African citrus heads for Japan
The South African citrus industry will be hoping the recent natural disasters in Japan will not affect the market for its fruit, which is now being shipped to the Asian nation
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ArticleAnlin/Seatrade retains RSA-US citrus contract
Partnership celebrates as they retain US contract for South African citrus with departure of first vessel of the season
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ArticleGovernment backs innovation in RSA
A new three-year Innovation Programme has been announced for the fresh produce industry as government support continues
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ArticleSouth Africa gets tough on Thai fruit ban
Representatives of South Africa’s fresh produce sector are rallying against Thailand’s ban on some categories from that country
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ArticleThailand set to open doors to RSA citrus
South African citrus growers are hoping that they will be able to export to Thailand for the first time this season
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ArticleWeather hampers RSA shipments
Strong winds in Cape Town have played havoc with the shipment of South African table grapes and stonefruit
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ArticleFarm Secure increases stake in Colorsfruit
South African exporter Colorsfruit says its consolidation is complete after Farm Secure took a larger share in the company
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ArticleSouth African grape forecast falls
The South African table grape export crop could be as much as 5m cartons lower following damage by rain in some production regions
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ArticleRains dent RSA grape expectations
South African table grape growers are counting the cost as rain impacts northern regions, the Orange River and parts of the Western Cape