All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 64
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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
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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