All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 7
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NewsHortfin reflects on its impact in South Africa
There have been many challenges over the past seven years, but executives say cooperation has carried the initiative forward
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NewsSouth African grape harvest coming to a close
With 94 per cent of the 2025 South African table grape export crop already packed, the season is expected to conclude by the middle of March
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NewsWelgemeen Boerdery claims top honour at Ceres Fruit Growers’ Awards
Small innovations make all the difference according to owner, the Hanekom family from the Witzenberg
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NewsWind delays affect early season Cape Town citrus shipments
A shift in the production of lemons to earlier growing regions has put more emphasis on Cape Town for shipments to northwest Europe
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NewsConventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
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CommentSouth African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
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NewsSouth Africa’s new government threatened by dissent
Drama in parliament as budget speech is postponed, causing speculation about the stability of the new government
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NewsICTSI jumps into the ring as port costs are revealed
Further comment has been made on solutions to the costs of inefficiencies in South African ports
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NewsCitrus industry reveals true cost of South African port inefficiencies
Study says the cost of inefficient logistics to the country’s citrus industry was a ”staggering” R5.27bn in 2024 alone
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NewsSouth African apples set for Thailand
The first apples shipped to Thailand under South Africa’s new access agreement will leave Cape Town next week and arrive in the country in mid-March
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NewsSouth African citrus growers ask for urgent action on logistics
Industry calls for meaningful change after the first state of the nation address under the new Government of National Unity
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NewsCelina now packed in South Africa under QTee brand
South African blushed pears are receiving a boost with selected exporters now sending Celina under a new brand
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NewsSouth Africa scrambles to reverse Trump decisions
South Africa faces a ban on trade with the US for the second time in its history, as the war of words between Washington and Pretoria escalates
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News“Significant increase” in grape shipments through Walvis Bay
Focus on shipments of Namibian grapes through Walvis Bay this season has benefited export logistics
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NewsSouth African table grape growers report excellent harvest
Exports to North American markets continue to grow as European markets start strong
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NewsTrump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
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NewsNew leadership from the Orange River for Sati
Alwyn Dippenaar, new chairman of Sati, walks in the footsteps of a long tradition of grape farming in South Africa’s remote Orange River region
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NewsSouth Africa reacts to US withdrawal from Climate Change Accord
While the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is a blow for South Africa, there are also new opportunities
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NewsLogistics takes centre stage in South Africa
Cooperation throughout the fresh produce industry creates optimism across the country’s export sector
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NewsSouth African stonefruit exporters relieved following US port announcement
The country’s stonefruit industry say stability across US port operations is vital if it is to grow its exports this season