All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 8
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NewsImprovements at Cape Town Container Terminal
Sati confirms reports of improvements in productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal, aided by fewer windbound hours
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NewsGrape exporters should take note of new trends
Changes to production in China, India and the US could affect world markets
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NewsNamibia ends “one of its best” table grape seasons
While the crop was slightly down on the forecast, Namibia’s table grape season has finished on a high
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NewsJustin Chadwick to retire from South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association
Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele will replace Chadwick as CEO when he retires at the end of March
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NewsThailand reopens for South African apples
South Africa granted access once again after losing the Thai market more than a decade ago
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NewsSlower than expected start to South African table grape season
Fewer grapes packed but shipments still up compared with the same period last year
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NewsSouth Africa to stay in AGOA for now
Relief as Biden administration extends the AGOA Act for another year, but the future for fruit growers in the US market remains uncertain
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NewsGala varieties make waves in South Africa
The country’s Gala category has been boosted by two new full red varieties, which are already taking markets in the East by storm
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NewsBanking sector sees better fortunes for South Africa in 2025
With export markets already diverse, agricultural produce will likely expand in the coming years – mainly due to previously underutilised land
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NewsSouth Africa’s blueberry shipments edge ahead of 2023
The country’s blueberry export business is winding down as it heads towards January
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NewsNew twist in Durban Port court battle
Court denies application for leave to appeal temporary interdict on deal between Transnet and ICTSI
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NewsResilience and innovation for South African onions
Leading South African onion producer Dutoit Vegetables had a challenging start to the season, but is optimistic about quality after a normal October and November
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NewsNew red Arra varieties have Namibia talking
Grapa says recent field days in the country highlighted the promise of new red Arra varieties
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NewsSouth Africa bullish over North American grape prospects
Canada is now the country’s third-largest grape market, with sales in the US also growing
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NewsICTSI launches Transnet High Court appeal
High court drama expected as the battle for investment in Durban container terminal heats up
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NewsSouth Africa contemplates high orange juice prices
Finding answers to juicing questions could set citrus growers up for extremely profitable futures
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NewsSouth Africa seeks Trump tariff clarification
Concerns grow in South Africa as Donald Trump threatens tariff hikes on Brics countries
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NewsBigbucks takes South African apple industry by storm
An increase in new plantings of the variety has led to a rapid rise in production
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NewsGreater shipping opportunities for South Africa
Ambitious conventional reefer shipping programme brings a new dimension for the country’s fruit exporters
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NewsCapespan welcomes new port setup as new-season grapes set sail
Company says strategy of using Port of Walvis Bay for shipments from Namibia and Orange River could be extended to other fruit exports