All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 9
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ArticleChange in fortunes for South African exporters
South Africa’s fresh fruit export industry is contemplating the future after a disappointing 2022 season
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ArticleMuch work to do on African trade agreements
South Africa, in its struggle to expand markets, does have opportunities in Africa
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ArticleRSA topfruit sector strikes ground-breaking deal in India
In-transit cold treatment accepted by Indian authorities for South African apples and pears
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ArticleChanges in shipping destinations apparent for South Africa
Clear changes in supply patterns of the country’s apples and pears this season while shipments of citrus expected to top 2021 volumes
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ArticleCosts continue to increase in South Africa
News that the prices of container board products will rise is another blow for the country’s fruit export industries
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ArticleSome South African containers released but threat persists
There has been some progress for South African citrus as some of the containers trapped in European ports are released, but huge losses still loom
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ArticleSouth Africa calls for stranded containers to be cleared
Urgent steps are being taken to end the disruption of citrus supplies from South Africa to the EU
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ArticleSouth Africa escalates EU dispute to WTO
A long bitter battle lies ahead as South Africa declares dispute via the World Trade Organization
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ArticleSouth African citrus detained at port in EU
Seizure of South African citrus containers on arrival in Europe indicates further escalation of RSA-EU orange spat
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ArticleSouth African citrus industry impressed with Maputo progress
Investments and improvements make Maputo a greater option for the country’s citrus exports
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ArticleTopFruit deal to benefit growers north of South Africa
Zimbabwean producers to take advantage of deal with South African cultivar management company TopFruit
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ArticleNext steps in resolving South African citrus issues
South African citrus sources are now urgently awaiting further steps in resolving issues with new EU regulations
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ArticleNew hope for South African citrus exports to the EU
South African and the European Union leaders seek a resolution to current citrus standoff
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ArticleNew citrus measures may affect EU’s own Green Deal
South African sources have said the EU is undermining the aims of its Green Deal with its new regulations for African citrus imports
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ArticleClemenGold Foundation aims to raise Covid-19 vaccine awareness
Foundation introduces Covid-19 awareness programme in South Africa to combat vaccine hesitancy in farming communities
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ArticleSouth African citrus industry issues stark warning
CGA says new entry regulations for oranges will be impossible to comply with and have a huge effect on the South African citrus sector
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ArticleUkraine war causes concern in South Africa
Cape leaders meet to discuss the crisis which has already cost the country an estimated R77bn
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ArticleSouth Africa to appeal against new EU citrus rules
CGA’s Justin Chadwick said cold treatment requirement is unnecessary, unjustified and disproportionate
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ArticleWestfalia excited by Tanzanian avocado entry to India
The multinational avocado supplier has moved swiftly to establish the position of Tanzanian fruit in India
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ArticleUnited front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates