All South Africa articles
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NewsSouth African avocado campaign begins in UK and Europe
First shipments reach UK and Europe as South Africa forecasts 22mn-carton season, up 16 per cent year-on-year
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NewsDole South Africa and Mahela form joint venture
Two major players have formed an equal partnership to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery through the Letaba Pakkers facility
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NewsMiddle East conflict threatens South African fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are grappling with uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens a crucial market
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsIncreased shipping around the Cape comes with other risks
With traffic around the Cape set to increase sharply because of the conflict in the Middle East, there are now other risks facing global fleets
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NewsGulf conflict threatens major disruption to fruit trade
As shipping lines suspend operations, leading importer says conflict creates ‘big problem’ for international fresh produce suppliers
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NewsCeres Fruit Growers wins BRCGS Site of Year award
Tru-Cape member Ceres Fruit Growers received the BRCGS Certificated Site of the Year 2026 award in London
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PromotionFruitnet Grape Congress brings global experts to LUV Fiera
Fruitnet’s conference and networking event takes place in Bari, as part of a trade fair dedicated to the international table grape category
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
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NewsTru-Cape welcomes zero-tariff access to China
South African exporter calls for continued tariff reforms following South Africa’s comprehensive economic partnership agreement with China
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NewsSouth Africa pledges logistics overhaul for fruit exports
The CGA has welcomed the president’s state of the nation commitment to transforming the country’s logistics infrastructure
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NewsSouth Africa celebrates first stonefruit shipment to China
Official commencement follows the signing of a bilateral trade agreement granting South African produce duty-free access into the Chinese market
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NewsSouth African exporters maintain commitments despite storm damage
While recent storms have hit apple and pear harvests in Ceres and Langkloof, industry sources indicate exporters will still meet overseas commitments
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NewsSouth African fruit exports face weather and port crisis
Hail and heavy rain damage, combined with persistent container terminal delays at Cape Town port, are creating serious supply disruptions
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NewsCitrus prices surge as weather hits supply
Losses in Spain and Morocco set to fuel demand for early season Southern Hemisphere arrivals
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NewsFirst South African Sugar Plums arrive in China
The shipment of nectarines and plums comes in the wake of the signing of the phytosanitary protocol at the end of 2025
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NewsBritish apples have ‘negligible water footprint’
New research finds British apples have a low water footprint compared with European or southern hemisphere origins, while greenhouse gas emissions are comarable across the UK, Europe and Chile
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FeaturesSouth Africa’s cherry industry is showing 'remarkable growth'
Hortgro has highlighted the cherry sector’s expansion, driven by innovation in low-chill cultivars, strategic investment, and developing market opportunities
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NewsGlobal Coalition of Fresh Produce discusses industry resilience
Fruit Logistica panel covered challenges facing the business and how greater resiliency and efficiency in logistics can be achieved
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NewsWestfalia introduces South African Shelly mango to India
Counter-seasonal variety extends India’s traditional mango season into winter months