All South Africa articles
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NewsWimbledon confirms no ban on avocados amid sustainability debate
The All England Tennis Club has confirmed that avocados remain available at Wimbledon, countering rumours of a ban following sustainability concerns raised in UK media.
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NewsSouth African supply extends Jingold's Exotic Red kiwifruit season
The commercial availability of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Europe has been extended into summer months thanks to new counter-seasonal production from South Africa
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NewsSouth African growers join forces to boost grapefruit demand in Europe
A coalition of South African citrus growers is joining forces to rebrand and promote Star Ruby grapefruit in Europe, aiming to shift consumer perceptions from bitter and old-fashioned to sweet, tangy and versatile
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NewsMajor milestone for South African raisin production
South African raisin production has officially surpassed 100,000 tonnes for the first time, defying earlier concerns about crop losses due to adverse weather conditions
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NewsTense times in Cape citrus groves as US tariff pause counts down
South African citrus exporters are facing a critical week as the 90-day pause on new 30 per cent US tariffs expires on 9 July, potentially hitting the Cape citrus industry at the height of its export season.
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NewsEosta announces large-scale emissions reduction
Netherlands-based group says it has drastically cut its carbon emissions for fruit imports to Europe
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NewsUS-South Africa chicken deal agreed – could fruit be next?
It has been another critical week for South African trade negotiations with US, with Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa meeting at the G-7 summit in Canada
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NewsStudy backs port privatisation in South Africa
Calls for privatisation in South African ports grow, with a leading supply chain management company publishing a study backing the move
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NewsTransnet lifeline a positive move for South Africa’s produce industry
New government guarantee of R51bn will provide opportunities for public and private sector partnerships
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NewsSuccess of Flash Gala in India gets South African industry talking
South African sources say trade dynamics in India have created new opportunities for South African apples and pears
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FeaturesNew genetics will transform the South African nut industry
TopNut is set to bring fresh genetics to the South African nut industry, with the goal of giving it an edge in global markets
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NewsSouth Africa exports record volume of table grapes
Industry association chief Mecia Petersen suggests retaining market share in expanding markets like the US must be priority
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FeaturesCould trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
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NewsSouth African stonefruit exports increase
Hortgro says the 2024/25 season is favourable, with volumes rising and consumer demand steady
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NewsJustin Chadwick has left the building
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele pays tribute to Justin Chadwick after 25 years at the helm of South African citrus
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NewsSouth African avocados on target
As the first shipments are sold in China exports to traditional markets have been strong, although prices have now dropped
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NewsMaersk offers glimpse of Cape Town’s logistics future
South African exporters get a sneak peek into Maersk’s upcoming coldstore facility in Cape Town
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NewsDiversification crucial for South African citrus
The country should expand its citrus markets to counter challenges such as the US trade tariff dispute
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NewsSouth African citrus industry optimistic following Washington talks
Details of trade talks in Washington DC between the US and South Africa and reaction thereto are slowly beginning to emerge
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NewsTru-Cape supports drive to deliver 8mn meals for World Hunger Month
South African fruit exporter and local marketer joins campaign to relieve hunger in the country