All South Africa articles
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NewsSouth Africa’s 2026 lemon season navigates rain and geopolitical headwinds
Despite weather-hit harvests and export route disruptions caused by Middle East conflict, the lemon season remains on track to deliver 49.4mn cartons
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NewsSouth Africa citrus sector faces critical market access challenges
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele has called on South Africa’s new ministerial appointments to act swiftly on trade negotiations
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NewsSouth Africa’s fruit leaders demand private sector port reform
Hortgro’s outgoing chief executive Anton Rabe says private sector participation in South Africa’s ports is ‘no longer negotiable’
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NewsTempestuous season takes toll on South African grape trade
Geopolitical, logistical and climate disruptions all combine to prompt major shakeup in country’s grape export business
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NewsOZblu Global Grower Conference advances blueberry brand
Event examined how to strengthen the production and marketing supporting the premium blueberry offering
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NewsSouth African growers recover from devastating flood disruption
Apple and citrus growers in South Africa’s Cape regions are getting back on track after catastrophic floods damaged roads, cut power supplies and halted harvesting
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NewsHow Gen Z is reshaping the grapefruit category
As Gen Z consumers prioritise sustainability alongside health and wellness, the grapefruit category is repositioning itself for a new era
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NewsJingold boosts kiwifruit supply to meet summer demand
Marketer reports positive early-season feedback for red-fleshed variety as it ramps up volumes from Argentina, Chile and South Africa
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NewsEgypt’s Pico navigates evolving grape landscape
As warming climate changes production seasons and influences consumer purchases, supplier says adaptability is key
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NewsSouth African lemon deal will end ‘abruptly’ with higher volume
Citrus Growers’ Association updates export forecast after cooler weather and rainfall accelerate fruit development across key regions
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NewsSouth Africa raises 2026 lemon export forecast
The CGA has increased its lemon export projection by nearly 4mn cartons following favourable growing conditions
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NewsSouth African industry responds to Port of Cape Town’s lowly ranking
South Africa’s fresh fruit export organisations have expressed strategic concerns after Cape Town port was ranked last globally
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NewsLeading the avocado charge across Africa
South Africa remains the market leader, expecting to ship around 21mn cartons this year, while Kenya has emerged as Africa’s second-largest exporter
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NewsSouth Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
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NewsSummer Citrus from South Africa season begins in US
Summer Citrus from South Africa launches its 2026 season with the first US arrivals expected this month
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FeaturesSouth Africa faces tough avocado season
Some wind damage has been reported in two key growing regions, but other areas are still looking at excellent crops
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NewsSouth Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
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NewsCape Town props up port league table as Sati highlights challenges
Logistics continue to be a problem for South African grape growers who use the container port in Cape Town
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NewsSouth Africa eyes cherry growth as industry expands
After a successful season and expansion from 185ha to 819ha over the past decade, the cherry industry is positioning itself for export growth
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NewsProgress for South African grapes despite ongoing challenges
The country’s table grape sector showed resilience during 2025/26, achieving record inspection volumes of 81.25m cartons