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NewsWestern Cape govt reacts to calls for action in the port of Cape Town
Authorities says they are involved with various initiatives to address apple industry’s concerns about port of Cape Town
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NewsRSA apple and pear industry calls for urgent action at Port of Cape Town
Logistical problems are estimated to have cost the sector R1bn in 2024
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NewsSouth African citrus sector rethinks tactics in dispute with EU
Trump tariff interventions brings new focus to resolving dispute with Brussels
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NewsChina green lights imports of South African stonefruit
As US tariffs kick in, there is some better news for South African stonefruit industry in China
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NewsSouth African growers yearn for soft landing as Trump tariffs bite
Exporters hope for the best but are already casting their eye at alternative markets
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NewsSouth Africa continues talks with US over new tariffs
South African government officials are continuing discussions with US counterparts to address new 30 per cent tariffs on fresh produce exports, though diplomatic tensions appear to be rising
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NewsWestfalia avocado oils lauded at inaugural SA Food & Beverage Awards
Company said the prizes reaffirm its commitment to quality and innovation
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NewsTurkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Lemons are expected to be in short supply globally this year, as most major suppliers struggle for volumes and the effects of Turkey’s disastrous frost continue to be felt
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NewsIFPA Southern Africa Conference addresses export challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association’s fourth Southern Africa Conference brought together industry leaders to address evolving challenges and opportunities across the fresh produce supply chain
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NewsUS tariff deadline looms for South African exporters
Citrus exporters from South Africa are rushing to ship their final consignments before new 30 per cent US tariffs take effect, while industry bodies warn of significant long-term consequences for the country’s R2.4bn citrus export market
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NewsSouth African exporters left hanging on for another seven days
South African fresh produce exporters have been granted a seven-day extension to address impending 30 per cent US tariffs, though industry sources believe higher duties are now unavoidable
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NewsSouth African citrus crop set to exceed 180mn cartons
South Africa’s citrus industry is on track to exceed 180mn cartons this season, representing an 11 per cent increase from May forecasts, with lemons and mandarins showing particularly strong growth
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NewsSouth African citrus growers pile pressure on president Ramaphosa
With just days before US tariffs triple from 10 per cent to 30 per cent, South Africa’s citrus industry has made an urgent appeal to president Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene and secure an extension that would save the current export season
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NewsOppy begins Southern Hemisphere Envy apple imports
The global apple programme will deliver uninterrupted supply of the premium variety with imports from New Zealand beginning in early August
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NewsSouth African citrus exports 18 per cent up at season midpoint
South African citrus exports apparently already surpassed last year’s volume, with the season only halfway through, according to Transnet Port Terminals
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NewsSouth African government faces new challenges in relations with US
Leadership of the ANC now under threat of sanctions from the American government
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NewsSouth African grapefruit campaign breaks new ground
SummerStar Ruby grapefruit marketing campaign is a fresh direction for the industry
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NewsM&S launches seedless lemons
The launch in 200 M&S Food stores comes after a successful rollout in the retailer’s Food Halls and aims to remove consumer annoyance with lemon pips
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NewsUS tariffs force South African fruit exporters to rethink strategy
South African fruit exporters are preparing for significant market disruption as impending US tariffs force a strategic pivot toward alternative destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
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NewsSouth African citrus exports to US face tariff deadline
South African citrus exporters are racing against time as their conventional reefer programme to the US enters its final phase before new tariffs take effect on 1 August