All South Africa articles – Page 116
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Fruit fly halts South Africa-Namibia trade
Fruit and vegetables grown in northern Namibia have been infected by an invasive fruit fly that is set to cause exporters to lose millions of dollars.
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Tough times for grape senders
The biggest test for the 2008-09 South African grape season will be achieving strong producer earnings, leading exporter Capespan has claimed.
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ArticleWeakening rand boosts RSA outlook
The South African topfruit and table grape sectors are looking forward to a growth in shipments during the 2008/09 season
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ArticleUncertain times for lychee sector
After a bumper crop last season, South Africa's lychee growers are preparing themselves for a 30 per cent drop in export volumes this year
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ArticleSouth Africa "cautiously optimistic" on stones
The South African stonefruit industry is “cautiously optimistic” about its prospects this season, according to Stefan Conradie, product manager for pome and stonefruit at South Africa’s Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust (DFPT).
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ArticleMovers & Shakers|November/December
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments, departures and news within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleCape region recovering from flooding
Severe weather has hit table grape and stonefruit production regions, although crop loss estimates are yet to be formulated
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ArticleJohan Stumpf leaves Sunday River Citrus
The South African group has revealed that its managing director has left the fresh produce industry
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ArticleCitrus production to rise in South Africa
A USDA report has pointed to increased citrus volumes during 2008/09, as well as a jump in fruit volumes exported
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Article360 accreditation for FPT Durban
The terminal has been awarded the standard for its excellent facilities and product handling
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ArticleWorkers acquire share in RSA producer
Major Black Economic Empowerment deal sees three worker trusts take majority shareholding in apple and pear marketer Vintage Cape
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ArticleDuToit Group to market Cosberg lettuce
The company has secured exclusive rights from Seminis International to produce and sell the variety on the South African market
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PPECB confirms levy increase
The inspection fee for grapes, apples and stonefruit has jumped 10.5 per cent due to the financial climate in South Africa
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Capespan celebrates export award
Cape Town Chamber of Commerce names fresh produce company as Western Cape region's leading export business of 2008
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ArticleSA grapes to match last season's start
Following early-season progress, the majority of production areas are now on track with 2007/08
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ArticleFirst female master for Safmarine
Louise Angel will take command of the Safmarine Ngami from mid-October
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ArticleFruit sector boosts Capespan’s H1 revenue
Despite falling export volumes, the South African group has seen revenue and profit growth during the first half of 2008
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ArticleFPT reports increase in fruit volumes handled
The logistics operation of Capespan has revealed a significant rise in the amount of fruit handled over the past three years
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ArticleFPT looks to reduce carbon footprint
A study is underway to help the South African company improve its carbon efficiency
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Westfalia acquires Greencell
Greencell MD Henri Lambriex has hailed the move as positive for business growth