All South Africa articles – Page 119
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ArticleLate start fails to deter South African grape industry
South African table grape crops are more than two weeks behind schedule due to unusually cold weather at the beginning of the season, and many fear that the industry will miss out on the UK’s Christmas trade. But despite the delay, key players are betting on a good season and a high-quality crop. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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South African fined for fruit export fraud
South African businessman Francois Heyns has been fined R50,000 for defrauding two European companies on fruit export deals.
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ArticleNew packhouse to boost SA sendings
Fruit exports from one of South Africa’s leading fruit-growing regions have been boosted by the opening of a new packhouse, at Joubertina in the Langkloof.
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Southern hemisphere apple warning
Southern hemisphere apple exporters must be careful not to upset the market balance once their season begins, European top-fruit sector representatives are warning.
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ArticleSweet and early from South Africa
First arrivals of South African Early Sweet white seedless grapes are expected on the UK market within the next few days as the variety embarks on its first commercial season.
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ArticleSouth African citrus wobbles
South African citrus have suffered a difficult season, with quality problems and volumes down on some crops.
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SA grape man taken to court
A Cape Town businessman has appeared in court after allegations he defrauded a Dutch company of over R1 million in a grape export deal, according to iol.co.za.
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Exosex launching in South Africa
Insect pest control provider Exosect has announced plans to launch its mating disruption product Exosex CM into South Africa, in conjunction with distributor Biogrow.
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ArticleSouth African grape industry to consolidate
Consolidation in the South African table grape industry is afoot.
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ArticleCapespan under pressure
Last year proved to be one of its most challenging years yet for Capespan with total volumes of fruit marketed and net profits considerably down.
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South Africa welcomes Hishtil
Hishtil Nurseries, Israel's largest grower of vegetable plants, has signed an agreement to set up a nursery in South Africa.
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ArticleSouth African citrus sets sail
The first volumes of Outspan easy-peel are on the water as South Africa contends with a mix of weather conditions at the season's outset.
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ArticleRedbridge wins Bon Cap deal
Redbridge Worldfresh has secured exclusive rights to market Bon Cap grapes in the British Isles.
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ArticleSouth Africa tackles overproduction issues
“Two years ago we celebrated going above one million tonnes of citrus production, the next celebration will be when we go back below 1m cartons,” said Citrus Growers’ Association ceo Justin Chadwick.
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Onion innovation from South Africa
When it comes to the southern hemisphere, innovation is the order of the day, the BOPA conference heard.
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ArticleSouth Africa grapples with bumper crop
South African exporters are busy getting grapes on the water as they prepare for strong end of year sales. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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South African strawbs making a comeback
South African strawberries are set to re-emerge on UK supermarket shelves.
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ArticleCapespan restructures in South Africa
South Africa’s leading fresh fruit exporter, Capespan, has designed a series of proposed organisational changes as part of ongoing efforts to improve its efficiency, performance and position in a highly competitive and changing industry.
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Grape change for South African producer
This year’s South African grape season will spell great change for one of the Orange River region’s best-known suppliers.
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South African grape speculation inaccurate
Speculation that the South African table grape industry is on course to harvest an unusually large export crop this season is inaccurate, according to one exporter.