All South Africa articles – Page 120

  • Makenete
    Article

    BEE-line for South Africa

    2005-10-01T14:01:01Z

    Black economic empowerment (BEE) was an extremely poignant issue raised frequently throughout the allFresh! conference, in Stellenbosch, South Africa last week.

  • Overhang tests South African resolve
    Article

    Overhang tests South African resolve

    2005-09-29T13:45:08Z

    As one of the leading fresh produce exporters in the southern hemisphere, the problems experienced by South Africa following its deregulation in 1997 have been widely reported. But just as the country’s apple industry finds its feet, the overhang of top fruit in Europe is threatening to undermine any newfound stability. Emma Twyning reports.

  • Charl Du Bois and André de Klerk
    Article

    South African grape hopes

    2005-09-23T09:01:02Z

    South African exporters looks forward to next grape season with confidence.

  • Article

    US support for South African citrus

    2005-07-31T09:01:00Z

    The US government has promised support to South African citrus producers when it comes to an export programme for their fruit.

  • Article

    South Africans launch avocado month

    2005-07-01T10:01:01Z

    Avocados are set to be in sharp consumer focus throughout July with the launch of the first UK Summer Avocado Month.

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    Florida bans South African clems

    2005-06-30T07:01:00Z

    The US state of Florida has temporarily halted the import and sale of South African clementines following the discovery of moth larvae.

  • Tesco under fire in South Africa
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    Tesco under fire in South Africa

    2005-04-11T15:17:46Z

    International development agency ActionAid has released a report - Rotten Fruit - criticising conditions of South African women working on Tesco-accredited farms.

  • South Africa builds new citrus terminal
    Article

    South Africa builds new citrus terminal

    2005-04-04T08:01:01Z

    The South African citrus industry has been given a boost with the development of a multi-million rand terminal for specialized citrus fruit.

  • South African water dilemma worsening
    Article

    South African water dilemma worsening

    2005-03-13T08:01:02Z

    South Africa urgently needs a well-funded institute to research water demand management, local civil engineers are warning.

  • South Africans rue ill-fortune
    Article

    South Africans rue ill-fortune

    2005-02-24T15:50:29Z

    By Ed Bedington

  • Article

    South Africa's show success

    2005-02-17T14:01:00Z

    FRUIT LOGISTICA: South African exhibitors at Fruit Logistica have described the show as a huge success.

  • South Africa ships Royal Gala
    Article

    South Africa ships Royal Gala

    2005-02-11T18:01:01Z

    First supplies of South African Royal Gala are now on the water headed for the UK, with arrivals expected in the third week of February.

  • South African heat takes its toll
    Article

    South African heat takes its toll

    2005-01-29T12:01:01Z

    The grape harvest is down on original forecasts, meanwhile the first pears arrive.

  • South African fruit strategy takes shape
    Article

    South African fruit strategy takes shape

    2005-01-28T09:01:01Z

    The South African fruit sector is calling for feedback on its planned strategy to create a united, non-racist and prosperous industry.

  • South African grape problems
    Article

    South African grape problems

    2005-01-07T14:01:00Z

    South African grape producers are facing further difficulties this season with volumes now expected to fall by around 10 to 20 per cent.

  • SATI unites South African industry
    Article

    SATI unites South African industry

    2005-01-06T17:34:00Z

    South Africa’s grape industry has a new representative body, bringing growers and exporters together under one united banner for the first time since deregulation. Tommy Leighton reports.

  • South Africa late, but great
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    South Africa late, but great

    2004-12-03T08:01:00Z

    The South African grape season has been delayed by between 10 days and two weeks, but a high quality crop is now arriving in a strong UK market in reasonable volumes. While some producers and exporters are concerned that the delay means fruit that was earmarked for the attractive pre-Christmas slot will now be pushed back to the January sales window, the outlook for the remainder of the season is very bright. Tommy Leighton reports.

  • Hamish Erskine, Mlibo Bantwini and Mandisa Zondo from Dube Tradeport
    Article

    New port for South Africa

    2004-11-23T10:01:00Z

    South African fruit and vegetable producers are being given the opportunity to break into the export market with the creation of a new tradeport.

  • South African grape delay
    Article

    South African grape delay

    2004-11-19T15:01:00Z

    The first shipment of South African Prime grapes is already on the water, but importers are warning that volumes are not coming forward as soon as expected.

  • Article

    South African export record

    2004-11-16T10:01:01Z

    According to recent news reports, South Africa's exports of apples and pears have reached their highest in history this year, boosted by relatively low stock levels in European markets.