All South Africa articles – Page 2
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues
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NewsInsimbi Ridge facility advances South Africa’s citrus export corridor
The launch of the Insimbi Ridge cargo facility at Cato Ridge represents a major step forward for South Africa’s northern citrus export corridor, with the region producing 93.6mn cartons for export in 2025 and projections reaching 105mn cartons by 2030
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NewsUnited Exports achieves platinum environmental status for Ozblu farms
United Exports has become the first blueberry producer of its scale to achieve Leaf certification after its Southern African Ozblu farms scored platinum status in independent environmental audits
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NewsMarket conditions facilitate record-breaking South African citrus season
Exceptional overseas demand for processing-grade citrus and improved logistics efficiency helped South African citrus exports surge 22 per cent to a record 203.4mn cartons in 2025, though the industry warns of challenges ahead from US tariffs
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NewsCountdown begins to crucial G20 meeting in Johannesburg
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has been wooing international leaders. Photo: GCIS With the G20 Summit in South Africa just weeks away, the country’s fruit sector will be wondering if has made the most of the opportunities that this unique gathering offers. Is the country seizing the ...
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NewsWestfalia Fruit beefs up marketing and development capability
Newly established Customer Development Team to identify new growth opportunities for customers and growers
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NewsSouth African table grape season starts with promising outlook
South Africa’s new table grape season shows promising early signs with favourable growing conditions across all five production regions and expectations of nearly 80mn cartons, while port improvements at Cape Town Container Terminal are set to enhance export logistics
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NewsSouth African export logistics sector shows major improvement
Government agencies and private sector collaboration has delivered significant operational efficiencies across South Africa’s export logistics network, with the citrus industry shipping record volumes and port facilities showing marked improvements
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NewsClemenGold International reaffirms strategic focus after successful season
South African citrus marketer ClemenGold International has outlined its strategic approach following another successful soft citrus season, highlighting brand-led marketing successes in India and year-round supply innovations through Chinese partnerships
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NewsMaersk inaugurates Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town
Logistics giant Maersk has officially opened its new Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town as part of a more than US$100mn investment in South Africa’s cold chain infrastructure
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NewsSouth African stonefruit exports forecast to grow
South African stonefruit producers are forecasting strong growth in nectarines this season, while there will be modest increases for plums and peaches, with overall export volumes expected to rise 6 per cent compared to the previous season
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NewsTru-Cape forecasts 5-7 per cent cherry production increase with excellent quality
South African cherry growers in Ceres are expecting a bumper season with production up 5-7 per cent and exceptional fruit quality, thanks to ideal spring weather conditions that delivered perfect rainfall and sunshine timing
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NewsSouth African fruit leaders welcome China stonefruit access
Stonefruit orchards in South Africa have been provisionally registered with the country’s Department of Agriculture in anticipation of gaining market access to China following the signing of a historic trade protocol
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NewsSouth African citrus industry says stronger partnerships are needed
The South African citrus industry has achieved a record export season with 203mn cartons shipped, significantly surpassing initial predictions and reinforcing the sector’s growth trajectory towards its 2032 Vision 260 target
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NewsSati and Transnova Africa win platinum logistics award
The South African Table Grape Industry and Transnova Africa have been jointly awarded a Platinum Award at the 2025 GIBS Logistics Achiever Awards for their pioneering Prescriptive Logistics Model that is reshaping fresh produce exports
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NewsWestfalia to launch commercial trials of AgroSustain’s edible coating
Westfalia said Afondo showed a reduction in post-harvest fungicide use of at least 50 per cent on trials on avocados and limes
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NewsWestfalia partners with AgriSound to boost avocado production
AgriSound’s cutting-edge technology will help growers better understand and optimise pollination activity
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NewsSouth Africa gains China stonefruit access, eyes blueberry and cherry approval
South Africa has signed a new protocol allowing stonefruit exports to China, while agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has invited Chinese authorities to inspect blueberry and cherry facilities to secure market access for these categories in the next season
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NewsFruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
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NewsSouth Africa nears US trade deal to ease export tariffs
Trade minister Parks Tau says the two countries are close to finalising a deal that could ease damaging tariffs and protect thousands of local jobs in the fresh produce sector