All South Africa articles – Page 21
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NewsSouth Africa sees increased table grape forecast
Recovery in export volumes, driven by higher crop in the Orange River region, is welcomed by South African industry
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NewsDutoit: apple export season “back to normal”
Gysbert Du Toit, Dutoit Agri The marketing director of one of South Africa’s leading apple exporters says he welcomes the chance for a “back to normal” season after last year’s hail-affected campaign. “With the early season, there’s always a bit of pressure on tonnage. The volume is ...
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NewsSouth Africa packs increased grape volumes
The country’s fresh fruit exporters are enjoying mixed fortunes, while the courts are set to get involved over port problems
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CommentComment: a faint light at the end of a blustery tunnel
Delays in South African ports have blighted the country’s fruit export business, which finds itself almost powerless to intervene
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NewsCape Town port pressures could be relieved by industry measures
Wide-ranging measures by the fruit sector are being implemented to keep export shipments flowing
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NewsPositive signs in first South African apple and pear forecast of the year
The country’s apple and pear industry looks set to bounce back in 2024 after some disappointments last year
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NewsCape Town port issues escalate
Ongoing problems could lead to courts being involved as the country’s fresh produce industry says “enough is enough”
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NewsRise in South African nectarine exports expected
While three South African stonefruit categories are likely to decline in volume this year, nectarines are expected to show strong growth
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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NewsDelays in Cape Town continue to cause problems
A combination of factors over past few weeks have caused major delays despite pre-season assurances to the fresh produce industry
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NewsCelina kicks-off 2024 South African blush pear season
Stargrow expects to substantially increase volumes to this market during the 2024 season, especially in the early harvest window
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NewsBreakthrough for South African avocados in Japan
South Africa finalises protocol for avocado shipments, increasing the country’s options in the Far East
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NewsUSDA forecasts increase in world apple production
China, South Africa and US expected to offset lower production in the EU and Turkey
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NewsSouth Africa launches new stonefruit marketing campaign in UK
Campaign seeks to position South Africa as the most sustainable Southern Hemisphere stonefruit supplier
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NewsUnited Exports runs literacy courses for Ozblu employees
Global agricultural company launches literacy programme on South African farms for graduates to gain independence and autonomy
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NewsHennie du Toit is the new chief executive of Dutoit Group
Leading South African fruit grower and marketer announces its next leader, taking over from Pieter du Toit
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NewsWalvis Bay in Namibia plays key role in early Southern African grape exports
Logistics company GoGlobal finds new solutions for South African and Namibian grape growers as problems in Cape Town continue
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NewsChina’s apple and grape imports see decline
USDA report forecasts grape and apple imports to decrease in 2023/24 due to domestic competition and supply shortages
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NewsCape fruit industry suffers from port problems
Anger and frustration at the ongoing port issues has reached boiling point, according to Hortgro’s Jacques du Preez
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NewsSouth Africa calls for citrus intervention
The country says errors made this year cast serious doubt on reliability of phytosanitary testing procedures in the EU