All South Africa articles – Page 7
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NewsUK and EU agree major agri-food deal
Removal of checks on fresh produce and plant health certificates among the detail now released under new ‘sanitary and phytosanitary zone’ and major realignment of food safety standards
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NewsLengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe
The long-serving executive director of Hortgro has taken over as chairperson at Fruit South Africa
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NewsBrand building pays off big for Flash Gala
Leading South African apple and pear growers and marketers say they are pleased with the progress of Flash Gala as it passes milestone
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ArticleFlash Gala exports surpass 1mn cartons
South African apple brand celebrates milestone as demand grows in eastern markets
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NewsSun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
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NewsSouth African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
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NewsNew variety boosts South Africa’s early season blueberry business
Blueberry growers in South Africa and Zimbabwe have started harvesting the 2025 crop, with good demand locally and overseas
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NewsAutumncrisp gains ground in Southern Africa
It has been another year of progress for the Autumncrisp grape variety in South Africa
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NewsFirst South African avocado containers arrive in China
Early shipments of South African avocados land in Shanghai, marking the first arrivals of the season
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NewsComplete Southern African citrus forecast confirmed
The CGA has published its first complete forecast of the 2025 season after the mandarin estimate was confirmed
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NewsTender dispute at Durban Container Terminal nears resolution
D-day for Durban container port battle has finally arrived with the contesting parties back in port
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NewsSouthern African grape growers weigh up new cultivar options
Winter marks a period of introspection for South African table grape producers, with big decisons to be made
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FeaturesIs ozone the future of sustainable water treatment?
In the face of growing concerns over water scarcity, Camilla Khrulova, CEO of Sweden’s JC Environment, sees ozone as the environmentally responsible solution to water treatment in the fresh produce sector
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NewsDorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
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NewsSanLucar and VFB Stuttgart make RSA dreams come true
Football legends Cacau and David Kannemeyer attend opening of new sports ground and training programme
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NewsSouth Africa’s honey bees are under threat
Healthy bee populations are key to agriculture in South Africa, with 50 different crops relying on pollination for their success
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AnalysisAnalysis: Range of fruit drives South Africa’s export growth
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier
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NewsKissabel apples progress towards commercial volumes in Southern Hemisphere
Sales have commenced in Australia while production in Argentina and Chile is in the early stages and New Zealand and South Africa are testing new varieties
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NewsOrange River rainfall dampens South African raisin forecast
Forecasts have been revised downwards with Raisins SA now expecting a marketable yield of 84,360 tonnes
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NewsChanging export markets is easier said than done
South African fresh produce exporters who market their fruit in the US say it is not merely a case of shifting produce from one market to another to deal with looming US tariffs