Africa news archive – Page 19
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ArticleTune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
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ArticleWestfalia Fruit Group appoints chief people officer
Guido Paolucci will oversee the company’s people’s development agenda
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ArticleSun shines on Namibian grape growers
It is a tale of two countries for Namibian and South African grape growers along the Orange River
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ArticleExperienced seedsman joins Tozer to open up new sales regions
UK vegetable seed company appoints Dick Visser to help it enter new markets outside Europe and the Americas
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ArticleTesting time for early South African grape producers
The true status of the South African table grape harvest is emerging as the new year comes around
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ArticleConcern over future of South African citrus business
Dealing with expected growth in South African citrus production over the next ten years could be challenging
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ArticleSaudi date business sees room for growth
Indonesia is the main focus of the latest marketing drive for Saudi dates, along with Morocco, France, the UK and the US, as the Kingdom aims to be the first choice for date consumers globally
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ArticleCurrent challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
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ArticleSweet success for ClemenGold
The South African citrus brand has won a leading award in what is a tough Asian market
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ArticlePlan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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ArticleMorocco making strides in berries
Morocco’s recent growth in blueberry and raspberry production has much to do with its proximity to Europe, but other exports markets are increasing every year, says Nabil Belmkaddem, general manager of cooperative BestBerry
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ArticleCitrus exports rise in South Africa despite tough season
Challenging 2022 sees the country’s citrus growers export less fruit than originally predicted, although volumes were still up on the previous campaign
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ArticleCulteva platform could have worldwide impact
South African data collection and evaluation platform may create trust amongst growers when it comes to planted varieties
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ArticleHalf of supermarket apples imported – even during British season
Almost 50% of apple packs on UK supermarket shelves in October and early November were imported, according to surprising new research
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ArticleSouth Africa citrus expansion set to slow down
Higher costs, new EU phytosanitary rules and infrastructure inefficiencies cited as main reasons for slower growth in new USDA report
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PodcastsFruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
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ArticleAfrican avocados advantaged by China trade
Avocados set to be one of the winners of efforts to boost trade between China and Africa
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ArticleBASF fast-tracks rugose-resistant tomatoes
Devastating tomato virus sparks urgent calls for resistant varieties, with breeder anticipating strong demand for new round cultivar
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ArticlePaul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
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ArticleMaersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier