Africa news archive – Page 28
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ArticlePricing 'boosts SA sultana demand'
South African producer group says UK sultana demand is on the rise at a time of high-quality product and availability
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AnalysisReport reveals grower concerns about greenwashing
CEA Global Census finds that majority think industry is susceptible to excessive and untrue claims around sustainability
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ArticleRSA apple and pear season winding down
Logistics made 2021 a nightmare for South African apple and pear growers, but they still had a bumper crop
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ArticleSoft citrus in the spotlight
South African production is expected to grow further in years ahead from current record levels
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ArticleSouth African Farmer of the Year crowned
Berg River fruit grower Jan le Roux has been named as South Africa’s farmer of the year
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ArticleUK hungry for RSA apples and pears
Global South African apple and pear exports climb 9 per cent, with the UK again a key market
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ArticleOrange River table grape harvest underway
Early-season fruit expected to arrive in the UK and Europe before Christmas
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ArticleRecord year for Tru-Cape
South African apple and pear exporter sells close to 18m cartons of fruit in 2021
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PodcastsFruitbox 73 · Juan Martín Hilbert, San Miguel
Lemons remain in demand, but the world’s largest producer says more must be done to promote the fruit
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ArticleSouth Africa defends phyto standards
Industry sources say the country will take steps to maintain fair market access in future
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ArticleSouth African stonefruit seasons starts
This year's stonefruit campaign in the UK will have a bigger emphasis on industry and retail promotions
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ArticleMorocco Foodex reflects on latest UK campaign
Morocco has expanded product range, forged new trade links and set up new shipping routes in push to strengthen its ties with UK
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ArticleConditional RSA access for Tanzanian avos
The end goal is in sight for Tanzanian avocado growers as they eye access to the South African market
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ArticleReducing soil splash contamination of fine beans
Research project in Kenya is exploring new ways to reduce soiling of fine beans, and limit costly rejections due to 'soil splash' contamination
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ArticleAilimpo calls for EU action on RSA lemon imports
Organisation demands stricter controls after “unprecedented” number of interceptions for CBS
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AnalysisMarketing term easy peeler is 'too generic'
Citrus marketers call for more focus on quality of individual varieties, as well as category's nutritional benefits
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ArticleHalls ramps up agritech investment
The company is rolling out smart farming technology on its own farms and those of its grower partners
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ArticleRSA neighbours hop on apple wagon
New lower chilling apple varieties make an impact in Southern Africa
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ArticleSoil health emphasis for Raisins SA
Raisins South Africa has identified soil health as a key environmental strategy for the future
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AnalysisWCO releases NH citrus forecast
Overall volumes are expected to fall slightly in 2021/22, with orange and soft citrus numbers down