Africa news archive – Page 39
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ArticleBella Exotica adapts to challenges
The Mauritian exporter is remaining flexible in order to react fast to new Covid-19 restrictions and Brexit-related delays
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ArticleGovt refuses calls to pay back Ghana banana tariffs
Despite pressure there are no plans to reimburse suppliers for unsustainable post-Brexit tariffs of £95 per tonne on Ghanaian bananas
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ArticleRains reduce RSA grape forecast
Rainfall in the first week of January in South Africa’s Orange River affects country's table grape outlook
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ArticleOppy extends global reach
Group looks to strengthen its international position with hire of Sila Louw in South Africa
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ArticleRSA aims to diversify pear business
With pear prospects positive, South Africa has its eyes fixed on the Chinese market
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ArticleSouth Africa's excellent stonefruit season
The country's growers are reporting on a strong campaign, with all categories set for year-on-year growth
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ArticleFutura boss: get ready for the restart
Technology specialist Omar Papi says he believes now is the time for fresh produce companies to keep investing
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ArticleEvidence of South African apricot recovery
After years of decline, the country's apricot growers have seen an export increase of 89 per cent
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ArticleA tale of two sides of the Orange River
Namibian table grape growers set a record export volume while conditions disrupt activities in South Africa’s Orange River region
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ArticleSouth Africa welcomes Africa FTA
The new and long-awaited African Free Trade Agreement came into play on 1 January
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ArticleTell us how Covid is shaping your business
By taking part in our survey, you can help the industry better understand the pandemic's long-term implications
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ArticleUK signs Cameroon EPA
Agreement maintains tariff-free market access to the UK for Cameroon products, including bananas
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ArticleMaersk completes brand integration
1 January marked the completion of a move to integrate Safmarine and Damco
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ArticleBerries ZA joins Fruit South Africa
Membership of Fruit South Africa is expanded as the berry industry joins the fresh produce umbrella body
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ArticleRSA citrus volumes unconfirmed
The country's citrus export volumes for 2020 are not yet finalised, although shipments should come in close to 146m cartons
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ArticleSpecial Fruit lauds Calinda variety
The new season for Mediterranean-grown Calinda strawberries is imminent, with Belgium's Special Fruit rating the variety as top for health
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ArticleJaguar looks to help rural communities
Dutch group has formed a partnership with the Desiree Ellis Foundation in South Africa to support rural communities
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ArticleEurope sweet on Namibian grapes
Late arrival of South African table grapes benefits Namibia in the pre-Christmas Europe/UK market
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ArticleAzura becomes carbon neutral
The Franco-Moroccan tomato producer has achieved carbon neutrality, with plans to highlight its offsetting commitments on tomato packs from next year
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ArticleFruit South Africa hails new Chinese opportunities
South Africa and China sign a new memorandum of understanding, boosting cooperation and trade