Africa news archive – Page 42
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ArticleKakuzi responds to allegations
Following alleged human rights abuses by Kakuzi’s guards in Kenya, the avocado supplier has reiterated its commitment to local communities and a full investigation
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ArticleUK debut for Tunisian brands
Three food products featuring fresh produce as key ingredients are given support to pitch for UK customers
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ArticleReturn to normality for RSA grapes
It's time to focus on the new crop of South African table grapes, with further growth anticipated this season.
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ArticleProminent strengthens snacking position
Group has been selling snack tomatoes from Moroccan grower QualiPrim since early September
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ArticleMaersk launches Durban coldstore
Group aims to increase its capabilities in serving the perishable industry in South Africa
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PodcastsFruitbox: Investors embark on avocado Mission
Mission Produce Mike Browne talks exclusively to Fruitbox about what the company's IPO means for the business
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ArticleSalix Fruits boosts South African team
It hires Shaun Swart as country manager for South Africa, a key territory for the company
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière shows commitment
Covid-19 has failed to distract France’s Compagnie Fruitière from its goal of boosting organic production and shifting to an agroecological approach, says CSR manager Paul Bouzon
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ArticleRSA citrus closes on landmark
South Africa’s citrus export crop could well smash 150m cartons despite Covid-19 difficulties
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ArticleUK charity fights poverty with farming
Marshal Papworth scholar helps 1000 young Sierra Leoneans out of poverty with sustainable farming
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ArticleCovid is changing fruit and veg trade 'permanently'
New report points to expanding supply models, higher demand for local produce, and greater need for mechanisation
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ArticleSolar flair
Unreliable electricity supply and an abundance of natural resources drives use of sun power in South African fruit sector
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ArticleSan Miguel and JD.com grow alliance
Leading Chinese e-commerce platform lists San Miguel branded fruit in online stores
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ArticleAgriculture the toast of South Africa
Lead by fresh produce, agriculture was the only sector of the country's economy that grew in the second quarter of 2020
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ArticleRSA stonefruit season underway
Lack of sufficient air freight capacity expected to hit early stonefruit shipments from South Africa
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ArticleSouthern Africa's blueberry promise
Logistical challenges face berry exporters from Southern Africa as production grows across region
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ArticleStephanus Rossouw mourned
South Africa’s Hex River Valley mourns passing of table grape grower and industry leader
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PodcastsFruitbox: Will tech help us harvest better fruit?
Sun World International's David Marguleas explains why technology has such a vital role to play in securing supply
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VideoFruitnet Insights · Avocado Market Update
Leading players in the fresh avocado business discuss market trends, opportunities for growth, and commercial challenges.
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ArticleKenya counting cost of Covid-19
Covid-19 has increased the vulnerability of farmers across Kenya, according to 60 Decibels, with as many as one-third of farming households in economic distress