Africa news archive – Page 46
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ArticleJohnathan Sutton joins Westfalia Fruit
Industry veteran will head up new group safety and environment role at the avocado company
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PodcastsFruitbox: Time for women to take the lead
A movement to inspire women in the fresh produce industry is gaining real momentum, says co-founder Julie Escobar
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ArticleANB acquires majority packhouse stake
One of South Africa’s leading citrus groups extends its packing interest in Cape region
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ArticleIncreased demand for RSA raisins
Shipments have increased, driven in part by the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleJapan welcomes RSA grapefruit
First South African citrus of the season has been well received in the Far East
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ArticleWCO reveals SH citrus forecast
Overall Southern Hemisphere production is forecast to drop 3 per cent year-on-year
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ArticleFire on vessel in Cape Town
Port authorities engaged in efforts to resolve container vessel fire
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ArticleCovid-19 delays Africa trade deal
Africa Day celebrated but massive new trade bloc remains on hold until Covid-19 passes
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ArticleRSA Sharon fruit hits global markets
South African sources have said that the first containers have arrived in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia
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ArticleBlack seedless grapes under scrutiny
Rain in South Africa's late production areas ruin prospects for black seedless grapes
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ArticleSouth African grapefruit estimate down
The country's grapefruit industry has significantly dropped its sesonal estimate
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ArticleSan Miguel takes swift action to tackle Covid-19
The citrus specialist moves fast to adapt to operating within the constraints of the pandemic
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ArticleRSA politicians visit Covid-19 hotspot
Minister impressed by the steps taken by fruit growers and packers
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ArticleEosta acting on Living Wages
The Dutch sustainability and organics specialist is determined to make a Living Wage the new normal for workers, beginning with mangoes in Burkina Faso
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ArticleDel Monte rises to Covid-19 test
Del Monte has remained resilient in the face of Covid-19, ensuring continuous supplies while rapidly introducing new safety precautions
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ArticleCovid-19 calls for right varieties
With the pandemic affecting shopping habits, seed company HM Clause says it is remaining alert to the needs of food retailers and consumers
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ArticleRSA grapes just shy of record crop
Bumper volumes and strong markets have boosted the South African table grape industry
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ArticlePineapple lockdown love-in
The Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa has boosted pineapple sales
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ArticleRSA citrus sets sail to US
The first containers are on the water, but the first conventional vessels are only expected in late June
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