Africa news archive – Page 80
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ArticleFuture bright for RSA organic citrus
Despite orange crop losses badly affecting growers in South Africa, Eosta’s Volkert Engelsman says strong demand for organic citrus could be good news for producers
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ArticleCool Fresh and Capespan combine
The companies have teamed up with charities in South Africa to address problems in poverty-stricken rural communities
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ArticleKenyan avo grower certified by Rainforest Alliance
Kakuzi Limited has become the 11th global avocado grower to be accredited by the environmental certification mark
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ArticleRSA packhouse receives coveted audit rating
Naranja Packers in receives Tesco and British Retail Consortium Accreditation after recent audit
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ArticleSainsbury’s move away from Fairtrade sparks concern
Organisation has warned of the possible impact if Sainsbury's replicates new 'Fairly Traded' sustainable tea brand on other commodities
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ArticleHortgro issues drought warning
The current dry spell could have serious implications for producers in the Cape region moving forward
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ArticleTru-Cape backs peace movement
South African topfruit marketer is supporting Cape Town’s Peace My City Initiative
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ArticleSouth Africans take positives from FPI
There were several important take-home messages for South Africa from Fresh Produce India
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière France opens ripening facility
Banana and pineapple supplier opens ninth ripening centre in France next to Saint Charles wholesale market
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ArticleRSA citrus 'swings into summer'
Educating US consumers on the unique properties of South African citrus is at the top of the agenda for 2017
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ArticleInterview: Lance leads the charge
After a year’s sabbatical, former buyer Amy Lance has joined HelloFresh.Nina Pullman hears her views on everything from low prices to new retail models
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ArticleMacfrut aims to carve out its own niche
Italy's largest produce trade show is targeting buyers in emerging markets as well as small and medium-sized suppliers
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ArticleBlue Whale takes on SH with Joya expansion
French apple giant to step up production of Cripps Red variety and compete with southern hemisphere braeburn imports in the UK
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ArticleSouthern Hemisphere citrus exports on the rise
Citrus exports from Southern Hemisphere nations are expected to increase by 6 per cent in 2017
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ArticleTru-Cape supports hunger project
South African retailer and apple giant team up to help hungry people during month of May
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ArticleRSA reacts as US re-admits Argentine lemons
The return of Argentine lemons to the US will affect global trade in the long term, say South African growers, who expect the decision to reduce pressure on European markets and Russia
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ArticleSpain ramps up pressure on RSA citrus
CGC claims to have proof that Dutch importers colluded with South Africa to cut number of CBS rejections
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ArticleRSA citrus growers gear up for US campaign
With production up across the board, a full consumer marketing campaign programme is planned for the summer months
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ArticlePort inspection delays spark importer frustration
Some fruit importers are facing high costs and lost orders after increasing volumes of imports cause backlog at port inspections
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ArticleHazera backs African agri development
Company aims to provide high quality seeds and expertise to support people improving their living conditions