All Africa articles – Page 15
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NewsPositive signs in first South African apple and pear forecast of the year
The country’s apple and pear industry looks set to bounce back in 2024 after some disappointments last year
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ArticleRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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ArticleMoroccan tomatoes recovering after record heat
Moroccan tomato growers have recovered well from last summer’s brutal heatwave, but ToBRFV issues in Spain mean an impact on European tomato supplies remains possible
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NewsCape Town port issues escalate
Ongoing problems could lead to courts being involved as the country’s fresh produce industry says “enough is enough”
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NewsNamibian table grape season winds down
The country’s growers are coming to the end of an excellent harvest, with its export target in reach
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NewsRise in South African nectarine exports expected
While three South African stonefruit categories are likely to decline in volume this year, nectarines are expected to show strong growth
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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ArticleDelays in Cape Town continue to cause problems
A combination of factors over past few weeks have caused major delays despite pre-season assurances to the fresh produce industry
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ArticleCelina kicks-off 2024 South African blush pear season
Stargrow expects to substantially increase volumes to this market during the 2024 season, especially in the early harvest window
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ArticleBreakthrough for South African avocados in Japan
South Africa finalises protocol for avocado shipments, increasing the country’s options in the Far East
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ArticleUSDA forecasts increase in world apple production
China, South Africa and US expected to offset lower production in the EU and Turkey
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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ArticleSouth Africa launches new stonefruit marketing campaign in UK
Campaign seeks to position South Africa as the most sustainable Southern Hemisphere stonefruit supplier
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NewsIPD promotes organic produce from emerging suppliers at Fruit Logistica
The Import Promotion Desk will present around 40 producers from South America, Africa and Ukraine in Berlin as it aims to connect buyers to new trading partners
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ArticleSalix Fruits seeks to strengthen Moroccan citrus programme
Company wants to build closer ties with producers and explore new business opportunities in the country
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ArticleUnited Exports runs literacy courses for Ozblu employees
Global agricultural company launches literacy programme on South African farms for graduates to gain independence and autonomy
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ArticleFruit trade faces disruption from suspension of Red Sea routes
Egyptian citrus, European apples and Indian grapes are amongst the products caught up in the maritime disruption
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NewsHennie du Toit is the new chief executive of Dutoit Group
Leading South African fruit grower and marketer announces its next leader, taking over from Pieter du Toit
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ArticlePhotos: Global Berry Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Berry Congress, which brought key players from across the supply chain together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 28 November 2023
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ArticleFruit Logistica’s fresh produce experts offer natural intelligence
Trade vistors can tap into the fresh produce industry’s largest gathering of experts and innovators and benefit from the exhibition’s unrivalled event programme