All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 11
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South African citrus detained at port in EU
Seizure of South African citrus containers on arrival in Europe indicates further escalation of RSA-EU orange spat
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South African citrus industry impressed with Maputo progress
Investments and improvements make Maputo a greater option for the country’s citrus exports
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TopFruit deal to benefit growers north of South Africa
Zimbabwean producers to take advantage of deal with South African cultivar management company TopFruit
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Next steps in resolving South African citrus issues
South African citrus sources are now urgently awaiting further steps in resolving issues with new EU regulations
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New hope for South African citrus exports to the EU
South African and the European Union leaders seek a resolution to current citrus standoff
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New citrus measures may affect EU’s own Green Deal
South African sources have said the EU is undermining the aims of its Green Deal with its new regulations for African citrus imports
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ClemenGold Foundation aims to raise Covid-19 vaccine awareness
Foundation introduces Covid-19 awareness programme in South Africa to combat vaccine hesitancy in farming communities
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South African citrus industry issues stark warning
CGA says new entry regulations for oranges will be impossible to comply with and have a huge effect on the South African citrus sector
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Ukraine war causes concern in South Africa
Cape leaders meet to discuss the crisis which has already cost the country an estimated R77bn
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South Africa to appeal against new EU citrus rules
CGA’s Justin Chadwick said cold treatment requirement is unnecessary, unjustified and disproportionate
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Westfalia excited by Tanzanian avocado entry to India
The multinational avocado supplier has moved swiftly to establish the position of Tanzanian fruit in India
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United front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates
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South African avocados on course to meet export target
Despite a difficult start to the campaign, South African avocados are on track for the 2022 season
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Battle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
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Maputo port progress for South African citrus
Eastern port emerges as viable option for South African exporters, particularly those targeting Asia
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South Africans set for early US citrus programme start
South African summer citrus is likely to enter the US market earlier than it did in 2021
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South Africa’s Sharon Fruit harvest starts
The first containers shipped to Europe and airfreighted to the UK and the East have arrived
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Freight rates draw fruit industry ire
South African growers frustrated at record shipping profits while freight rates rise
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Sundays River Valley Citrus Producer Forum reacts to violence
Producers in the Sundays River Valley say violence and destruction of property harms economic development and opportunities for all