All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 12
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Testing time for early South African grape producers
The true status of the South African table grape harvest is emerging as the new year comes around
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Concern over future of South African citrus business
Dealing with expected growth in South African citrus production over the next ten years could be challenging
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Sweet success for ClemenGold
The South African citrus brand has won a leading award in what is a tough Asian market
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South Africa mops up after heavy rainfall
Some disruption has been reported in South Africa’s Western Cape region after inclement weather strikes
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Citrus exports rise in South Africa despite tough season
Challenging 2022 sees the country’s citrus growers export less fruit than originally predicted, although volumes were still up on the previous campaign
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Culteva platform could have worldwide impact
South African data collection and evaluation platform may create trust amongst growers when it comes to planted varieties
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Paul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
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South African blueberry business cleans up after strikes
The true picture of the impact of port strikes on the South African blueberry business will only be known at the end of the year
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Mixed plum breeds make their mark
New-look ‘interspecific’ plum varieties are making headway in South Africa, offering greater options for exporters
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RSA stonefruit enjoys growth in US
South African stonefruit growers look for future opportunities in the US market
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Warm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week
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First RSA grape containers could be loaded this weekend
Growers in the north of South Africa have started their new table grape harvest, with Namibia to follow from next week
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Drop in grape volumes for South Africa
First seasonal forecast predicts South African table grape export volumes will be smaller this year
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Drug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
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Positive signs for South African stonefruit
The country is anticipating a much better stonefruit campaign than the one experienced last season
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South African port strike could be ending
There is new hope in the South African fresh produce export sector as one union agrees new terms with port operators to end strike
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South African berry business counts cost of strikes
Dark days for South African berry export industry as ongoing port strike stops exports
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South African port strikes gain momentum
Attempts are made to prioritise essential and sensitive export products as port strike gains momentum in the country
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Second setback for South African berry industry
Late season and port strike combine to disrupt normal blueberry exports from South Africa
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On the way to grape cultivar consolidation
New generation of varieties aligns South Africa with world trends in table grapes