All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 2
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ArticleICTSI to challenge High Court decision on Durban Container Terminal
Move could delay the implementation of a pioneering public/private partnership at South Africa’s largest port by years
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ArticleBorder between South Africa and Mozambique reopens
Trade between South Africa and Mozambique resumes as an uneasy calm return to Mozambique
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ArticleFirst significant volumes of Namibian grapes leave for Europe
The first container shipments left Cape Town last weekend
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NewsViolence and unrest in Maputo disrupt export business
Suspension of activities in Maputo port and closure of border between South Africa causes disruption
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ArticleSouth Africa expects marginal volume increase as grape harvest begins
Growers have started packing the first volumes in the country’s northern regions
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ArticleGrape specialist Angon Fruit sees blueberry promise
As South African exporters evolve their businesses, they incorporate new produce categories to extend their offer
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ArticleSouth African delegation heads to Fruitnet Citrus Congress
Country is on a mission to foster better relations with Spanish and other growers, as they look to tackle common problems in future
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NewsGood times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
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NewsNamibia's table grape export campaign to begin
Small volumes will start moving next week, with shipments through the port of Walvis Bay expected to increase this year
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NewsSouth African cherries ready for expansion
New varieties will provide fresh impetus for growth in the country’s cherry industry
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NewsThailand offers opportunities for South African citrus
The return of South African apples and pears to Thailand will inspire other fruit sectors to increase activity in the country
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NewsCGA reacts to Durban container terminal investment setback
The legal issues surrounding investment in Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal will take time to resolve, according to Justin Chadwick
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ArticleLow-chill apples show promise in South Africa
As the first hot climate apple varieties are tested in South Africa, Culdevco says the low-chill varieties are doing well
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NewsDurban port investment hits roadblock
Hopes that private investment in South African ports will be accelerated are dashed by a court order
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News‘End of an era’ as Capespan farms return to growers
As the farm that gave birth to Appletiser is sold to Dennegeur, and another Zeder asset goes to Betko, growers suggest South Africa’s fruit industry deregulation is complete
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ArticleBranding heats up in South Africa
As the search for greater advantages in fresh produce marketing continues, there is a renewed focus on branding to highlight new fresh produce categories
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ArticlePALS marks anniversary by looking to the future
Already heralded as South Africa’s most successful agricultural reform initiative, PALS is celebrating ten years of creating new opportunities for people all over the country
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NewsLogistical issues persist for South African stonefruit exporters
Improvements at ports are expected but this may come too late in the stonefruit season
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ArticleUS port strike will not affect South Africa’s conventional citrus shipments
Strike will impact late citrus containers, but the last conventional vessel of the season is expected to discharge without incident
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ArticleSouth Africa’s early stonefruit gains momentum
A new season brings hope to South African stonefruit growers for improved export volumes compared to last year