All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 4
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ArticleSouth African mandarin brand Sweet C introduces new mascot
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
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ArticleMixed reaction to new South African cabinet
Lack of experience in international matters could be problematic for the country’s fresh produce export business
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ArticleSouth African grapes eye US opportunities
Early indications are that the country will offer more table grapes and stonefruit in the US market in the near future
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NewsMecia Petersen named new Sati chief executive
Petersen, who has been at the South African grape industry body since March 2022, fills the role vacated by AJ Griesel in May
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ArticleCitrus export season baffles South African industry leaders
Volumes shipped through the country’s ports have failed to reach early crop predictions
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ArticleProduction in tandem with nature
Honeybees and pollination are highlighted as crucial sustainability practices in new Hortgro report
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ArticlePolitical shockwaves reverberate around South Africa
As the dust begins to settle on the results of last week’s South African national election, it is clear that the political landscape is changing dramatically
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NewsMozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold
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NewsHortgro reflects on mixed stonefruit campaign
It was a tough season for South African stonefruit, but there are signs of things improving for the category
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NewsSouth Africa’s Navel orange forecast falls
Several factors combine to reduce the country’s Navel and Valencia orange export crops
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ArticleRSA's Bigbucks granted plant breeders’ rights in Australia
Move represents a major step forward for the South African Gala mutation
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ArticleSoluna brand exceeds expectations
The owners and developers of the apple brand are looking forward to good sales in 2024
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ArticleSouth Africa faces crucial election week
Like many countries around the world this year, South Africa go to the polls next week in what has been called the most crucial national election since 1994
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ArticleSouth African growers look to diversify
Avocados are the new talking point across the Cape regions as producers search for fresh fruit categories to tap into
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NewsSouth African grapes make “significant gains” in eastern markets
As the country’s grape sector goes into winter recess, growers can look back on further progress following the conclusion of campaigns in China and Vietnam
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ArticleFirst new season South African clementines arrive in US
South African summer citrus marketing season in the US kicks off with first containers landing in port of Philadelphia
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NewsTru-Cape partners with Food Lover's Market to feed South Africans
May is Hunger Month in South Africa and Tru-Cape continues to support the drive to feed hungry people
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NewsSouth African blueberry season kicks off
Further growth of 10 per cent is anticipated for South Africa’s exports as the 2024 season slowly gets underway
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ArticleSiza: farms can play big role in combatting climate change
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa has become a household name in the South African and international fresh produce sector and plays a crucial role in the pursuit of sustainability
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ArticlePals offers means to help transform South Africa
Partners in Agri Land Solutions is a relatively new initiative steering land reform in South Africa, and is making waves by creating new opportunities for people all over South Africa