All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 5
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ArticleSouth African avocados granted access to India
Exporters eagerly await final arrangements to key new markets India and China, so they can begin shipments
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NewsStonefruit season concludes in South Africa
The country saw mixed results this season, but exporters anticipate great opportunities in the future
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ArticleJanuary felt “almost like the old days” for South African exports
Difficult times in the opening month of the year remembered as the South African table grape industry retires to take stock and plan for next season
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News“Significant increase” in South African soft citrus crop
The country’s first seasonal forecast for soft citrus exports have emerged, with volumes pegged at 38m cartons
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NewsPort of Cape Town takes small step forward
Despite new thinking at the transport authority, the fresh produce export sector expects problems at the port to continue for some time
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NewsTru-Cape enjoys positive campaign
While the company is expecting a slightly smaller crop than the wider South African forecast, overall conditions are excellent
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NewsSocial media drive for Flash Gala in China and India
South African exporters of Flash Gala have reported on a successful 2024 campaign in the East, Middle East and Africa
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NewsGlobal events influence US AGOA standing
There is reportedly good news for South African citrus exports to the US
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NewsCold spell after Cape storm conducive to good apple colour
South African apple and pear sources say they are still on track for a positive season despite recent inclement weather
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NewsSouth Africa takes EU citrus dispute to WTO
The long-awaited actions were announced by the South African government in a late night news release
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NewsThe future is here for South African citrus
The CGA’s Mitchell Brooke says the prospect of shipping significantly higher volumes of citrus from South Africa is very real
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NewsIncrease in South African table grape exports
The country’s grape industry had a good season despite ongoing logistical challenges
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NewsSerious challenges ahead for South African citrus
Managing growth is just one of several major challenges for the country’s citrus industry as the 2024 season gears up
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ArticleRise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
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ArticleSouth African fig exporters hope for better year
The country’s fig industry is confident that it will exceed the previous season’s export volumes
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ArticleSouth African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
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NewsSouth African pomegranates to bounce back
Pomegranate exports from South Africa will benefit from confidence in the industry as they look to recover from last year’s dip in production
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NewsGerrit van der Merwe appointed as new CGA chairman
Citrus Growers’ Association announces the election of a new chairman, who will guide the South African citrus industry for the next two years
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NewsSouth Africa leads the way on edible flower exports
Yukon International and PicoGro are looking to set the standard in what is an appealing category for the foodservice industry in particular
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ArticleSouth African avocados set to arrive in Europe
Early delays in shipping have not dampened optimism for the South African avocado season