All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 51
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ArticleAntony Greenstein returns to Metspan
Well-known industry personality returns to take over the reins at Metspan and guide company through what is described as ambitious expansion in Asia
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ArticleCitrus producers lament difficult season
When the worlds citrus producers met last week for their regular teleconference, there was little to be enthusiastic about
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ArticleUS likely to see fewer RSA mandarins
US market will receive expected volume of South African Navels and Midknights this season but arrivals of late mandarins will decrease
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ArticleIncreased South African citrus access likely
With the South African citrus industry negotiating a difficult season hopes are high Korea could soon open its borders to grapefruit and lemons from the African nation
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ArticleRSA retailer denies Tesco talks
A decision to retrench 3,000 workers has sparked a debate that South African retailer Pick n Pay could be the target of a take-over
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ArticleCitrus growers support US youth soccer
With the South African citrus marketing season in the US well underway, growers continue to support US youth soccer development
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ArticleFirst RSA citrus arrives in US
First conventional RSA citrus vessel of season arrives in US as growers predict similar volumes to last year
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ArticleZeder in Capespan takeover bid
Shareholders including Total Produce to be offered opportunity to dispose of shares as major investor seeks extra capital
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ArticleSouth African grape exports down in 2011
For the first time in years, South African table grape exports have dropped significantly, with growers counting the cost
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ArticleDiscord in RSA citrus supply chain
The contentious appointment of a logistics services provider could lead to bottlenecks in the South African citrus supply chain
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ArticleWalmart's Massmart deal approved
World's largest retailer given green light by competition authorities to proceed with its takeover of South African group Massmart
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ArticleCitrus body reassures growers over Japan
South Africa’s citrus industry is keeping a close eye on the Japanese market in the wake of this month's earthquake and tsunami
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ArticleLower RSA citrus crop forecast for 2011
After adverse weather conditions in parts of South Africa and lower fruit set in other regions, the official crop estimate has dropped below last year’s level
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ArticleHK importers aim to counter radiation impact
While Japanese fresh produce exports to Hong Kong are reeling from the impact of the radiation leak, some importers are trying to counter the negative effects
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ArticleRSA grapes to debut in Japan
South Africa has sent its first ever shipment of grapes to Japan, marking the end of a 30-year battle to gain access to this market
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ArticleSurprise resignation at South Africa's FPT
The sudden resignation of Fresh Produce Terminals' managing director has surprised those in the South African logistics sector
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ArticleBosveld buys Golden Frontiers Citrus
South African exporter purchases all the shares in GFC, doubling its volumes and taking full control of marketer Kumati
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ArticleDisappointing grape season winds down
Only small volumes of seeded grapes will be packed in South Africa’s late grape growing regions next week, bringing a disappointing season to a close
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ArticleRSA clementines come to the fore
With the country's satsuma season ending on 1.6m cartons, the focus has now turned to the clementine campaign
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ArticleSouth African citrus heads for Japan
The South African citrus industry will be hoping the recent natural disasters in Japan will not affect the market for its fruit, which is now being shipped to the Asian nation