All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 52
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ArticleAnlin/Seatrade retains RSA-US citrus contract
Partnership celebrates as they retain US contract for South African citrus with departure of first vessel of the season
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ArticleGovernment backs innovation in RSA
A new three-year Innovation Programme has been announced for the fresh produce industry as government support continues
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ArticleSouth Africa gets tough on Thai fruit ban
Representatives of South Africa’s fresh produce sector are rallying against Thailand’s ban on some categories from that country
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ArticleThailand set to open doors to RSA citrus
South African citrus growers are hoping that they will be able to export to Thailand for the first time this season
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ArticleWeather hampers RSA shipments
Strong winds in Cape Town have played havoc with the shipment of South African table grapes and stonefruit
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ArticleFarm Secure increases stake in Colorsfruit
South African exporter Colorsfruit says its consolidation is complete after Farm Secure took a larger share in the company
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ArticleSouth African grape forecast falls
The South African table grape export crop could be as much as 5m cartons lower following damage by rain in some production regions
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ArticleRains dent RSA grape expectations
South African table grape growers are counting the cost as rain impacts northern regions, the Orange River and parts of the Western Cape
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ArticleTough season for Orange River grapes
Difficult campaign for Orange River grape growers as events on both sides of the ocean disrupt their season, but shipments of South African stonefruit are ahead of schedule
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ArticleVan der Merwe brothers lauded in RSA
Prestigious South African Farmer of the Year award is handed to Gerrit and All van der Merwe of ALG Citrus
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ArticleDutoit's gift to Langkloof community
Dutoit makes gift to South African fruit growing region, that is expected to make a major contribution to the area's future
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ArticleEarly South African grape exports climb
The country's table grape exports are progressing well ahead of the previous campaign, although the total crop will be smaller
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ArticleEU rules threaten direct loading
South African exporters discuss how to deal with new EU security rules, which could pose challenge for exporters the world over
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ArticleCapespan appoints new chief executive
Johan Dique has been appointed to succeed Neil Oosthuizen, who will leave the chief executive role in January next year
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ArticleRSA citrus season falls just short of century
The South African citrus packing season has come to an end, with the country's export volume setting a new record
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ArticleGoede Hoop Citrus celebrates milestone
South Africa's oldest cooperative citrus packer has reached the five-year mark for its empowerment scheme
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ArticleNew export company to enter RSA arena
South African exporter Afrifresh has decided to shed its topfruit division in a move aimed at concentrating on the company‘s core business
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ArticleSeason's final citrus vessel sets sail
Last South African summer citrus vessel of season leaves Cape Town for Philadelphia, with sales entering their final phase
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ArticleSouth African citrus deal nears close
The summer citrus season on the US market is entering its final two months with suppliers expecting to have shipped 40,352 tonnes
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ArticleCapespan buys stake in Golden Wing Mau
Purchase of 25 per cent share in Chinese distributor seen as key step in developing group's fresh produce business in the Far East