All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 53
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ArticleShipping line launched in Cape Town
The first vessel of a new shipping line providing increased competition between South Africa and Europe will depart next week
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ArticleSouth Africa stands by citrus safety record
Although the industry has declined to officially comment, sources have spoken out to defend South African citrus against Spanish allegations
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ArticleImports prompt RSA consumer complaints
South African industry group Hortgro says quality problems with imported fruit have led to complaints from consumers
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ArticleCrunch week for 2010 citrus promotions
South African soft citrus and grapefruit growers are engaged in a referendum to assess financial support for international promotions in 2010
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ArticleSouth African grape season underway
Harvesting and packing has started in northern regions and the Orange River, with growers optimistic of a strong campaign
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ArticleStong RSA table grape season forecast
Crop estimates point to a good campaign ahead, although concerns remain over the recent strengthening of the rand
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ArticleNew shipping line to launch in RSA
A new shipping line serving South Africa’s busy fresh produce export trade into Europe expects to make an impact with rapid vessels and competitive rates
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ArticleLast RSA citrus vessel arrives in US
The final conventional shipment of South African citrus this season has arrived in Philadelphia, although smaller volumes are set to follow in the coming weeks
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New deciduous body for RSA industry
Anton Rabe will head up HORTGRO Services, which has replaced South Africa's Deciduous Fruit Producers' Trust with immediate effect
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ArticleRSA citrus crop in steep decline
The South African citrus export crop could fall over 20 per cent from initial estimates, with the season expected to come to an early end
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ArticlePoor export season for RSA apples
While apple exporters are braced for returns that could fall by up to 30 per cent, pear growers are hoping to match last season's returns
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ArticleCapespan strengthens Namibian position
The group has established a new export operation in a country where it has seen recent table grape volume growth
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ArticleSouth African citrus forecasts fall further
As concerns over the strong rand worry exporters, forecasts for Valencia and grapefruit volumes have been further reduced
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ArticleRSA citrus deal entering crucial weeks
South Africa’s summer citrus campaign in the US has got off to a strong start which bodes well for the rest of the season
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ArticleSouth Africa plans big for 2010
As attention turns to South Africa ahead of the Football World Cup, exporters are launching a massive promotional campaign for apples and pears
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ArticleEuropean citrus industry assesses market
European suppliers and marketers have taken part in a teleconference, outlining the tough conditions surrounding this year's citrus deal
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ArticleSouth Africa cuts Navel export forecast
The Citrus Growers Association has cut 1.2m cartons from its forecast, leaving the estimated crop at just over 20.4m cartons
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ArticlePort Elizabeth gets grapefruit go-ahead
The South African port is set to begin exporting grapefruit to Japan following inspections by the Japanese authorities this week
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ArticleRSA citrus deal gains momentum
The summer citrus export program from South Africa has stepped up a level with the departure of the first conventional reefer bound for the US
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ArticleRSA citrus exports in line with last year
Although packed volumes are 11 per cent down on last year, the CGA says total exports should still reach 90m cartons