All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 55
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ArticleSouth Africa to ship record pear crop
Country set to export bumper pear volumes this season, with South African topfruit set to battle it out in a crowded European market
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ArticleSouth African trade mourns Betko director
Betko, one of South Africa's leading fresh fruit export companies, has announced the passing of Japie Groenewald
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ArticleIndia to welcome RSA topfruit delegation
A strong government delegation is heading for India to discuss an agreement regarding access for South Africa's apples and pears
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ArticleKey RSA product manager moves on
Stefan Conradie has left his role as product manager for topfruit and stonefruit to join the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
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ArticleKarsten Group finishes grape harvest
The Orange River table grape harvest has been completed, with the group reporting on a successful campaign
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ArticleSouth Africa kicks off high-profile year
Fruit Logistica 2010: The country's presence at this year's Berlin event is supported by a recently launched promotional campaign
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ArticleSouth Africa targets US citrus growth
The South African citrus industry is looking to extend its reach across the West Coast and Midwest regions of the US
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ArticleRSA growers watch citrus markets
With the South African citrus export season just weeks away, the industry is keeping an eye on developments across Europe
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ArticleMixed forecast for RSA stonefruit
South Africa's exports of plums and apricots are expected to drop this year, while nectarine and peach volumes could increase
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ArticleWashington apples arrive in Cape Town
The first arrival of Washington Reds in South Africa has attracted much public interest and raised the stakes among the country's retailers
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ArticleCNY fits South African grapes
The 14 February of Chinese New Year 2010 will slot neatly into South Africa’s grape programme
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ArticleSouth Africa set to push grapefruit
The Japanese and UK citrus markets are in line for a South African promotion amid flagging consumption rates
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ArticleTroubled waters for shipping line
A new service expected to increase competition on South Africa-Europe routes sails into troubled waters before the first vessel departs
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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