All articles by Fred Meintjes – Page 9
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NewsSlow start for South African berry exports
The country’s berry export season is expected to gain momentum after a slow start
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NewsSouth Africa closes EU citrus exports for the season
The country says it is now up to European citrus producers to meet demand in the EU for the rest of the year
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ArticlePleas for greater rationalisation and branding in grapes
South African growers have to evaluate up to 50 new varieties before they can make decisions on new plantings
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ArticleSouth African avocados gain access to China
International summit in South Africa delivers sweet success for South African avocados in China
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ArticleMixed feelings as BRICS Summit heads to South Africa
The South African fruit sector will be closely watching this month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg
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NewsChanges afoot for South African rail
The country’s rail network begins the process of involving the private sector
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NewsDavid Hughes to discuss grapes in Cape Town
The man dubbed ‘Dr Food’ will be one of the keynote speakers at the International Table Grape Symposium in Cape Town
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NewsEU CBS rules “unscientific and irrational”
CBS is in the spotlight again as the South African citrus industry points finger at EU’s position
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ArticleHortgro weighs up EU Green Deal
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
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NewsInvestment in emerging black growers is paying off
Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers Programme in South Africa is showing success after initial problems with its implementation
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ArticleSouth African fruit industry welcomes new Durban port deal
Observers ask port operator Transnet to extend private sector involvement to other ports in the country.
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NewsSun World launches Ruby Rush grape brand
US-based group heralds its new branded range of early red grapes as “juicy, crunchy jewels in your mouth”
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ArticleTwo South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
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NewsFull scope of Western Cape flood damage still unknown
South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) asks for swift disaster declaration to help Western Cape citrus growers after floods
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ArticleICTSI named as equity partner in Durban Container Terminal
Manila-based ICTSI is a leading independent global developer and operator of origin and destination container terminals
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ArticleSouth Africa has its say on AGOA
Future removal from the American Growth and Opportunities Act would have dire consequences for South African citrus
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NewsSouth Africa to shape grape campaign in Hong Kong
South African grapes ends three-year promotional campaign in China and uses off-season to discuss the future
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NewsSouth African apple and pear exports “significantly down”
Tough conditions have taken their toll on the country’s apple and pear exports this season
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ArticleEuropean Green Deal needs attention from African producers
CropLife South Africa executive warns producers to prepare for the new European Union Green Deal
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NewsEU citrus regulation battle continues
Frustrations rise across South African citrus industry as a lack of government support is blamed for ongoing problems