All South Africa articles
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NewsSummer Citrus from South Africa season begins in US
Summer Citrus from South Africa launches its 2026 season with the first US arrivals expected this month
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NewsSouth Africa faces tough avocado season
Some wind damage has been reported in two key growing regions, but other areas are still looking at excellent crops
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NewsSouth Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
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NewsCape Town props up port league table as Sati highlights challenges
Logistics continue to be a problem for South African grape growers who use the container port in Cape Town
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NewsSouth Africa eyes cherry growth as industry expands
After a successful season and expansion from 185ha to 819ha over the past decade, the cherry industry is positioning itself for export growth
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NewsProgress for South African grapes despite ongoing challenges
The country’s table grape sector showed resilience during 2025/26, achieving record inspection volumes of 81.25m cartons
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NewsMore heavy rain batters South Africa’s citrus producers
With growers in Eastern and Western Cape still unable to assess flood impact on farms, CGA says damage likely to increase
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NewsTru-Cape celebrates 25 years of apple and pear leadership
Leading South African apple and pear exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary
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NewsSouth Africa trims citrus export forecast
Citrus Growers Association revises season forecast downward across all categories as campaign progresses
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NewsHapag-Lloyd improves transit times for South African citrus exporters
Shipping giant relaunches dedicated service into European and North American markets for third season
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NewsJacques du Preez to take the helm at Hortgro
One of South Africa’s leading statutory fruit industry bodies has announced the appointment of its new CEO
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NewsSouth Africa reflects on 2025 gains
South Africa was the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, but celebrations are likely to be short-lived given the realities facing the sector
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NewsRSA deciduous fruit industry counts cost of storm damage
Losses to pome and stonefruit sector estimated to be as high as R6.3bn
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NewsWestfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
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NewsSouth African citrus shipments to US delayed
While export volumes will probably not be affected by recent extreme weather, the bulk shipment programme will start later than planned
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NewsDamage assessment underway following Cape storms
The full scale of storm damage is emerging, with the Langkloof region facing destroyed infrastructure, stranded crops, and weeks without electricity
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NewsSteenhuisen pledges support in wake of Cape storms
Flooding, road inacessibilty, collapsed electricity pylons and damaged infrastructure threaten hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit exports
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NewsTough winter ahead for South African stonefruit
Growers are emerging from one of their most challenging export seasons in many years
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NewsGrapefruit exports forecast to surge 16 per cent in South Africa
The country’s grapefruit sector is predicting substantial export growth this season, with shipments expected to reach 15.7mn cartons
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NewsSouth African floods devastate fruit crops across Cape regions
Flooding and high winds have caused widespread damage across key fruit-growing regions, with crucial access roads to ports washed away