All South Africa articles – Page 10
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NewsHennie du Toit is the new chief executive of Dutoit Group
Leading South African fruit grower and marketer announces its next leader, taking over from Pieter du Toit
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ArticleWalvis Bay in Namibia plays key role in early Southern African grape exports
Logistics company GoGlobal finds new solutions for South African and Namibian grape growers as problems in Cape Town continue
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ArticleChina’s apple and grape imports see decline
USDA report forecasts grape and apple imports to decrease in 2023/24 due to domestic competition and supply shortages
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ArticleCape fruit industry suffers from port problems
Anger and frustration at the ongoing port issues has reached boiling point, according to Hortgro’s Jacques du Preez
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NewsSouth Africa calls for citrus intervention
The country says errors made this year cast serious doubt on reliability of phytosanitary testing procedures in the EU
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ArticleGrape growers told to spread the word
As the 10th International Table Grape Symposium got underway in Cape Town, David Hughes highlighted the challenges facing the world’s growers, and implored the category to make its offering stand out from the crowd
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ArticleMarket demand ‘strong’ for South African cherries
A relatively newcomer to the country’s fruit export industry, South African cherries appear to have a bright future ahead
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ArticleSouth African citrus exports lag behind forecasts
The final export figures for the South African citrus campaign are below the expected growth curve based on plantings, but mandarin exports have taken off
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NewsMaersk clarifies position as Cape Town port problems persist
Early grape exporters consider alternative shipping options to Cape Town’s container terminal as Maersk clarifies its position on using the South African port
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ArticleIn search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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ArticleFruitbox strengthens its operations in Kenya
Importer and distribution company set up by Tru-Cape and Vitanova has opened a new cold storage facility in the country
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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NewsIndustry pressures government on Cape Town port changes
Pressure is mounting from leading fruit producers and marketing groups over the privatisation of the terminal
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NewsExport reports spark controversy in South Africa
Sati hits out at ”sensational” media reports and says nothing in new regulations is different from last year
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ArticleConventional reefers could play crucial role
With the southern African stonefruit and table grape seasons underway, exporters and industries are looking at logistical solutions to on-time shipments from Cape Town
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ArticleRSA government commits to improving situation at Port of Cape Town
Minister visits port to focus on challenges presently experienced there and promises commitment to improve the situation
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ArticleFruit exporters remain concerned about Cape Town port problems
Hortgro, SATI, and FPEF issue joint statement with Transnet in move to reassure trade that recent logistical challenges can be overcome in time for the new deciduous fruit campaigns
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NewsAGOA deal a key part of South Africa’s citrus future
It’s crunch time as the US AGOA debate moves to Johannesburg to settle crucial issues over the renewal of the trade deal
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NewsStable stonefruit crop for South Africa
With the stonefruit season now up and running, the country’s growers expect an improved campaign – but several challenges remain
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ArticleWonderful unites Southern Hemisphere citrus growers
California-based grower symposium is hailed as a special event for Southern Hemisphere citrus producers