All South Africa articles – Page 112
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ArticleSouth Africa late, but great
The South African grape season has been delayed by between 10 days and two weeks, but a high quality crop is now arriving in a strong UK market in reasonable volumes. While some producers and exporters are concerned that the delay means fruit that was earmarked for the attractive pre-Christmas slot will now be pushed back to the January sales window, the outlook for the remainder of the season is very bright. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleNew port for South Africa
South African fruit and vegetable producers are being given the opportunity to break into the export market with the creation of a new tradeport.
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ArticleSouth African grape delay
The first shipment of South African Prime grapes is already on the water, but importers are warning that volumes are not coming forward as soon as expected.
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South African export record
According to recent news reports, South Africa's exports of apples and pears have reached their highest in history this year, boosted by relatively low stock levels in European markets.
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South African exporter raises offer
South African supplier Fruits Unlimited has widened its range with the inclusion of pome fruit.
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South African apricots hit by frost
Frost damage in the Vaalharts regions of South Africa last month has caused about 20 per cent losses to the apricot crop, according to the country's largest exporter Capespan.
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South African fruit giant invests to expand
South African fruit grower, packer and exporter Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG) has invested R8m (£663,000) in new infrastructure.
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South Africans organise stakeholder conference
South African industry bodies are working together on a stakeholder conference to develop a plan for the fruit industry.
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South African Hass arrival
The South African Hass season has started with promises of good quality fruit.
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ArticleCape celebrates decade of South African democracy
Cape is running a four-week South African apples and pears promotion throughout selected Tesco stores, to celebrate a decade of democracy in the country.
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ArticleSouth African avocado crops lighter prediction
Initial South African avocado forecasts from Capespan point to both the Hass and Ryan crops being lighter than last year, said Ian Waller, responsible for export programmes at Capespan.
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ArticleSouth Africa makes late debut
Pears and apples from South Africa are facing keen demand in the UK despite a late start.
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Eurodix gives boost to South African project
UK citrus fruit importers Eurodix has given a financial boost to an iniatiative to build a crèche for more than 100 children in South Africa.
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ArticleSouth African drop in grape volume
Contradicting earlier reports, heavy rainfall in the Orange River region could reduce forecast total export volumes by around 7.5 per cent.
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ArticleSouth Africans build on success
The success of the last South African grape season looks set to continue into the 2003/4 campaign. Favourable weather conditions should ensure good, clean fruit, though a slight delay is expected with the pre-Christmas crop. More growers are taking part in assurance schemes such as EurepGAP and Tesco's Nature's Choice as they look to develop their businesses. John Broy reports.
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ArticleTesco names South African citrus champion
Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.
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ArticleSouth Africa export directory available
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) has launched two books, the second PPECB Export Directory and 160 Years of Export - The History of the Perishable Products Export Control Board, a complete history of the PPECB.
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ArticleSouth African stone fruit delayed
South African stone fruit and grape are coming on stream considerably behind a normal start to the season.
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ArticleIt's mangoes away... to South Africa
A final call to all chefs who have not already sent in their favourite mango recipe to the Mango Association.
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ArticleSouth African growers form concern group
South African grape growers have formed a new group to defend their interests.