All South Africa articles – Page 2
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Good times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
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Cape Town port problems cost apple and pear industry €52mn a year
Two-a-Day managing director Attie van Zyl tells provincial agriculture minister Ivan Meyer more must be done to address situation
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Namibia's table grape export campaign to begin
Small volumes will start moving next week, with shipments through the port of Walvis Bay expected to increase this year
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South African cherries ready for expansion
New varieties will provide fresh impetus for growth in the country’s cherry industry
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Thailand offers opportunities for South African citrus
The return of South African apples and pears to Thailand will inspire other fruit sectors to increase activity in the country
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Westfalia Fruit celebrates first South African avocado shipment to India
Arrival marks significant milestone for South African avocado industry following completion of long-awaited phytosanitary agreement
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Westfalia Fruit appoints Chris Bush as group CEO
Bush brings extensive global grocery retail experience, having previously worked at DFI Retal Group and Tesco
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Greenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
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CGA reacts to Durban container terminal investment setback
The legal issues surrounding investment in Durban’s Pier 2 container terminal will take time to resolve, according to Justin Chadwick
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Low-chill apples show promise in South Africa
As the first hot climate apple varieties are tested in South Africa, Culdevco says the low-chill varieties are doing well
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Durban port investment hits roadblock
Hopes that private investment in South African ports will be accelerated are dashed by a court order
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‘End of an era’ as Capespan farms return to growers
As the farm that gave birth to Appletiser is sold to Dennegeur, and another Zeder asset goes to Betko, growers suggest South Africa’s fruit industry deregulation is complete
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Janssen PMP and Coolsan in ChillSafe agreement
The international partnership will advance post-harvest applications of ChillSafe technology
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Denene Erasmus takes Sati role
Erasmus is appointed as the table grape industry body’s market development and communications manager
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Zeder’s €37mn sale of last Capespan assets nears completion
Deals for three of four remaining apple and pear units now approved by country’s competition commission, says group
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African smallholders call for improved tech access
Rome roundtable gathers farmers from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss how a diverse set of practices and technologies can enhance productivity, soil health, biodiversity and more
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Sati showcases digital twin logistics model in Madrid
The South African table grape body highlighted the achievements of phase 1 of the project during a meeting at Fruit Attraction
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South African avocados arrive in China for first time
Exporter Westfalia Fruit hails landmark achievement for South African avocado export business in potentially huge market
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
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Branding heats up in South Africa
As the search for greater advantages in fresh produce marketing continues, there is a renewed focus on branding to highlight new fresh produce categories