South African Trable Grape Industry
Last year, the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) experienced one of its toughest seasons for decades, due to increases in the cost of inputs, freight costs and logistical challenges. […]
Wed 12/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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As Peru establishes itself as the world’s number-one supplier of table grapes, global suppliers are hampered by impact of Covid-related restrictions, war and rising costs.
Sat 08/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Walmart
Walmart Inc. has made an offer to buy out the remaining 47% it doesn’t already own of South African retailer Massmart, in a deal worth US$377.6 million, valuing the retailer […]
Mon 19/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
AGRA
The heads of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) signed a new five-year cooperation agreement at the 2022 African Green Revolution Forum […]
Tue 13/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Spain’s Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has called on the European Commission to conduct an investigation into the scope of non-compliances in European imports of oranges from South Africa regarding the […]
Mon 12/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Ozblu
July saw the first Ozblu Global Conference for three years, bringing together Ozblu blueberry breeder Nature Select with growers, customers, investors and guests. Delegates from more than 12 countries attended […]
Wed 07/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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A breakthrough has been made in negotiations to allow South African apples and pears to be exported to India via in-transit cold treatment. The deal is expected to shorten the […]
Thu 01/09/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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South African ports have seen one of their busiest citrus export seasons ever, despite the controversy surround new EU cold treatment requirements. According to Freight News, the firm MSC AINO […]
Wed 31/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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The 2021/22 South African table grape crop was higher than last season’s, driving increased exports. A total of 77.7 million (4.5kg) cartons were passed for export, around 4% higher than […]
Wed 31/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Jupiter Group
Even though containers of South African citrus have now been released at European ports, the sector is facing huge losses, as the fruit had been held for weeks leading to […]
Tue 23/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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Rail services are coming to the rescue for South Africa’s citrus sector, which is currently undergoing a difficult period, after growing strongly in recent years. Exports jumped by 12% last […]
Thu 11/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Fresh orange production in South Africa is forecast to grow by 6% to 1.6 million tons in 2021/22, according to USDA data. This boost is based on the growth in […]
Tue 09/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
