Posts Tagged South Africa

South African port mix up settled

May 17th, 2012

South African citrus shipments to Russia are setting sail smoothly thanks to better port communications.

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The Brazilian litchi shift

May 15th, 2012

Agropar boss André Briso discusses Brazil’s high brix litchis and the industry changes taking place.

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SA pear exports to U.S. at risk over high rejection rate

May 11th, 2012

South African pear exports to the U.S. have been delayed due to grading approval failures.

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India to adopt South African grape varieties

May 10th, 2012

An Indian grape growers’ group is looking to South African varieties.

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South African supply chain needs to help fruit growers cover costs

May 2nd, 2012

Escalating production costs and inefficient logistics are posing a threat to South Africa’s fruit industry.

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European avocado prices drop as SH supply takes off

May 2nd, 2012

Peru has sent some insufficiently ripe avocado shipments to the U.K. in a bid to capture higher prices.

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Opinion: New markets are essential for SA’s future export rise

April 27th, 2012

South Africa must develop new import destinations for its increasing plum, peach and nectarine yields.

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Minimum wage rise clobbers South African fruit and veg growers

April 26th, 2012

South African farming union Agri SA is calling on the government to make its labor laws more flexible.

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South Africa: Mozambique in talks with Transnet over Maputo tariffs

April 24th, 2012

The Mozambican government alleges South African company Transnet ‘disincentivizes’ rail shipments to Maputo.

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SA producers call on govt to prioritize horticulture in BRICS summits

April 20th, 2012

The South African is under pressure to ensure fruit export opportunities move further up the BRICS agenda.

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