Posts Tagged South Africa

South African apples and pears shine on European market

May 17th, 2013

South Africa could reach record pear exports, in part due to demand from an undersupplied Europe.

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Organic grapefruit make for hard sale in Europe

May 17th, 2013

Organic South African grapefruit has yet to find a firm place on European shelves.

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South Africa: citrus build-up brings Port of Durban delays

May 13th, 2013

Stock build-up and “system failure” led to delays for South African citrus exports.

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South African citrus feels uncertainty from China, E.U.

May 6th, 2013

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa highlighted concerns over the Chinese and European markets.

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South Africa: trading platform brings fruit sellers online

April 30th, 2013

South Africa’s Farm Gate Exchange connects buyers and sellers through an online platform.

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Markets remain uncertain for South African citrus exports

April 24th, 2013

Doubt from the European Union and China has created new questions for South African citrus.

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SH apple shipments down, pear exports stagnant

April 19th, 2013

New Zealand’s apple exports were up in the early season, but volumes were down for Chile, Argentina and South Africa.

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South Africa: payment talks key to unlocking raisin potential

April 10th, 2013

South African weather has been ideal for raisin production, but will packers be able to buy the fruit?

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Grape packing nears an end in South Africa

March 21st, 2013

To date, South Africa table grape exports are slightly down but compare well to previous years.

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South Africa: strong growth for Williams and Cripps Pink in 2013

March 13th, 2013

Jacques du Preez discusses South Africa’s pome fruit season and facing industry challenges.

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