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Cherries and nuts are undergoing major varietal development within the IPS portfolio in Europe and elsewhere.
Tue 17/01/2023 by Pierre Escodo
Westfalia rolls out Global Water Plan in pioneering approach
Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is advancing on its industry-leading water strategy with plans in place to halve use of the precious resource by 2030.
Wed 11/01/2023 by Pierre Escodo
Compagnie Fruitiere, integrated producer and supplier from Africa
Compagnie Fruitiere group defines itself as a “human size” company, still 80% family owned and will fully integrated operations.
Wed 07/12/2022 by Pierre Escodo
Oranges losing their appeal
The inexorable decline of orange consumption in the EU is likely to be accelerated by lower imports from South Africa due to new pre-cooling requirements.
Sat 29/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Kiwi producers across the world seek to raise production levels
Output is growing in the lucrative global kiwi market, particularly during the export window to the Northern Hemisphere.
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
South African table grape sector primed for better season
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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Walmart tables offer to buy out Massmart
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
Citrus Management Committee demands EU investigate adherence to cold treatment protocol
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 Global Conference is back
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
RSA apple and pear exporters celebrate deal with India
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
Record citrus load of South African citrus heading for Europe
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
South African grape exports up 4%
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
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