South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%

South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%
Despite industry consolidation resulting in limited expansion, South Africa’s deciduous fruit production is expected to grow marginally as plantings come into production.
Wed 29/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Record level of rejections of SA citrus due to ‘Black Spot’ 

Record level of rejections of SA citrus due to ‘Black Spot’ 
Spanish citrus organisation Intercitrus is once again questioning the “aesthetic” measure adopted by South African operators to suspend shipments since September 15, not only because it is the seventh time […]
Wed 25/10/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South African avocados gain access to China

South African avocados gain access to China
South African avocados have been granted access to the Chinese market. The export agreement was signed by South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza and […]
Thu 28/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

China greenlights imports of South African avocados 

China greenlights imports of South African avocados 
South African avocado producers and exporters are celebrating having gained access to China, following the signing of a new agreement at the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) […]
Tue 05/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Intercitrus calls to extend EU cold treatment requirement to mandarins 

Intercitrus calls to extend EU cold treatment requirement to mandarins 
Spanish interprofessional organisation Intercitrus has begun proceedings to demand “documentary evidence and a verification system” from the European Commission that South Africa is complying with cold treatment requirements in its […]
Tue 29/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

South Africa decries EU citrus regulations

South Africa decries EU citrus regulations
The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has called on the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to persuade the EU to change its rules on fungal disease on citrus, […]
Wed 23/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Investments in black South African citrus farmers “paying off”

Investments in black South African citrus farmers “paying off”
South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association (CGA) has said that the funding released to black growers under the Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers Programme is reaping dividends.  “We are proud […]
Tue 08/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Sharp drop in South African pomefruit exports

Sharp drop in South African pomefruit exports
The South African apple and pear industry has reported that apple exports will be down by 11 per cent, while pears will be 20 per cent lower than last year. […]
Thu 20/07/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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