A report by the Independent Scientific Authority EFSA confirms that the EU’s measures to defend against the ‘false moth’ are ineffective. The Thaumatotibia Leuckotreta or ‘False Moth’ (FCM) is a […]
Tue 07/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Maersk is reported to have closed its key operations in South Africa in response to the current civil unrest in the country. According to Times Live, a company spokesperson said […]
Mon 19/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
South Africa’s citrus production is expected to continue its strong growth in 2020/21, thanks to the increase in area planted, improved yields, high level of new-plantings coming into full production, […]
Wed 07/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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The second edition of the Morocco Berry Conference, held online on 7-8 April 2021, attracted a remarkable 550 visitors from 50 different countries.
Thu 06/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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South Africa’s 2021 citrus exports are expected to set another record, driven largely by late mandarins.
Tue 30/03/2021 by Richard Wilksinson
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The EU’s citrus imports hit a new high in 2020, with South Africa the number-one non-EU source of citrus, accounting for 44% of the total volume, according to data published […]
Mon 22/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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South Africa’s tangerine exports are expected to grow by 9% to 420,000 tons in the 2020/21 MY, from 385,000 tons in the 2019/20 MY, based on increased production, a strategy […]
Thu 14/01/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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South Africa’s orange exports are forecast to be up by 2% to 1.32 million tons in the 2020/21 MY, from 1.29 million tons in the 2019/20 MY, according to USDA […]
Tue 05/01/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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South Africa’s grapefruit exports are expected to increase by 2% to 260,000 tons in the 2020/21 MY, due to a rise in production and continued demand for citrus in global […]
Tue 29/12/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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South Africa’s stone fruit sector is making great strides towards achieving greater sustainability. It is expected that by 2021, 60 stonefruit growers will have participated in the Siza (Sustainability Initiative […]
Mon 07/12/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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UK retailer Tesco has been recognised by the South African stone fruit sector for its strong performance and promotional support during the 2019-20 season. South African growers’ association Hortgro presents […]
Thu 17/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
