Surge in South African tangerine exports
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Surge in South African tangerine exports
Rise in South African grapefruit exports expected
Rise in South African grapefruit exports expected
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South African stone fruit targets greater sustainability
South African stone fruit targets greater sustainability
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Tesco named South African Stone Fruit Retailer of the Year
Tesco named South African Stone Fruit Retailer of the Year
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 the Stone Fruit Retailer of the Year prize to a UK supermarket each year. According to a statement by Hortgro, Tesco saw a noticeable increase in sales this season, with the retailer selling over three million kilos of South African stone fruit across its stores, with nectarines faring particularly well.
Westfalia launches two new co-owned avocado rootstocks from its breeding and selection programme
Westfalia launches two new co-owned avocado rootstocks from its breeding and selection programme
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The protected plant material will soon be commercially available in South Africa and the USA
The rise and rise of South Africa’s soft citrus
The rise and rise of South Africa’s soft citrus
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South Africa’s tangerine/mandarin crop is projected to rise by 12% in the 2019/20 campaign, continuing the sector’s strong growth of recent times. Total production is estimated to reach 421,000 tons, mainly due to an increase in production area, normal weather conditions, and improved winter rainfall received in the main production area of the Western Cape. Moreover, many plantings are now reaching maturity. COVID had a minimal impact on labour supply.
South Africa’s blueberry production continues to expand
South Africa’s blueberry production continues to expand
South Africa’s grapefruit crop grows 4%
South Africa’s grapefruit crop grows 4%
South Africa’s 2019/20 grapefruit output is estimated to be up 4% to 387,000 tons, according to CGA data. The good crop is due to normal weather conditions, an increase in area planted and improved yields. Also, grapefruit production is cyclical, and 2018/19 MY was a down year. Grapefruit is normally harvested between March and September, and the impact of COVID-19 on production, harvest and labour has been minimal to date.