Domestic topfruit prices firmed by low supply
The prices of apples are 23% and pears 18% higher than last year on South Africa's domestic market, notes fresh market analyst Dr Johnny van der Merwe. Lower volumes are as a result of successive

Macfrut 2023 strengthens foreign participation
The last stage of the international presentations of Macfrut, the fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that will be held at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy) from 3 to 5 May and which has visited

Macfrut 2023 strengthens participation from abroad
The last stage of the international presentations of Macfrut, the fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that will be held at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy) from the 3rd to the 5th of May and

Great blueberry development in Zimbabwe
The mission to South Africa and Zimbabwe for the presentation of Macfrut 2023 was carried out last week by President Renzo Piraccini, accompanied by Chiara Campanini of the foreign office of

Westfalia showcased its agricultural R&D at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Westfalia Fruit is the world’s largest private investor in avocado research. The company’s research programme, based in South Africa, consists of a team of inhouse researchers, scientists and

Westfalia with innovative agricultural R&D at FRUIT LOGISTICA
As an investor in avocado research, Westfalia operates an internationally renowned research programme from South Africa, backed by a dedicated team of in-house researchers, scientists and

Southern Hemisphere production of apples up 5.58%
On the occasion of its Annual General Meeting in Fruit Logistica, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released the Southern Hemisphere apple and pear crop forecast for the upcoming