Japanese yen, Norwegian krone and South African rand are making a comeback
The Japanese yen, Norwegian krone and South African rand have turned from the worst-performing major currencies this year to become the best in recent days, along with Sweden’s krona. The sharp

Challenging season for South African stonefruit
The South African stonefruit industry has drawn a line under a difficult export season that suffered from low volumes and logistical problems at ports, although improved profitability represented

South Africa has its say on AGOA
The South African citrus industry has always said that its products are valued across the globe for their high quality. This is also the case in the US, where growers from the Western and Northern

Westfalia Fruit Group welcome new Board chairperson
Westfalia Fruit Group, the global avocado expert, is proud to announce that Dr Khotso Mokhele has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent

Westfalia Fruit welcomes new chair of the board
Avocado multinational Westfalia Fruit Group has appointed Dr Khotso Mokhele as the new chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent company, HMH Group. Mokhele joined the HMH

South Africa to shape grape campaign in Hong Kong
A highly successful three-year promotional campaign for South African table grapes in China came to an end this season, with the industry now using its traditional off-season to fully evaluate

South Africa: Apple and pear exports down sharply
The South African apple and pear industry has confirmed that exports this season will be lower than last season, with apple exports expected to be 11% lower and pear exports 20% lower than last

South African apple and pear exports “significantly down”
In what has been described as a ‘stormy’ campaign, the South African apple and pear industry has confirmed that exports will be lower than last season. Apple exports will be down by 11 per

"With our focus on year-round premium exotics by air, we aim to find a unique market niche”
With over 10 years of experience in the Dutch fruit and vegetable trade, Ricardo Mendes has taken on a new challenge together with partner Carlos Henrique Ferreira: Trust Green Trading. From the

MY 2022/23 South African orange production forecast revised downwards to 1.63 million tons
South African production of oranges and lemons is projected to decrease in MY 2022/23 due to stagnated production area and a return to normal yield. Grapefruit and tangerine/mandarin production is

' South African agri exports down 2% in Q1 2023'
South Africa's agricultural exports dropped 2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, to $2.9 billion. However, according to Agricultural Business Chamber chief economist Wandile Sihlobo, they

Italian protection systems reach South Africa
Orchard protection has become a fundamental pre-requisite. Many club varieties need to be protected against hail, scalding, water or wind. Artes Politecnica is among the leading companies in Italy

Citrus and exotics cultivar day hosted at Addo Research Station
The Agricultural Research Council-Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) Division is hosting a Cultivar Day at the Addo Research Station today (5th of July 2023) exhibiting the latest,

South Africa’s Central Bank governor says single Africa currency is "impossible"
South Africa’s Central Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago has stated that adopting an African currency is unlikely to succeed as it is difficult to attain ‘macroeconomic convergence’. Kganyago