ClemenGold International shares its citrus
Leading South African citrus company ClemenGold International has said that it is teaming up with a relief organisation to deliver some 1,000 tonnes of citrus to help alleviate the plight of

Проблемы с железной дорогой в Южной Африке угрожают росту цитрусовых
Оптимизация железнодорожной системы Южной Африки была определена в качестве ключевого фактора,

Fiona Simson elected to World Farmers’ Organisation Board
The National Farmers’ Federation is pleased to announce that Fiona Simson has been elected as a Director of the World Farmers’ Organisation. At the 2023 World Farmers’ Organisation General

New Matola Cargo Terminal to boost exports
South African citrus sources have said the port of Maputo in Mozambique now provides attractive options for citrus exports from the northern parts of South Africa. Mitchell Brooke, senior

Economy under so much strain “you can almost touch it”
Most of South Africa’s tomatoes are coming from Limpopo, followed by the Onderberg in Mpumalanga. Some tomato farmers on the West Coast are still cropping, while farmers on both sides of the

ClemenGold donates 1,000 tons of citrus to South Africans during 2023 season
ClemenGold® International has just announced a partnership with SA Harvest, to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus to South Africans during the 2023 citrus season. “Caring for the communities

"Demand for lemons has been low all season and there is uncertainty as to whether it will revive in the summer"
The start of the Verna lemon harvest, whose production has fallen significantly this year, has not helped in boosting the demand, which has remained generally quiet throughout the winter for the

Egyptian melon and watermelon exporters await European summer
Like other North African origins, Egyptian melon and watermelon exporters are patiently waiting for the summer to start in Europe, and the increase in temperatures, favoring the consumption of

Południowoafrykańskie cytrusy do USA zaczynają się na dobre
Południowoafrykańskie źródła cytrusów stwierdziły, że są przekonane o dobrym sezonie w USA w tym roku, z oznakami dobrych zbiorów i owoców doskonałej jakości.

South African citrus to US begins in earnest
South African citrus sources have said they are confident of a good season in the US this year, with indications of a good crop and fruit of excellent quality. While container shipments left South

Южноафриканские цитрусовые в США начинают активно развиваться
Южноафриканские источники информации о цитрусовых заявили, что они уверены в хорошем сезоне в США в этом

Price of fries set to go up in South Africa
Aiming to prevent further dumping on the South African Customs Union (Sacu) market, the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) has introduced substantial import duties on imported

Fair demand from Europe for South African citrus
Autumn rain continues to fall over the Loskop Valley where lemons and clementines are waiting to be harvested. The rain, blocking out picking this whole week, shouldn’t set them back very much,

The Ambassador of Sudan announced negotiations on launching direct flights with Russia
Sudan is looking to expand its exports to Russia. "Negotiations are ongoing to launch direct flights between the African country and Russia", stated The Sudanese Ambassador to Moscow. The

EU invests about GH¢75 mln to reinforce competitiveness of Ghanaian exports
WACOMP is a partnership initiative between the Economic Community of West African States and the EU. The program is implemented by the UN Industrial Development Organisation in coordination with

"Kaki still the most popular persimmon variety, but Sharon fruit has won some ground recently"
The new South African Sharon fruit season has begun at Special Fruit. This Belgian importer started working with Sharon fruit several years after the company was founded. "South Africa's crop is

Sales extended for Hass avocados
"Not only there has been an increase in volumes from Peru, but South Africa has also released large quantities of greenskin (green-skinned avocados, Editor's note); all of which means that this

Южноафриканцы сталкиваются с потенциальным штормом в США
Членство Южной Африки в Африканском законе о росте и возможностях (AGOA), похоже, находится под угрозой. Это

South Africans face potential US storm
South Africa’s membership of the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) seems to be on the line. This is according to comments attributed to the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben

South Africa: Citrus industry expects growth of 100 million cartons in the next ten years
South Africa's citrus industry is currently facing a huge challenge, as based on the number of new orchards established, the industry is expected to grow by another 100 million cartons by 2033.

Trouble ahead if no power to pump diesel to the generators running water pumps, packhouses and cold stores
When you see Kent mangoes in a greengrocer at the moment, priced at R50 (2.38 euro) for a tree-ripened fruit, you are looking at the only mangoes this time of year harvested in South Africa and

Południowi Afrykanie w obliczu potencjalnej burzy w USA
Członkostwo RPA w programie African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) wydaje się być na celowniku. Tak wynika z komentarzy przypisywanych ambasadorowi USA w RPA, Reubenowi Brigety,

Pomegranates flying high under new export brand
Sonlia Marketing’s last export pomegranates for the season are on the water, borne along by their new premium pomegranate brand which has gained firm traction. “Colors is Sonlia Marketing’s

EU upholds citrus export restrictions for South African goods
Months of high-level engagements between South Africa and the European Union on the EU’s zero-tolerance approach to citrus black spot have yielded no progress. With the European Union upholding

"Due to lower import volumes, overseas pears are extremely sought after this year"
At Gustav Wegener u. Sohn GmbH u. Co. KG in the heart of the Alte Land, the marketing season for overseas pears is now in full swing. "We have already finished the season of Williams Bon Chretien