South Africa
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South Africa’s berry export season set to gain momentum after sluggish start
SOUTH AFRICA – Blueberry exporters in South Africa are optimistic about the fresh fruit market, despite a slow start to production this season. The South…
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South Africa braces for unusual September weather with regular cold fronts, frost, and fires
SOUTH AFRICA – Latest meteorological report in South Africa has issued an alert for weekly rain and frost threats, along with fire risks, due to…
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Morocco overtakes South Africa as top blueberry exporter to UAE
MOROCCO – In a stunning turn of events, Morocco has emerged as the leading blueberry supplier to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 2022/23…
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South Africa signs avocado export deal with China
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has joined the list of new entrants in the vast Chinese market after signing a deal with the tenth-leading importer…
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Westfalia Fruit appoints Khotso Mokhele as new Chairman of the board
SOUTH AFRICA – Westfalia Fruit, a South Africa-based multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed products has appointed Dr Khotso Mokhele as the new…
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Westfalia Fruit appoints Khotso Mokhele as new chair of board
SOUTH AFRICA – Westfalia Fruit, a South Africa-based multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed products has appointed Dr Khotso Mokhele as the new…
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South Africa’s Black Citrus Growers Programme proves successful
SOUTH AFRICA – The Economic Transformation of the Black Citrus Growers (ETBCG) Programme has started to bear fruit despite facing initial challenges during implementation. The…
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Tiger Brands shelves divestment plans for Langeberg & Ashton Foods till end of next season
SOUTH AFRICA – Tiger Brands Limited, a South African packaged goods company, has decided to extend the operations of Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) for…
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Westfalia Fruit receives US$300m expansion investment from three banks
SOUTH AFRICA – Westfalia Fruit, a South Africa-based multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related processed products has secured US$300m from three international banks to…
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South Africa’s perishable produce exports surged by 8% in 2022 amid challenging environment
SOUTH AFRICA – Despite the challenges faced in 2022, the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) said South Africa’s perishable produce industry achieved record export…