South Africa
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SA fresh produce exporter Lona Group gains backing from consortium of DFIs led by Phatisa
SOUTH AFRICA – South African-based citrus and fresh-produce exporter, Lona Group, has offloaded a significant minority stake in the company to a consortium of leading…
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South Africa launches e-certification for fruits, vegetables exports
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has launched a system for online certificates developed in partnership with the government of the Netherlands, a game-changer for local…
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SA government puts foot forward to restore Durban port, critical for continuity of citrus exports
SOUTH AFRICA – The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says it is encouraged by the work done by the Department of Public Enterprises…
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South Africa citrus exports forecast to continue rising in 2022
SOUTH AFRICA – The South Africa citrus industry is expected to see steady growth across most citrus varietals, with an estimated 4% jump in exports…
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Competition Commission of South Africa polishes lens, looks into fresh produce market
SOUTH AFRICA – The Competition Commission of South Africa has launched a public market inquiry into the fresh produce market to examine whether there are…
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SA citrus industry to mitigate impact of Russia-Ukraine war on supply
SOUTH AFRICA – The citrus sector of South Africa is strategizing ways of mitigating the delay in exported fruits to Russia that has been witnessed…
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Sour outcome for SA lemon juice exporters as US flags anti-dumping possibilities
SOUTH AFRICA – The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that there is a reasonable indication that South Africa and Brazil were “injuring…
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South Africa lemon juice industry faces possible penalty for allegedly dumping product in USA
SOUTH AFRICA – South African exporter, Venco Food Processors, is on the US radar accused of allegedly dumping lemon juice in the abroad market. According…
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Drink maker Pura Beverages debuts new low sugar kids’ range, ZZ2 Afrikado launches 12 avocado varietals in SA
SOUTH AFRICA – South African company Pura Beverages, known for its ‘better-for-you’ soft drinks, has launched a new range of beverage with lower in sugar,…
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Lucrative citrus industry in South Africa calls for increased efficiency on back of expected rising exports
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African citrus industry expects to break all export season records, with an estimated 158.7 million cartons this year. If this…