Citrus exports from South Africa could tumble by double digits in 2023
Southern African citrus exports could fall by around 14% year-on-year this season, dropping from 164.8 million cartons to 142.5 million. That was the initial prediction given by Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Exporters Association of Southern Africa (CGA), though he noted that with some mandarin varieties estimates are still outstanding, will be available by […]
South Africa putting up fight against immature avocado sales
Avocado consumption in South Africa has been on the rise in recent years, just like in many other places around the world. This skyrocketing demand has a variety of negative side effects, like high prices or bad farming practices, but now there seems to be another one to keep an eye on: immature avocados. Immature […]
From fresh produce to environmental conservation
Sustainability comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, dimensions and impact zones. For me, the secret of starting a new sustainability project always depends on three things: inspiration, commitment and collaboration. Here is how these three factors recently came together in a life-changing sustainability project. In June 2021, after working in the global fresh produce industry […]
In South Africa, soft citrus volumes prove better late than early
Late-season soft citrus volumes continued to grow in South Africa during the 2022 season, while many early season varieties continued their downward trend. Shipping percentage to Europe and the UK was exactly the same as 2021. There were decreases in percentage sent to Middle East (15-13%) and Asia (8-6%). The South African Citrus Growers Association (CGA) said […]
South African table grape industry forecasts 8% decline in exports in 2022-23
The South African table grape industry expects 2022-23 season volumes inspected for export to decrease by approximately 8% in comparison to 2021-22 season figures. This estimate was released Oct. 31 by SATI, the South African Table Grape Industry Association, headquartered in Paarl, South Africa. A crop estimate of approximately 71.7 million cartons (4.5kg equivalent) is […]
South Africa table grape industry looks for improvements over 2020-21
Weeks ahead of the season’s first South African grape exports, South Africa’s table grape industry (SATI) released a strong statement on Sept. 22. Growers are expecting a much better season than the previous one. Last season was one of the toughest since the post-deregulation era two decades ago. Increases in production cost input, freight costs […]
South African table grapes managed slight increases in production, exports in 21-22
The 2021-22 South African table grape season finished with marginal increases in both production and exports, despite numerous challenges. A total of 77.7 million cartons (4.5kg equivalent) were inspected and passed for export (intakes), a marginal increase of approximately 4 percent, in comparison to last season. Good weather conditions during the season as well as […]
European Picota cherries, South Africa raisins on trade menu this summer
Dignitaries from Spain and South Africa recently came to the UK to the discuss the benefits of two key fruit products available this summer. Representatives from the South African raisin industry talked up trade possibilities back in May with dried fruit suppliers, while Spanish delegates were promoting the unique qualities of premium European Picota cherries […]
