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Good South African table grape crop realised despite ongoing drought The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) realised a good table grape crop of just over 62 million cartons (4,5 kg equivalent cartons) despite producers facing the worst drought ever recorded in the Western parts of the country. June 05, 2018
Produce Report
Bells of joy ring over new SA table grape variety launched in BerlinNew South African bred red seedless table grape launched at Fruit Logistica. February 14, 2018
Anonymous
SA table grape harvest volume resilient despite drought The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) says the country’s harvest is resilient with volumes stabilising despite the worst drought in decades. The 4th Crop Estimate for the 2017/18 table grape season shows the upper and lower limits about 16,8% and 12,2% lower, respectively than the previous record 2016/2017 season. The new estimate is between 56,2 million and 59,3 million cartons, reflecting an unchanged upper limit and a slight increase in the lower limit. February 05, 2018
Anonymous
Factors Driving South African Grapefruit Export Growth in AsiaSouth Africa has witnessed its grapefruit exports rise from 9.5 million cartons in 2006 to an estimated 14.8 million cartons for 2017. In an interview with Produce Report, Mr. Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, gave his insight as to the main reasons behind this success and discussed his views on the Chinese market. August 20, 2017
Jing Zang
Updated South African Macadamia 2017 Crop ForecastThe Southern African Macadamia Growers’ Association has conducted a round of data collection from approximately 80% of the registered handlers representing approximately 95% of the macadamia industry’s total production volume. June 02, 2017
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Joy Wing Mau to Form New Joint Ventures with Capespan and HortifrutJoy Wing Mau and Capespan will form a new JV covering many parts of Asia, while a JV with Hortifrut will produce berries in mainland China. JWM has also recently acquired a stake in Shennong Variety Management of New Zealand. March 24, 2017
Dan Siekman
Hong Kong and China Top South Africa’s Citrus Exports to AsiaMore than one third of South African citruses sold in Asia go to Hong Kong and mainland China September 28, 2016
Olga
SAMAC Macadamia Seminar First Show in Shanghai: A Big Future for Small NutsInitiated by Subtrop BD Manager Bonnie Buthelezi, the first S June 26, 2016
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Wholesale Market Report, Week 24: Kiwifruit and orangesKiwifruit sales differ at Shanghai and Beijing markets, while seasonal oranges from Australia and South Africa are set to replace those sourced from Egypt and the United States. June 14, 2016
Patrick 		Oranges at the market in China
Wholesale Market Report, Week 23: Grapefruit prices downsizingThe fresh, juicy, South African red grapefruits that many people have been looking forward to for a long time have finally arrived at Chinese markets. However, because of heavy rains this week, the general sales volume was low. June 06, 2016
Patrick 		South African grapefruit arrive at Chinese markets

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