Fred Meintjes
Fred Meintjes is Market Intelligence's southern African correspondent, reporting regularly from Cape Town on developments in the region's fresh produce sector for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit and the Fresh Produce Journal.
An expert commentator on the international fresh produce business, Fred previously worked as group manager of corporate affairs at Capespan, which at the time was South Africa's single-desk exporter for all fruit shipments out of the country.
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Mixed feelings as BRICS Summit heads to South Africa
The South African fruit sector will be closely watching this month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg
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Changes afoot for South African rail
The country’s rail network begins the process of involving the private sector
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David Hughes to discuss grapes in Cape Town
The man dubbed ‘Dr Food’ will be one of the keynote speakers at the International Table Grape Symposium in Cape Town
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EU CBS rules “unscientific and irrational”
CBS is in the spotlight again as the South African citrus industry points finger at EU’s position
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Hortgro weighs up EU Green Deal
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
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Investment in emerging black growers is paying off
Economic Transformation of Black Citrus Growers Programme in South Africa is showing success after initial problems with its implementation
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South African fruit industry welcomes new Durban port deal
Observers ask port operator Transnet to extend private sector involvement to other ports in the country.
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Sun World launches Ruby Rush grape brand
US-based group heralds its new branded range of early red grapes as “juicy, crunchy jewels in your mouth”
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Two South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
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Full scope of Western Cape flood damage still unknown
South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) asks for swift disaster declaration to help Western Cape citrus growers after floods
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ICTSI named as equity partner in Durban Container Terminal
Manila-based ICTSI is a leading independent global developer and operator of origin and destination container terminals
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South Africa has its say on AGOA
Future removal from the American Growth and Opportunities Act would have dire consequences for South African citrus
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South Africa to shape grape campaign in Hong Kong
South African grapes ends three-year promotional campaign in China and uses off-season to discuss the future
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South African apple and pear exports “significantly down”
Tough conditions have taken their toll on the country’s apple and pear exports this season
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European Green Deal needs attention from African producers
CropLife South Africa executive warns producers to prepare for the new European Union Green Deal
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EU citrus regulation battle continues
Frustrations rise across South African citrus industry as a lack of government support is blamed for ongoing problems
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Truly South African Gala makes waves
South African-bred variety Bigbucks and its Flash Gala brand are changing the apple sector in South Africa
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South African citrus shipments to US resume
Tough recovery in the Cape regions as damage from storms and floods emerges
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Winter storms affect Cape growers
Citrus production in Western Cape hit by storms and flooding, while some fruit destined for US could be delayed
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Uncertainty remains over South African citrus
Despite a good start in Europe, tougher times may be on the horizon when the impact of new EU regulations is truly felt