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South African agriculture welcomes possible 15% U.S. tariff cut
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (276+ words) Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's global tariffs were unlawful, the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa expects the U.S. to implement a 15 per cent tariff on all imports. Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, said a 15 per…...
Madagascar issues arrest warrant in lychee export fraud case
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (311+ words) Madagascar's anti-corruption authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga in connection with an alleged fraud scheme linked to lychee exports. The warrant targets Ravatomanga, known as "Mamy," as investigators examine what local media describe as irregularities…...
South African apple and pear harvest starts earlier than usual
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (479+ words) The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, bringing both opportunities and uncertainty for producers. Initial reports indicate good fruit quality, although factors such as hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to…...
South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion
1+ week, 3+ day ago (140+ words) South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion'FreshPlaza South Africa's agricultural exports are projected to reach record levels in 2025. Export values are expected to exceed US$13.7 billion, supported by continued global demand for citrus, grapes, and macadamia nuts. During…...
Getting grapes through Cape Town port this season is a labour of Hercules
1+ week, 4+ day ago (443+ words) Like others in the industry, their exporter EXSA resorted to using other ports - at greater cost - to ensure fruit is shipped as quickly as possible - not only to protect their grapes' good shelf life, but also, crucially, to ensure they…...
South Korea grants market access for South African table grapes
2+ week, 49+ min ago (234+ words) The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has obtained market access for the export of fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities notified South Africa of the market opening on 23 January…...
We're at Fruit Logistica!
2+ week, 5+ day ago (155+ words) We're at Fruit Logistica!FreshPlaza You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site. If you keep getting this message, please enable cookies in your browser. You are using software which is blocking…...
South African deciduous fruit industry escalates pressure over CTCT delays
2+ week, 6+ day ago (865+ words) South African deciduous fruit industry escalates pressure over CTCT delays'FreshPlaza The South African deciduous fruit industry has intensified engagement with Transnet and is considering formal legal remedies following continued operational problems at the Port of Cape Town The escalation follows…...
South Africa boosts fruit exports on expanded cold-chain logistics
3+ week, 5+ day ago (413+ words) South Africa's agricultural export revenue increased through 2025, with total export receipts estimated at US$11.7 billion to date. Growth has been driven largely by refrigerated shipments that rely on stable cold-chain logistics, according to a statement from Mediterranean Shipping Company. The…...
China and Zimbabwe trade reaches US$4.39 billion in 2025
3+ week, 6+ day ago (344+ words) Trade between China and Zimbabwe reached a new high in 2025, with total bilateral trade valued at US$4.39 billion, according to figures released by the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe. The increase was supported by higher Chinese exports and continued imports of…...