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FRUIT ATTRACTION – MADRID

Oct 24, 2019

Fruit Attraction took place in Madrid from 22-24 October 2019. The FPEF stand under the banner of Fruit SA was incredibly busy. Ambassador Mtintso together with the FPEF CEO, Mr Anton Kruger opened the show. ...

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World Citrus Organisation: More nations set to join

Oct 24, 2019

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More countries, including Brazil, Uruguay, Turkey and Egypt, are expected to join the newly established World Citrus Organisation, whose formation was confirmed this week in Madrid (22 October 2019). Read the full article by clicking on the attachment below: world-citrus-organisation-more-nations-set-to-join...

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RUSSIA OPEN FOR MORE SA FOOD PRODUCTS

Sep 25, 2019

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The Russian market is open for more South African food products but South African companies require to strengthen their marketing efforts in order to penetrate the market successfully and increase their presence. This is the view of the Head of Food and Agriculture at the...

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WATCH OUR CEO IN ACTION AT FRESH PRODUCE INDIA 2019

Sep 23, 2019

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FEATURING STREETWIRES

Sep 05, 2019

by Claudia Walklett

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Should you want to know who the people are that are responsible for the beautiful beadwork used on the cover of our Export Directory, please click on the link below to read more about them. Media Profile - Streetwires. ...

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South African Star Ruby Grapefruit back on South Korean shelves

Aug 14, 2019

by Claudia Walklett

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South African Star Ruby grapefruit back on South Korean shelves Six years ago after a citrus congress in South Korea, South African growers noticed that there was an appetite for the Star Ruby grapefruit. Then last year, after various visits to the country during the past...

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SIZA Focus Newsletter

Aug 14, 2019

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Please click on the link below to read the latest SIZA focus (Newsletter). In this edition, feedback is given on the Social (Ethical) programme, Environmental assurance and also showcasing their Conservation video, i.e. SIZA cares for the environment. SIZA Focus Newsletter Issue 3...

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GENERIC PROMOTION OF GRAPEFRUIT IN SEOUL

Aug 13, 2019

by Claudia Walklett

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We participated in a generic promotion of South African grapefruit in Seoul (South Korea) from 7-9 August. It was a joint promotion with the Grapefruit Variety Focus Group’s TASTE company. It included a luncheon hosted by the FPEF (in conjunction with the SA Embassy in...

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PMA FRESH CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW

Aug 13, 2019

by Claudia Walklett

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The Fresh Connections Conference and Trade Show, hosted by the PMA (Produce Marketing Association) was held at the Century City Convention Centre on 30 and 31 July. Feedback from our members who attended it, was that the speakers and topics were excellent. The FPEF’s participation...

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PMA Fresh Connections

Jul 03, 2019

by Claudia Walklett

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Please click on the link below to see the brochure with regards to the upcoming PMA Fresh Connections taking place in Century City from 30-31 July. PMAFCSA Conference Brochure Digital format...

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The Spanish port of Vigo seeks to consolidate as port of entry for South African oranges
The Port of Vigo has planned a visit to South Africa next February in order to try consolidating as a destination for the South African oranges shipped by sea. The Spanish terminal became a point of entry to Europe for these citrus fruits last summer.

The president of the Port Authority of Vigo, Enrique López Veiga, has highlighted the efficiency of the phytosanitary inspections carried out by the authorities in the port, thereby addressing the concerns of Spanish citrus growers about the possibility of South African citrus bringing pests into the EU. “I have seen how the inspections are carried out. The officials here are top-notch; very professional officials. I think that the inspection regime is a bit excessive, but we have accepted it,” said López Veiga.

South Africa is the main exporter of citrus in the European Union, only behind Spain, and the Port of Vigo became its entry terminal last August, with the prospect of 40,000 tons of oranges reaching Europe every year. This news was not well received by Spanish producers.

The Port of Vigo wants to strengthen its commitment to fruit, and after its recent visit to Tangier, it will seek to become the receiving terminal for Moroccan berries. López Veiga also appreciated the decision of the Delmonte company to choose Vigo. “It was a very beneficial business decision for the Port of Vigo. Delmonte did not accept the conditions imposed by certain shipping companies and preferred to choose a port that had several ocean lines,” he said.

Source: noticiasgalicia.com

Publication date: Wed 4 Dec 2019

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