Cooperation SAFE and Haluco 2016/17
South African exporter SAFE will ship the first grapes from the Northern Cape this week, mostly of the early variety Sweet Prime. This first shipment will be two containers which …
New RSA-China grape protocol opens doors
Asian market managers with leading South African export companies have hailed the country’s new table grape protocol with China South Africa’s new protocol for table grape exports to China will …
Bumper season as SAFE prepares to ship 2,3 million cartons of grapes
South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) is preparing to export more than 2.3 million cartons of table grapes in the new season, including a number of new varieties. “We have been …
“Asian markets are logistically a natural trading partner for South Africa”
The UK and European markets are traditionally the most important markets for South African produce and, despite current currency uncertainties and political turmoil, this will remain the case at least …
Western Cape Government discusses Brexit impact
Western Cape businesses have discussed the implications, for the province’s economy, of the anticipated United Kingdom exit from the European Union. Alan Winde, MEC of Economic Opportunities, yesterday chaired a …
Real time ‘live’ harvesting data capture made simpler, better and more centralised
The daily capture and management of agricultural data – especially “live” harvesting figures – of various citrus and grape farms across four South African provinces into one centralised system can …
“A great platform to showcase our harvests – particularly grapes”
A seamless process from planting to harvesting, packing and efficient delivery in customer-centric packaging are among the strong selling points that SAFE marketing manager, Wibo van den Ende, will discuss …
SIZA certificate for Skilderkrans
Global trade boost as SAFE farm is certified compliant. South African Fruit Exporters (SAFE) has strengthened its trading opportunities in global markets, with more farms meeting internationally aligned ethical …
South Africa raids major shipping companies
In South Africa, local operations of Copenhagen-based Maersk and its Safmarine unit, Hamburg Sued Group, the Mediterranean Shipping Co., Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd. and CMA CGM SA in the …
Excellent participation confirmed for Madrid Fruit Attraction
Exhibitor numbers up 20% The Organisers’ Committee of Fruit Attraction, the International Trade Show for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry, met this week in Madrid and confirmed the excellent level …