Capespan announces change in leadership
Managing director Tonie Fuchs has resigned, and will be replaced by Charl du Bois in August
Capespan announces change in leadership
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Global Cherry Summit sets out Chile’s consumption challenge
As output soars, investment in promotions, quality and logistics will be key to preventing an erosion in value
“Significant increase” in South African soft citrus crop
The country’s first seasonal forecast for soft citrus exports have emerged, with volumes pegged at 38m cartons
Port of Cape Town takes small step forward
Despite new thinking at the transport authority, the fresh produce export sector expects problems at the port to continue for some time
Joy Wing Mau Group attends Global Cherry Summit
Joy Wing Mau attends key event in Chile to join hands with leading players in promoting development of the cherry industry
Thai Prime Minister pushes for growth in durian exports
Thai government addresses cold-storage prices and labour shortages to boost durian exports
Sunkist highlights start of California Star Ruby grapefruit season
National Display contest in the US this July will look to help retailers boost the grapefruit category by promoting flavour and health benefits
Tru-Cape enjoys positive campaign
While the company is expecting a slightly smaller crop than the wider South African forecast, overall conditions are excellent
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
New varieties dominate Chilean table grape offering
Non-traditional varieties are forecast to make up more than 60 per cent of the industry’s total exports this season
Frutas de Chile strengthens ties with Sichuan
Frutas de Chile and Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group sign collaboration agreement to promote fruit trade
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Joy Wing Mau Group attends Global Cherry Summit
Joy Wing Mau attends key event in Chile to join hands with leading players in promoting development of the cherry industry
Sunkist highlights start of California Star Ruby grapefruit season
National Display contest in the US this July will look to help retailers boost the grapefruit category by promoting flavour and health benefits
New varieties dominate Chilean table grape offering
Non-traditional varieties are forecast to make up more than 60 per cent of the industry’s total exports this season
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
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