Royal Beauty Apple and Cinnamon Muffins
Summer is here and our South African Royal Beauty apples are showing off their brilliant red colour and signature stripes in the orchards. Now is the perfect time to whip up something delicious in the kitchen using these apples that are as perfect eaten fresh as they are used in baking. These muffins are excellent […]
Tough South African 2022 citrus season sees growers export lower than predicted volumes
Southern African citrus growers packed for export 164.8 million (15kg) cartons to be delivered to global markets in 2022. While this is an increase of 3.2 million cartons when compared to 2021, it is 5.7 million cartons less than what was predicted at the start of the season says Justin Chadwick, CEO of the citrus […]
Positive outcomes for Cape Five at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022
The 2022 Asia Fruit Logistica held in Bangkok in November saw a record amount of trade visitors which were close to 10 000 from over 70 countries. After a 3 year break, Asia Fruit Logistica was back in full swing. Some new trends and insights were shared at the show and there was a strong focus […]
South Africa set for stable and quality new-season stone fruit says SA trade body, Hortgro
South African stone fruit suppliers are predicting a stable and high-quality 2022/23 export season, with improved volumes and a return to smooth trading after a series of logistical challenges over the past year. According to figures from trade body Hortgro, exporters are forecasting a 4% increase each for plums and peaches at 86,000t and 6,550t […]