South African Pear Exports Down by a Fifth

Europe’s pear crop and monthly stock volumes were down – but so was South Africa’s, drastically: almost 20% fewer pears will be exported this season. Volumes were lower than had been initially expected, even when hail is factored in. Fortunately sizing was not significantly influenced by the drop in volumes. The result is a pear […]
South African Citrus Exports – A Pause in Growth in 2023?

CGA’s first count predictions are in. According to the CGA’s first count, South Africa’s citrus export potential to date stands at 142.5 million boxes. This figure does not yet include the late hybrid forecast, which will be published later. The 2023 export season comes after an extremely difficult 2022 for South African growers, which resulted […]
Fruit Logistica Berlin 2023

Fruit Logistica Berlin is the leading fruit trade exhibitions in the world and this year was no different. 63 470 trade visitors and buyers from over 140 countries as well as 2610 exhibitors from 92 countries gathered in Berlin for the annual event. Our senior management team also attended the 3 day event to meet […]
South African Industry Set for an Average Pome Fruit Export Crop in 2023

Hortgro releases latest pome export crop estimates.