Africa

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2021 South African Apple Exports to China Show Strong StartExport volumes to China of South African apples stood at 173,320 equivalent cartons (12.5 kilograms) through week 15, up five times compared to 2020.	May 06, 2021 Dan Siekman
Celebration Caps Successful Season for South African Table Grapes in ChinaSouth African table grapes to mainland China in the 2021 season had already reached a new high of 1,803,827 cartons (8,117 tons at 4.5 kg/carton) through week 14, up more than 58% over the previous season’s total exports.	April 30, 2021 Produce Report
Is Southern Africa Facing a Reefer Shortage?Market pressures are creating a reefer surplus in China. What does that mean for other exporting nations?	April 24, 2021 Connor W
SHAFFE Congress Keynote Highlights UN Year of Fruits and VegetablesU.N. FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol delivered a keynote speech at the recent SHAFFE congress, highlighting the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021.	April 22, 2021 Emily F
South African Pear Exporters Still Await Final Steps of China Market AccessFrustrated South African pear exporters have now faced a delay of more than one year in the signing of the official pear export protocols for China.	April 11, 2021 Dan Siekman
South African Table Grape Consumption Poised for Growth in ChinaThe South African Table Grapes market development campaign will highlight the excellent flavor and varietal mix of these products alongside the industry’s commitment to meeting the requirements of the China market.	April 01, 2021 Produce Report
[Press Release] S. Hemisphere Fruit Trade Congress Highlighted SHAFFE Key PrioritiesWith 615 registered participants from around the world and two sessions for convenient dial-in from different time zones, the first Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress achieved an exceptional outreach.	March 31, 2021 Produce Report
Southern African Citrus Hits New RecordsThe COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed the growth of Southern African citrus producers.	March 26, 2021 Connor W
South African Apples Head to Market With Strong Quality and VolumeImported counter-seasonal apples from South Africa are on their way to China and expected to hit the market in coming weeks. Growers in South Africa are reporting exceptional quality for this season’s apple crop, with global exports poised to grow an estimated 4% compared to 2020.	March 26, 2021 Dan Siekman
[Press Release] Understand S. Hemisphere–Asia Fresh Fruit Trade Flows at SHAFFE CongressOn March 25, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters will host the first edition of the Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress, for which Produce Report is a media partner.	March 22, 2021 Produce Report