Africa

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South Africa’s Citrus Sector Suffers Amid Violent ProtestsThe recent violent protests in South Africa in support of jailed former President Jacob Zuma have severely affected the country’s citrus exports during peak season.	July 19, 2021 Jing Zang
Pagoda and Hortgro Stage South African Apple Retail Promotions in ChinaOn July 4, industry association Hortgro Pome and fruit retailer Pagoda teamed up to hold a tasting event for Pagoda’s Newton brand of South African Fuji apples.	July 07, 2021 Dan Siekman
South African Lemon Export Requirements to China RelaxedA revised protocol is set to loosen the rules for South African lemon exports to China. South Africa expects to ship 25,000 metric tons of lemons to China by 2024.	July 01, 2021 Emily C
2020/21 Global Table Grape Exports Expected To Hit Record HighAccording to a recent USDA report, the global table grape industry looks set to see a successful season in marketing year 2020/21, with bumper harvests in China, Peru and South Africa.	June 18, 2021 Jing Zang
Fruit Day and Hortgro Partner To Promote South African Apples in ChinaIf current trends hold, 2021 is shaping up to be a record season for South Africa’s apple exports to China. Through week 21, the cumulative export volume was more than double that at the same point last season.	June 14, 2021 Dan Siekman
2020–2021 Blueberry Yearbook Reveals Southern Hemisphere Export DataThe recently published 2020–2021 Blueberry Yearbook shows that Peru continues to lead Southern Hemisphere blueberry exports.	June 10, 2021 Emily F
SHAFFE Releases Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Outlook Survey ResultsThe results of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Outlook Survey show a generally positive outlook for the 2021 season and beyond.	May 24, 2021 Emily F
[Press Release] WCO Publishes Annual Southern Hemisphere Citrus Production ForecastAt its annual general meeting, the World Citrus Organisation presented its Southern Hemisphere production and export forecast and announced the launch of its Health and Nutrition Working Group.	May 21, 2021 Produce Report
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