South Africa

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[Press Release] South African Table Grape Industry Releases Second Crop EstimateSATI has released its second crop estimate for the 2021/22 season, with the total intake volume forecast to be between 72.8 million and 77.7 million cartons.	February 17, 2022 Produce Report
South African Pears Granted Market Access to China After 18 YearsIn December, South African pears were finally granted access to the Chinese market after 18 years of waiting.	January 06, 2022 Philip K
Southern African Grapefruit Exports See Growth in 2021Southern Africa’s grapefruit exports have witnessed a strong recovery this season after dry conditions last year, with exports to China up 52%.	November 17, 2021 Philip K
Higher Prices Anticipated for South African Table Grapes This SeasonOwing to increased production and transportation costs, high prices are expected for South African table grapes in the upcoming 2021/22 season.	November 01, 2021 Jing Zang
ClemenGold Mandarins Gain Traction at Xianfeng StoresA strong reputation earned in previous years and attractive prices this season are helping ClemenGold mandarins enjoy high repeat purchase rates at Xianfeng stores across China.	September 14, 2021 Jing Zang
Relaxed Protocol for South African Lemon Exports to China Takes EffectChina’s revised protocol loosening the rules for South African lemon exports to China came into effect on Aug. 31.	September 09, 2021 Emily C
Banner Year in China for South African Apples, YOY Exports Nearly DoubleThrough week 33, South Africa’s exports of apples to China for the 2021 season stood at just over 10,000 tons, a 93% year-on-year increase.	September 08, 2021 Dan Siekman
Cyberattack Disrupts South African PortsForecasts for South Africa’s citrus season have been cut following setbacks caused by the pandemic, civil unrest and a recent cyberattack.	August 03, 2021 Emily C
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