https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/641.html South Africa news 15 Commodities & Fairtrade news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/641.html en-us Tue, 19 May 2026 18:06:49 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-tops-spain-in-2025-citrus-exports-170986a South Africa was the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, exporting 2.9 million tonnes and narrowly exceeding Spain during the past season. 1-267958 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fao-food-price-index-rises-for-third-straight-month-625431a The FAO Food Price Index rose for a third consecutive month in April, driven largely by higher vegetable oil prices and increases in cereal and rice costs linked to elevated energy prices and disruptions in the Near East. 1-267951 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/entries-open-for-2026-south-african-preserve-championships-514350a Agri-Expo has opened entries for the second South African Preserve Championships following the launch of the competition in 2025. 1-267916 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fruit-importers-face-shrinking-margins-as-currency-swings-wipe-out-profits-392778a Currency volatility is increasingly eroding profitability for fruit importers, with fluctuations of as little as 3–5% capable of wiping out margins on individual shipments, according to new insights from cross-border payments platform Verto. 1-267603 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-supply-chains-face-real-world-test-amid-geopolitical-tensions-392008a Africa has spent the post-pandemic years strengthening its supply chains through increased investment in infrastructure and trade systems. 1-267353 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-citrus-exports-get-china-boost-after-protocol-update-392938a South Africa’s citrus exports to China are set to become more efficient and competitive following an updated plant health protocol that introduces additional phytosanitary treatment options. 1-267213 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/citrus-sector-flags-fuel-risks-ahead-of-2026-export-season-511390a South Africa’s citrus industry is raising concerns over fuel availability and rising costs ahead of the 2026 export season, warning that diesel shortages could disrupt logistics at a critical time for agricultural exports. 1-266906 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-targets-multibillion-rand-pistachio-industry-400909a South Africa is aiming to develop a multibillion-rand pistachio sector, with ambitions to produce up to 60,000 tonnes annually and secure 5–8% of the global market within the next decade. The country could become one of the top six or seven producers worldwide. 1-266565 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-food-prices-rise-in-february-as-wheat-oils-climb-288887a Global food commodity prices rose in February, ending a five-month decline, as higher quotations for wheat, most vegetable oils, and several meat types outweighed declines in cheese and sugar, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). 1-266260 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-opens-chinese-market-with-first-stone-fruit-shipment-628861a South Africa has exported its first shipment of stone fruit to China, marking the start of a new trade protocol expected to expand the country’s deciduous fruit exports. Approximately 20,000 cartons of premium plums, including African Delight and Ruby Star varieties, left the Freshness First Packhouse in Franschhoek for the Chinese market. 1-265811 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commodities & Fairtrade South Africa