South Africa: A better (bee)hive for easier beekeeping
Beekeepers have used wood for their hives since time immemorial, and beekeeper Ryno Barnes of Hout Bay in the Western Cape was no exception. Wood
February 14, 2022
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UK import data: interactive data map
The UK’s Office for National Statistics publishes the country’s economic and trade data. A small selection is provided below – allowing users to obtain an
February 12, 2022
Coega Development Corporation creates investment-ready platform to boost South Africa aquaculture
In an effort to unlock the aquaculture sector in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipal region, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has decided to develop a
February 11, 2022
What will 2022 bring for South African citrus?
During the past year, the South African citrus industry has regularly pointed to the challenges it has faced, such as those at the country’s ports.
February 11, 2022
South Africa needs new agricultural markets urgently
South Africa has seen great success in the past 15 years in opening new agricultural export markets through a range of international trade agreements, says
February 1, 2022
Wine exports make healthy recovery in 2021
Despite being negatively impacted by a series of local alcohol sales bans, global freight and localised port issues, and a shortage of glass and packaging
January 19, 2022
South African companies scored deals worth millions at Intra-African Trade Fair
Most of the more than 80 government-supported South African companies which showcased their products and services at the week-long Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), which ended
December 21, 2021
South Africa’s exports have the potential to drive growth in post-pandemic boom
South Africa is experiencing a record trade surplus in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic with our exports far outpacing imports. This is according to
December 21, 2021
Rebrand for South African berry industry body
South Africa’s berry industry body has decided to rebrand itself as BerriesZA after operating as the South African Berry Producers Association (SABPA) for some years.
December 21, 2021
New direct sourcing opportunities from South Africa for UK food wholesalers
As Britain emerges from its coronavirus lockdown, firms in the UK are facing a host of challenges as they attempt to get back to business
December 21, 2021
South African government outlines bold steps to grow industrial output and support greater economic inclusion
A bold set of actions to grow industrial output and support greater economic inclusion was announced today by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister
December 21, 2021
The UK has deregulated citrus imports, including from South Africa
With the UK’s departure from the European Union’s (EU’s) single market and customs union at the start of this year, London has deregulated, among other
December 20, 2021
South Africa’s DTIC announces economic recovery support interventions
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has announced that the economic recovery support interventions announced by Minister Ebrahim Patel, a fortnight ago is
December 8, 2021
RSA blueberries pick up pace
The South African blueberry season is gaining momentum as growers across the country move to peak production.
South Africa will this campaign export some 25,000
December 8, 2021
New Export Barriers Monitoring Mechanism (EBMM) system is key in addressing South Africa’s export barriers
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will launch the Export Barriers Monitoring Mechanism (EBMM) on Monday, 31 August 2020 starting from 10:00.
December 8, 2021
