South Africa has firmly established itself as a frontrunner producer of Pink Lady® apples in the Southern Hemisphere. With an annual output of approximately 5 million cartons, the country is a major player from the Southern Hemisphere, competing with Chile, New Zealand, and Australia for Northern Hemisphere markets.
Lucentlands News
Fruit South Africa Enters New Chapter with Strengthened Leadership and Renewed Industry Focus
Fruit South Africa (FSA), the umbrella body for the country’s fruit industry, has marked a new chapter with key leadership appointments and a strengthened commitment to industry-wide collaboration.
South African Table Grape Harvest ends well after a season defined by ideal weather
South African table grape industry recorded its largest national harvest ever, packing 78.9 million cartons, a 4% increase on last year, with 77.4 million cartons exported.
South Africa’s Kiwifruit Industry
South Africa’s Kiwifruit Industry: A Sweet Surge of Innovation and Opportunity.
South Africa’s kiwifruit industry is experiencing a dynamic transformation or rapid growth.
Grape Evolution’s Visit: A New Era for the Volcani Institute Table Grape Varieties in South Africa
In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce table grape growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel’s Agricultural Research Organisation…
South African Olive Oil Industry: A Rising Star in Quality and Potential
South Africa’s olive oil industry, though relatively young, has emerged as a significant player in the global olive oil market. With olive oil production tripling globally over the last 60 years to meet increasing demand, South African…






