News Archive: 2017

SA Fruit Journal – Louterwater Granny Smith – June / July 2017

A mutation selected by Le roux Muller on the farm Louterwater Landgoed, Louterwater, Langkloof. A very early Granny variety harvesting from late February to early March, which is ideal for extending your Granny Smith season. Read more…

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SA Fruit Journal – Provedo – Aug / Sept 2017

The internationally renowned stone fruit program Provedo, managed by TopFruit in South Africa, offers a wide range of varieties to suit the needs of local producers.  Read more…

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Spain’s Provedo eyes growth for stonefruit varieties in U.S., South Africa – Aug 2017

Now well established in the key Mediterranean stonefruit-growing countries of Spain, Italy and Turkey, a leading breeder is increasing its presence in other major production countries around the world to spur on future growth.  Read more …

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SAPLA Growers Update – Sept 2017

Growing the Brand : Although this year will be extremely difficult for Pink Lady® apples with much lower volumes than expected due to the drought, it is also very exciting as TopFruit commenced brand management in parts of Africa and is in the second year of managing the islands of Mauritius and Reunion. Read more…

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