Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Aquaculture

New blueberry sorter combines optical grading with gentle fruit handling

Earlier this year, Milbor PMC unveiled its new optical blueberry sorter, the MXM BN.2. Fruit Attraction 2026 was another event where the machine was presented and grabbed the attention...

Washington Raises South Africa’s Sugar Quota as Local Sales Keep Falling

South Africa's sugar producers are finding more room to sell abroad just as the domestic market tightens around...

Automated fruit sorting and defect detection target packing efficiency

Sorma Group is attending Fruit Attraction, demonstrating two new technologies designed to make fruit handling faster, more precise,...

Maersk earnings forecast raised to US$14.3 billion despite oversupply risks

Clarksons Securities has raised its earnings forecasts for Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk but maintained its sell recommendation,...

US Importers Brace for Leaner South African Lychee Season Amid Supply and Cost Pressures

MIAMI — United States fruit importers are preparing for a tighter supply of South African lychees this winter,...
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SACU Is Holding South Africa Back and Botswana’s Import Bans Are Proof

Botswana accounts for 6% of South Africa's agricultural exports, valued at US$845 million in 2025, a trading relationship significant enough to warrant serious diplomatic...

Trout Farm Accused of Neglecting Lesotho Dam Communities

Katse Dam, Lesotho: A prominent trout farming operation on Lesotho's Katse Dam, SanLei Premium Trout, is facing accusations of failing to adequately contribute to...