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Cape Town upgrades raise hopes for smoother grape exports
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FP.com
Growers in Namibia and South Africa report stable vineyard development, with harvest expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Early harvest in NamibiaIn Namibia, harvest usually opens the regional export window.
The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) is expected to release its first outlook for 2024/25 shortly.
TopFruit viticulturist Morné Bester said, "While Limpopo often faces weather-related challenges, growers remain optimistic and are building on the success of previous seasons."
With early harvests expected in Namibia and Limpopo, followed by the Northern Cape, the region is preparing to supply international markets as global demand trends remain uncertain.
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