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七月 28, 2021
Expiration of anti-dumping tariffs on fries leaves South African potato industry vulnerable
Anti-dumping tariffs on frozen French fries imported from the Netherlands and Germany have expired, leaving the South African potato industry vulnerable to ‘dumping’.
四月 27, 2021
New Potatoes South Africa awareness campaign highlights resilience
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has launched a bold new awareness campaign in a bid to create perspective about the resilience and performance of the potato industry’s stakeholders in the country, especially in the context of South Africa recently marking the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 disruption.
十月 23, 2020
Why South Africa Potato Prices Exploded by 140% in Just Four Months
Since mid-June, potato prices have been on average 46% higher than in the same period last year. In four months, the average market price of a 10kg bag has rocketed from below R35 to R83.
十月 25, 2016
Potato Prices in South Africa set to spike
The price of potatoes in South Africa is expected to increase in the next four weeks – and there is a chance of even more hikes in December.
二月 07, 2016
Drought in South Africa pushes potato prices to the highest level ever
Drought and hot conditions since September 2015 have a negative impact on yields in almost all the potato production regions in South Africa. Currently market prices are at the highest levels ever, while potato stock levels are at record low levels.
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七月 31, 2013
Frozen Potato Chips (French Fries) trade war between South Africa and the European Union
South Africa and the European Union (EU) are headed for another bruising dispute over trade access. At issue this time around are frozen potato chips (frozen french fries) from the EU.
四月 30, 2012
Imported French fries – a hot potato topic for the South African economy
Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has recently turned to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, as well as the Minister of Trade & Industry, in order to address the influx of frozen French fries into South Africa.