The South African Fruit Journal features current information pertaining to the fruit industry in SA.
This bilingual, bi-monthly magazine’s main purpose is to transfer information to all role players and those interested parties in the SA Fruit Industry. We publish popular as well as scientific research articles of interest with subjects ranging from product innovation, agricultural services and training, marketing and exports, to international news and trends. This publication is an informative communication tool that unites the SA Fruit Industry.
The print subscription fee is R250 per annum for South African subscribers. This includes delivery of the journal at your doorstep.
As a grower or role player in the fruit industry, your subscription can ensure that you stay well-informed of the latest information and trends.

Joining hands to curb hunger
Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) is the United Nations’ goal to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture” by 2030. In 2025, the glaring lag in achieving SDG2 is largely due to extreme weather events, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, food price surges, and geopolitical disruptions. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 (SOFI) reports on the causes and impacts of food price inflation, examines its effects on different food groups and diet affordability, and offers effective policy interventions to help countries end hunger, food insecurity, and all forms of malnutrition. Its latest assessment of world hunger – measured by the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) – shows signs of improvement in recent years, largely driven by Asia, Southern Asia and South America. Between 638 and 720 million people (up to 8.8% of the global population) faced hunger in 2024, representing…






