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pdf South African citrus gains new cold treatment option for India market  Published Popular

South African citrus exporters have gained greater flexibility in accessing the Indian market following India’s approval of in-transit cold treatment for fresh citrus ...

Read the original article here: Farmer's Weekly
Date published: 24 August 2026

pdf "Growing citrus surpluses as SAn cultivation continues to expand"  Published Popular

The South African citrus season is facing a number of challenges. "It's not just the higher volumes, but quality management in particular that's an issue this year ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 21 August 2026

pdf CGA updates citrus export residue rules  Published Popular

Southern African citrus growers have been advised to follow revised plant-protection product restrictions to ensure fruit complies with residue limits in destination ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 20 August 2026

pdf AGOA extension fails to boost fruit exports as tariffs take precedence  Published Popular

Industry leaders in South Africa say the extended AGOA trade agreement offers limited practical advantage while punishing US tariffs remain in place.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 19 August 2026

pdf Agoa extension could keep SA agriculture competitive in US market  Published Popular

A likely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), with South Africa’s continued inclusion, would help the country’s agricultural ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 19 August 2026

pdf EU imported a record 1.57 million tons of citrus fruit this season  Published Popular

This season, the European Union has imported a record-breaking 1,572,564 tons of citrus, marking the highest level on record. This information comes from a report ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 August 2026

pdf Strong demand for mandarins from South Africa  Published Popular

Citrus fruit from South Africa arrives in the U.S. on a weekly basis. At the moment, two container ships are on their way from South Africa to the U.S. East Coast and ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 August 2026

pdf New export conditions boost South African citrus shipments to India  Published Popular

After almost a decade of negotiations, India approved new export conditions for South African citrus, incorporating additional fruit fly cold treatment options.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 18 August 2026

pdf Sweet C shines in Middle East despite logistical challenges  Published Popular

The Middle East remains a key market for Sweet C mandarins, even as ongoing regional instability continues to place pressure on supply chains. Longer transit ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 18 August 2026

pdf India finally says yes to SA citrus after 10 year wait  Published Popular

New treatment options improve access but tariffs remain a barrier for growers.

Read the original article here: Business Day
Date published: 18 August 2026

pdf South Africa gains cold treatment options for citrus exports to India  Published Popular

After nearly a decade of negotiations, newly approved export conditions for citrus to India have been established. India has approved the inclusion of additional ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 17 August 2026

pdf India eases cold treatment rules for SA citrus exports  Published Popular

South African citrus exporters will be able to choose from a wider range of approved cold-treatment protocols when shipping fruit to India, following a change in the ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 17 August 2026

pdf SA citrus exports to India gain new treatment options  Published Popular

South African citrus exporters have gained additional market access options in India after nearly a decade of negotiations, with Indian authorities approving new ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 17 August 2026

pdf South African citrus growers face labour shortages as migrants leave  Published Popular

South Africa's unemployment rate reached 33.6 per cent in Q2 2026, representing about 8.5 million people, according to Statistics South Africa.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 14 August 2026

pdf Cape Town port cuts vessel waiting times by 61% ahead of fruit season  Published Popular

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announces that the Port of Cape Town has recorded significant operational improvements ahead of the 2026/27 deciduous ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 14 August 2026

pdf South African Witkrans oranges arrive ...  Published Popular

A small quantity of South African Witkrans Navel oranges has arrived, currently selling for approximately ¥240-250 (US$35.56-37.04) per large box.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 13 August 2026

pdf Big bump in Indian demand for SAn soft citrus despite 30% tariff  Published Popular

Rederberg Estates in Hoedspruit would, in a normal year, have finished picking and packing mandarins by this time, leaving them to focus on their last crop, Valencias.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 13 August 2026

pdf South Africa's citrus industry marks inaugural annual citrus day  Published Popular

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the Citrus Growers Association's (CGA) inaugural Annual ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 12 August 2026

pdf South Africa lowers 2026 citrus export forecast to 205.3mn cartons  Published Popular

The CGA has revised its citrus export estimate down to 205.3mn cartons as the industry contends with disrupted Middle East trade routes and adverse weather

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 12 August 2026

pdf Simon Rudland opens $25 million citrus processing plant at Beitbridge  Published Popular

Simon Rudland has commissioned a $25 million citrus processing plant in Beitbridge, the Zimbabwean border town on the Limpopo River crossing into South Africa ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 11 August 2026

pdf Western Cape targets 40,000 more containers with logistics upgrades  Published Popular

Improving the Western Cape's logistics system will be essential if the province is to achieve its export ambitions and create thousands of new jobs ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 10 August 2026

pdf South Africa faces 48.7% drop in orange prices as citrus season peaks  Published Popular

South Africa, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Australia, and Uruguay are currently in their citrus marketing seasons, although products such as lemons, oranges, and easy peelers ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 10 August 2026

pdf South Africa cuts 2026 citrus export estimate to 205.3 million cartons  Published Popular

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its 2026 total export estimate downward following meetings of its variety focus groups.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 10 August 2026

pdf CGA makes revision to citrus export estimate as season ramps up  Published Popular

Following the most recent meetings with industry officials, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) revised its total export estimate for 2026 ... 

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 7 August 2026

pdf Peak citrus volumes put Durban under pressure  Published Popular

South Africa's citrus export season has reached peak volumes, placing pressure on the Port of Durban as supply chain constraints affect the movement of fruit.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 7 August 2026

pdf 'Highly unusual' South African citrus season tests industry resilience  Published Popular

Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, says the current season has been “highly unusual”, with conflict in the Middle East ...

Read the original article here: Farmer's Weekly
Date published: 6 August 2026

pdf WATCH: Citrus growers exports to be squeezed this season  Published Popular

Business Day TV spoke to Paul Hardman, COO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa

Read the original article here: Business Day
Date published: 6 August 2026

pdf War and floods cost SA citrus growers millions in exports  Published Popular

Growers cut export forecast as weather damage and shipping disruptions squeeze season prospects

Read the original article here: Business Day
Date published: 6 August 2026

pdf SA citrus export estimate falls as season peaks  Published Popular

South Africa's citrus industry has revised its 2026 export forecast downward as weather disruptions, port congestion and global market pressures continue to ...

Read the original article here: Biz Community
Date published: 5 August 2026

pdf Opinion | Yet another hurdle for the South African citrus industry  Published Popular

The morning of Friday the 24th of July 2026 saw the Trump administration install tariffs on 60 countries, ostensibly in relation to issues concerning trade relations ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 4 August 2026

pdf TNPA seeks investors for Durban port logistics expansion  Published Popular

Private investors are being invited to develop two logistics sites within the Port of Durban as Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) looks to expand port capacity ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 3 August 2026

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