February 2026 - Citrus Resource Warehouse

Private investment is transforming South African logistics

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:17:10 +0200

KwaZulu-Natal has seen increased rail freight activity in recent months, after assistance from private capital and the prioritisation of integrated logistics ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 27 February 2026

Citrus industry urges stronger biosecurity

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:17:07 +0200

The CGA has emphasised the critical role of biosecurity in protecting agriculture and supporting export-led economic growth, drawing lessons from the ongoing ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 27 February 2026

Biosecurity and strategic investment missing from fiscal plan

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:17:02 +0200

While South Africa’s 2026 National Budget outlines fiscal consolidation and infrastructure reform, it leaves a critical gap: targeted investment to strengthen ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 27 February 2026

South African citrus exports rise as stronger rand squeezes margins

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:16:58 +0200

South Africa's expanding citrus crop is expected to place pressure on growers as export markets approach saturation and the stronger rand reduces returns ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 27 February 2026

South Africa commits to logistics reform for citrus export industry

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:16:56 +0200

The country’s citrus industry says this week’s inclusion of South Africa in AGOA will make no material differences to prospects for exports to the US ..

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 23 February 2026

Strong rand puts damper on bigger citrus crop

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:17 +0200

The growing citrus crop is expected to put pressure on South African farmers this year as existing export markets near saturation. Compounding the effect is a ...

Read the original article here: Farmer's Weekly
Date published: 22 February 2026

South African zero tariffs to China hinge on phytosanitary protocols

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:12 +0200

China will grant zero-tariff access to South African agricultural exports from 1 May 2026 under the China-Africa Economic Partnership Agreement. Until now ...

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

South African citrus navigates regulatory and trade pressure

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:11 +0200

As the global fresh produce sector met in Berlin for Fruit Logistica 2026, discussions reflected a more cautious outlook. According to insights shared by ...

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

Call for input into revised rules for export agents

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:09 +0200

The CGA of Southern Africa has published an invitation to industry stakeholders to participate in public sessions on the redrafted export agent rules under the ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 18 February 2026

SA agriculture outpaces trade barriers with 10% export growth

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:07 +0200

South Africa’s agricultural export sector is projected to surpass $13.7bn in 2026, led strong demand for high-value horticultural products such as citrus ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 18 February 2026

South African agricultural exports reach US$15.1bn in 2025

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:15:02 +0200

South Africa's agricultural exports reached a record US$15.1 billion in 2025, up 10 per cent from 2024. Export activity remained firm across all quarters. In the fourth ...

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

Citrus growers welcome tariff free trade deal

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:14:59 +0200

The CGA has welcomed last week’s announcement of a framework trade deal between South Africa and China as a “significant development” for citrus growers, the ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 16 February 2026

South African agricultural exports set to exceed US$13.7 billion

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:14:57 +0200

South Africa's agricultural exports are projected to reach record levels in 2025. Export values are expected to exceed US$13.7 billion, supported by ...

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

Exciting transition expected for citrus from the N to the S Hemisphere

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:14:55 +0200

The citrus market is preparing for an exciting transition from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere in the coming months ...

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

Opinion: Sona 2026 – same old story for logistics sector

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:15:04 +0200

The government will soon be announcing more public-private partnership (PPP) agreements to bolster the progress that has already been made to speed up ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 12 February 2026

S Africa's wrapped season in India offers lessons for citrus exporters

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:15:03 +0200

South Africa's mandarin and orange exports to India doubled in 2025, but spelled trouble for Indian importers, says Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at DFC Global ...

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

South African fruit promoter cherishes decades of relationships

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:59 +0200

For close to thirty years, Safpro, South African Fruit Promotors, has been representing South African citrus, pomefruit, and grape farmers on the global stage ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 9 February 2026

SA farm exports hit record even as US shipment crash

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:58 +0200

Africa and Asia absorb bulk of shipments as US tariffs bite ...

Read the original article here: Moneyweb Today
Date published: 9 February 2026

South Africa advances landmark trade partnership with China

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:57 +0200

South Africa has taken a major step toward strengthening its trade relationship with China after the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition signed a ...

Read the original article here: BizCommunity
Date published: 9 February 2026

Citrus sector welcomes Agoa extension

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:56 +0200

The CGA of Southern Africa has welcomed the recent reauthorisation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 6 February 2026