Latest News From South Africa

The Summer Citrus from South Africa group has reflected on over two decades shipping citrus to the U.S. markets in the summer months and the key partnerships that have supported exports.

The summer promotion will offer shoppers a chance to win prizes and feature a variety of content and campaigns to boost South African citrus.

Analysts expect South African citrus exports to the U.S. to grow in 2023 despite mixed production trends among citrus varieties, according to a USDA report.

Summer Citrus from South Africa has started its shipping season with high-quality arrivals in the U.S., the group says.

The opportunity for South African plums in the U.S. market emerged when U.S. authorities tightened 2021 Chilean plum import regulations following pest detection.

Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced a joint venture to develop South African avocado production.

New European Union rules governing imports of South African citrus are raising objections and a possible World Trade Organization action by the South African government, according to a news release.

Shipments of South African citrus are arriving in the U.S. this week, according to the marketing group Summer Citrus from South Africa.

The production of South African citrus, mainly soft citrus, new orange varieties, lemons and limes is estimated to continue its strong growth in the 2020-21 marketing year, according to a new report from the USDA.

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow expanded U.S. port access to citrus from South Africa.

Vanguard International, Issaquah, Wash., has been named a gold-level member of Tru-Cape’s Millionaires’ Club, purchasing 2.5 million cartons of apples and pears from the South African exporter.

Total South Africa citrus exports will reach record levels in 2020 and exports to the U.S. also are setting new highs.

The borders may remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Summer Citrus from South Africa is able to participate in the Produce Marketing Association’s virtual Fresh Summit Oct. 13-15.

Salix Fruits has hired Shaun Swart as country manager for South Africa.

The season for South African citrus in the U.S. is near.

South Africa will go on a nationwide lockdown midnight March 26 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, but industry sources report fruit exports are expected to continue without interruption.

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is expanding its global avocado network with a partnership to market South African fruit to Europe and Asian markets, including China.

South Africa citrus production and exports will continue to rise in 2020, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

Capespan recently completed a two-year process to restructure its fruit business to simplify service for customers and grower partners.

Summer Citrus from South Africa is bringing back the Taste of Summer sweepstakes, asking consumers to share their experience on social media.

Duty-free access to the U.S. market is one factor in rising production and exports of South African citrus, according to a new report.

In Citrusdal, South Africa, members of Summer Citrus from South Africa have made plans for the summer season of U.S. imports.

Gerrit van der Merwe Sr., who was instrumental in setting up the collaborative structure South African citrus growers use in determining exports to the U.S., has died.

Faced with a drought that threatened residential water supplies in the Western Cape, Summer Citrus from South Africa says technology, innovation and best practices ensured citrus growers will have a prosperous season.

​​​​​​​Summer Citrus from South Africa’s summer season is coming to a close with the last two shipments arriving in the U.S. this month, along with its first shipment of the midknight variety.