South Africa
The organization says this import program complements domestic citrus production and maintains category continuity throughout the season.
U.S. importers expect to have ample supplies and seem eager for the season to get underway.
This year’s promotional design will feature the South African flag and the unique growing characteristics of the country.
The company reports growing partnerships in the Southern Hemisphere to meet growing demand in the U.S. and Canada for organic and Fair Trade citrus.
The annual shift to international suppliers has been smooth this year and ensures retailers have a constant supply of the popular apple, Oppy says.
The company says its Southern Hemisphere grower partners will provide good supplies through the season.
Sales have begun in Australia, production is in early stages in South America, and New Zealand and South Africa are testing new varieties.
As of the conclusion of the 2023 season, South African citrus exporters marked 25 years of shipping fruit to the U.S., and shipments of citrus fruit from South Africa have more than doubled since 2019, the group says.
The New Rochelle, N.Y.-based importer says its volumes of early summer star ruby grapefruit are now available for shipment out of New Jersey.
Exports of apple, pears, and grapes continue to rise from South Africa, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In Citrusdal, South Africa, members of Summer Citrus from South Africa have made plans for the summer season of U.S. imports.
Summer Citrus from South Africa has started its shipping season with high-quality arrivals in the U.S., the group says.
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.
The summer promotion will offer shoppers a chance to win prizes and feature a variety of content and campaigns to boost South African citrus.
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.
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.
AgroFresh is expanding its global footprint and post-harvest product offerings to include preservation for table grapes and berries with the recent addition of South Africa-based Tessara.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, Inc. has announced a joint venture to develop South African avocado production.
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.
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.
Shipments of South African citrus are arriving in the U.S. this week, according to the marketing group Summer Citrus from South Africa.
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.
Summer Citrus from South Africa is bringing back the Taste of Summer sweepstakes, asking consumers to share their experience on social media.
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.
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.
The season for South African citrus in the U.S. is near.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on a proposal to allow South African citrus imports at all U.S. ports, without the current cold treatment requirement now in place.