July 2026 - Citrus Resource Warehouse

Research and logistics drive SA citrus export growth

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:33:11 +0200

South Africa’s rise as the world’s leading citrus exporter is rooted in decades of investment in research, genetics, and innovation. Wandile Sihlobo and CGA CEO ...

Read the original article here: Farmer's Weekly
Date published: 30 July 2026

AMFresh Alizza mandarin pomelo hybrid launches at Checkers

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:33:09 +0200

The seedless, easy-to-peel Alizza variety is now available exclusively at Checkers stores across the country.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 29 July 2026

The Alizza fruit is here: Checkers latest fresh produce innovation

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:33:08 +0200

South African shoppers can now get their hands on an award-winning citrus variety as Checkers brings The Alizza fruit exclusively to stores nationwide.

Read the original article here: Biz Community
Date published: 29 July 2026

SummerStar Ruby answers the food doctors call

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:36 +0200

There new South African SummerStar Ruby grapefruit campaign is underpinned by a strong health message.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 27 July 2026

M. East conflict threatens SA citrus exports as peace deal collapses

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:35 +0200

CGA chief executive Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele warns that the resumption of Middle East hostilities poses a serious threat to South African citrus exports.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 27 July 2026

U.S. confirms 12.5% tariff on South African imports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:34 +0200

The United States has confirmed that most South African imports will be subject to a 12.5% tariff under its new Section 301 forced-labour trade action ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 24 July 2026

South African exports to US face new 12 5% tariff but with exemptions

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:32 +0200

The US has, from July 24, imposed new tariffs of 12.5% on South African products for the country’s “failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 24 July 2026

"The Chinese mandarin is always a fast selling fruit"

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:32 +0200

The import of citrus to India has hit a couple of bumps, as the logistics have been disrupted by the tensions in the Middle East, says Sagar Tikyani ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 23 July 2026

South Africa court ruling raises tax questions for citrus growers

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:31 +0200

South Africa's Western Cape High Court has ruled that approximately US$581,000 (R9.6 million) placed by Meiring Citrus ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 22 July 2026

Overstocked orange juice factories due to US tariffs bedevil SA season

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:29 +0200

"From a logistics point of view, we expect that the next three to four weeks are going to be deeply difficult," says Leardt van der Burgh ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 22 July 2026

Tax ruling against citrus producer could affect other farmers

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:28 +0200

A Western Cape High Court ruling that money placed in a structured self-insurance account is not tax-deductible could have implications for farmers using similar ...

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

South African citrus exports face stricter UK import rules

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:25 +0200

South African citrus exports to the United Kingdom could face stricter phytosanitary requirements from mid-2027 under proposals to align Great Britain's sanitary ...

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

How easily can SA citrus packhouses conform to new EU packaging ...

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:23 +0200

The company buys around 27 different types of cartons – eleven of those designed specifically for citrus – for the five packhouses within the ANB Group ...

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

Private rail operators could cut SA citrus export logistics costs ...

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:22 +0200

Citrus Growers’ Association says planned arrival of competing private rail operators could save billions of rand each year

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 21 July 2026

How Western Cape citrus aims to unlock export growth ...

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:04:21 +0200

How Western Cape citrus aims to unlock export growth through economic diplomacy

Read the original article here: Business Day
Date published: 19 July 2026

UK plans stricter phytosanitary rules for South African citrus

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:58:42 +0200

South African citrus exporters face potentially stricter phytosanitary requirements for shipments to the United Kingdom from mid-2027, under proposed changes ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 16 July 2026

Citrus supply from South Africa steadily arriving

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:58:41 +0200

Citrus from South Africa entered the U.S. market during the 1st week of June with sufficient supply to adhere to the demand of U.S. consumers.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 16 July 2026

Cara Caras the standout for SA citrus producer

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:58:39 +0200

After a delayed start caused by wet weather, the Australian citrus season has hit its stride, with excellent internal fruit quality and strong export demand ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 16 July 2026

Western Cape targets logistics reform to triple exports by 2035

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:58:37 +0200

The Western Cape aims to triple its exports by 2035, but says the target will only be achievable if longstanding bottlenecks in ports, rail, air cargo and logistics ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 15 July 2026

UK rule changes could tighten SA citrus exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:58:35 +0200

South African citrus exporters could face stricter phytosanitary requirements for shipments to the United Kingdom from mid-2027 under proposed changes ...

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 15 July 2026