News Articles 2026 - Citrus Resource Warehouse

Imported apple prices rise, citrus market shows mixed performance

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:54 +0200

The South African citrus market is showing mixed performance. South African Midknight oranges, which arrived earlier in the season, are currently priced at ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 7 September 2026

South Africa's quarterly farm exports surge US shipments rise

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:51 +0200

South African agricultural exports rose 10% in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, buoyed by higher volumes and better prices.

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 7 September 2026

Comment: The EU must fix its citrus import model

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:48 +0200

Trade policy must not protect Dutch and South Africans at expense of Spanish farmers, says José Antonio García.

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 4 September 2026

At the forefront of citrus fruit sorting using AI

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:38 +0200

South Africa plays a key role as one of the world's leading producers and exporters of citrus fruit, consistently supplying international markets characterised by strict ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 3 September 2026

South African citrus growers face water costs of up to R750 000

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:35 +0200

Emerging citrus growers in South Africa's Eastern Cape face water, financing, and infrastructure constraints despite gaining access to irrigation through joint ventures ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 2 September 2026

South African citrus export estimate cut to 197.9 million cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:30 +0200

CGA has lowered its South African citrus export estimate for the 2026 season from 209.4 million 15kg cartons in April to 197.9 million cartons. The revised estimate ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 1 September 2026

Citrus export forecast cut by 5.5%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:29:27 +0200

Southern Africa’s citrus export forecast has been reduced by about 5.5% as conflict in the Middle East, weaker markets, severe weather and port delays weigh on the season.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 31 August 2026

Castellón citrus trade brought to standstill by pressure from SAn fruit

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:59 +0200

The citrus sector in Castellón is beginning the 2026–2027 season with little interest from the trade in buying fruit. Growers describe this as unprecedented ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 28 August 2026

Logistics biggest threat to exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:58 +0200

Bottlenecks remain the biggest threat to South Africa’s fresh produce export competitiveness, with industry body Fresh Produce Exporters Forum (FPEF) warning ...

Read the original article here: Engineering News
Date published: 28 August 2026

EU pesticide residue changes could cut citrus imports by 92%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:57 +0200

A Joint Research Centre (JRC) analysis shows that stricter pesticide residue limits for imported agricultural products could reduce EU imports and increase domestic ...

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

DGT congestion disrupts citrus exports

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:56 +0200

Severe congestion at Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) is disrupting citrus exports, with trucks reportedly waiting for up to 30 hours to deliver reefer containers.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 26 August 2026

South African citrus export estimate revised down

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:55 +0200

The 2026 season is proving to be particularly complicated for South African citrus growers.

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 26 August 2026

South Africa cuts 2026 orange export estimates by up to 19%

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:50 +0200

The conflict in the Middle East has affected citrus exports, closing routes to markets that would ordinarily absorb a large share of the crop. South Africa usually exports ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 24 August 2026

South Africa cuts citrus export forecast 2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:49 +0200

The CGA has revised its 2026 season export estimates downward to 197.9mn cartons, citing the closure of Middle East trade routes as a major factor

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 24 August 2026

South African Cambria oranges arrive while avocado prices rise

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:22:51 +0200

South African Cambria oranges have gradually entered the market, with traders reporting that current prices are broadly in line with previous years.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 24 August 2026

CGA lowers orange export expectation on back of floods war impacts

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:22:43 +0200

Industry body Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says the 2026 citrus season has become a uniquely challenging one for Southern African citrus ...

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

South African citrus gains new cold treatment option for India market

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:19 +0200

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

"Growing citrus surpluses as SAn cultivation continues to expand"

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:18 +0200

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

CGA updates citrus export residue rules

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:15 +0200

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

AGOA extension fails to boost fruit exports as tariffs take precedence

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:23:14 +0200

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