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CRW Weekly Update No. 113

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:06 +0200

New for members! CRI Cutting Edge No. 447

Date published: 18 August 2026

SADC agricultural development requires meaningful reforms

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:05 +0200

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 17 August 2026

South African citrus growers face labour shortages as migrants leave

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:03 +0200

South Africa's unemployment rate reached 33.6 per cent in Q2 2026, representing about 8.5 million people, according to Statistics South Africa.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 14 August 2026

Cape Town port cuts vessel waiting times by 61% ahead of fruit season

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:02 +0200

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announces that the Port of Cape Town has recorded significant operational improvements ahead of the 2026/27 deciduous ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 14 August 2026

CGA Uit die Pen van die CEO 33/2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:01 +0200

Bekendstelling van die Jaarlikse Sitrusdag

Datum gepubliseer: 14 Augustus 2026 (Week 33)

CGA From the Desk of the CEO 33/2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200

Launch of Annual Citrus Day

Date published: 14 August 2026 (Week 33)

South African Witkrans oranges arrive while Xinjiang plums see a bumper harvest and price drop

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:08:59 +0200

A small quantity of South African Witkrans Navel oranges has arrived, currently selling for approximately ¥240-250 (US$35.56-37.04) per large box.

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

Big bump in Indian demand for SAn soft citrus despite 30% tariff

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:08:57 +0200

Rederberg Estates in Hoedspruit would, in a normal year, have finished picking and packing mandarins by this time, leaving them to focus on their last crop, Valencias.

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

South Africa's citrus industry marks inaugural annual citrus day

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:08:56 +0200

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the Citrus Growers Association's (CGA) inaugural Annual ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 12 August 2026

South Africa lowers 2026 citrus export forecast to 205.3mn cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:08:55 +0200

The CGA has revised its citrus export estimate down to 205.3mn cartons as the industry contends with disrupted Middle East trade routes and adverse weather

Read the original article here: Eurofruit
Date published: 12 August 2026

Simon Rudland opens $25 million citrus processing plant at Beitbridge

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:08:53 +0200

Simon Rudland has commissioned a $25 million citrus processing plant in Beitbridge, the Zimbabwean border town on the Limpopo River crossing into South Africa ...

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

SA farm jobs fell from 1st quarter but remained at a higher level

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:08:52 +0200

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Agbiz)
Date published: 11 August 2026

CGA Annual Report 2026

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:13 +0200

CEO: Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele
Chairman: Gerrit van der Merwe

South Africa may struggle from the expected El Niño, but the Southern Africa region faces more risks

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:12 +0200

Author: Wandile Sihlobo (Chief economist, Agbiz)
Date published: 11 August 2026

CRW Weekly Update No. 112

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:11 +0200

New! CGA Annual Report 2026
New for members! CRI Cutting Edge No. 446

Date published: 11 August 2026

Western Cape targets 40,000 more containers with logistics upgrades

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:10 +0200

Improving the Western Cape's logistics system will be essential if the province is to achieve its export ambitions and create thousands of new jobs ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 10 August 2026

South Africa faces 48.7% drop in orange prices as citrus season peaks

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:08 +0200

South Africa, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Australia, and Uruguay are currently in their citrus marketing seasons, although products such as lemons, oranges, and easy peelers ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 10 August 2026

South Africa cuts 2026 citrus export estimate to 205.3 million cartons

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:07 +0200

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised its 2026 total export estimate downward following meetings of its variety focus groups.

Read the original article here: Fresh Plaza
Date published: 10 August 2026

CGA makes revision to citrus export estimate as season ramps up

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:06 +0200

Following the most recent meetings with industry officials, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) revised its total export estimate for 2026 ...

Read the original article here: Fresh Fruit Portal
Date published: 7 August 2026

Peak citrus volumes put Durban under pressure

angela@citrusacademy.org.za (Angela) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:51:05 +0200

South Africa's citrus export season has reached peak volumes, placing pressure on the Port of Durban as supply chain constraints affect the movement of fruit.

Read the original article here: Freight News
Date published: 7 August 2026