Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa

SA's citrus industry stands at a critical juncture. Industry, government and other stakeholders will gather at the Citrus Summit, March 11-13 in Gqeberha, to answer the question: How can we remove the obstacles impeding growth in the citrus industry? https://lnkd.in/diTRjiPh

In the latest newsletter from our CEOs: A brand new website; lemons and the Cape Town port; citrus sustainability; and in 2000 the SA citrus industry exported 700 000 tons - how many tons did we export last year? Find out. https://lnkd.in/dEhNnW5Q

The citrus industry is a dynamic one. The CGA remains relevant and adaptable.

"Openbare-private-vennootskappe is die enigste langtermynoplossing om logistieke doeltreffendheid te verseker. Ons sien uit na die regering se aankondigings en hoop op werklike en dringende hervormings" https://lnkd.in/dpHEHnjk

The CGA hopes that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will prioritise South Africa's logistics crisis in the upcoming Budget speech. #Budget2025 #BudgetSpeech2025 https://lnkd.in/dKF8Fx7k

"It should be acknowledged that an efficient export industry can generate billions in additional tax revenue and contribute to true inclusive growth for all South Africans." #Budget2025 #BudgetSpeech2025 https://lnkd.in/ddb48_rV

Do you know what "vesicle" means? Why not improve your citrus vocabulary? #citrus #didyouknow #vocabulary

"There seems to be a general assumption that the logistics crisis is over, but we are not out of the woods yet... We look forward to working with government to achieve the inclusive economic growth that only functional logistics can unlock." https://lnkd.in/d8Hr3s-E

"Without increased access to key markets such as India, our industry and the many rural economies it sustains will not truly reap the benefits of the projected increase in citrus production." Citrus exports to India have almost tripled since 2020. Find out how SA can build on this momentum and why India can be the next frontier for our citrus. Our CEO, Justin Chadwick, discusses the market's powerful potential. https://lnkd.in/djbK7Sdm

"As growers, we decided it was time to reach out to our Spanish counterparts... We believe that South African and Spanish growers have much more in common than what drives us apart." Read this insightful interview with our Vice Chair, Jan-Louis Pretorius, on Valencia Fruits: https://lnkd.in/dmhGndSD