May 30, 2024 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (May 30, 2024) – Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces the kick-off of its 2024 harvesting season after successfully concluding the 2023 season earning the group twenty-five years of experience shipping citrus to the USA! This remains an exciting time for the group as shipments of citrus fruit from South Africa have more than doubled since 2019. “We are officially 25 years on the sunny side...November 8, 2023 | Press Releases
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (November 8, 2023) – Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces the conclusion of a successful and record breaking 2022 season. To date, all of the fruit has been shipped and will arrive to the ports before the end of the month of October. Due to strategic planning and preparation, SCSA reports an increase in volume by approximately 17 percent when compared to 2021. This season,...July 13, 2023 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (July 13, 2023) – In its 25th consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) launches its 2023 consumer summer promotion, “The Sweet Escape Sweepstakes.” For the third year in a row, this annual promotion offers shoppers an opportunity to win one of two $500 Visa gift cards to curate their own getaway this summer. “We continue to see an increase in consumer engagement from our...June 22, 2023 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (June 22, 2023) – Summer Citrus from South Africa has launched its 2023 season with the support of MSC Shirley to ensure the premium, South African fruit is delivered to the U.S. market. While the brand celebrates its 25th consecutive year shipping citrus from South Africa to the U.S., the collaborative group is managing through excessive rain accumulation in Citrusdal, where the fruit is primarily grown and...April 26, 2023 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (April 26, 2023) – Summer Citrus from South Africa announces the start of its 2023 harvest with an estimated 76 percent increase in container production compared to last year. The first vessel is expected to arrive in the U.S. by May 13 with weekly shipments continuing through the end of October. “Now is the time to claim the sweetest summer fruit from South Africa!” said Suhanra Conradie,...October 18, 2022 | Press Releases
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (October 18, 2022) – Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces the conclusion of a successful and record breaking 2022 season. To date, all of the fruit has been shipped and will arrive to the ports before the end of the month of October. Due to strategic planning and preparation, SCSA reports an increase in volume by approximately 17 percent when compared to 2021. This season,...July 12, 2022 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (July 12, 2022) – In its 23rd consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) launches its 2022 consumer summer promotion, “The Sweet Escape Sweepstakes,” offering shoppers an opportunity to win one of two $500 Visa gift cards to curate their own getaway this summer. “We saw an amazing amount of consumer participation in last year’s promotion with this theme, so we brought it back again...June 13, 2022 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (June 13, 2022) – Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces the start of its 2022 season with the arrival of its first conventional vessel to the U.S. this week. The vessel will arrive at PhilaPort, The Port of Philadelphia and contain 3,900 pallets of Easy Peeler Clementines, Navel oranges, Mandarins, Star-Ruby Grapefruits and Cara Cara’s. Based on market demand, Easy Peelers are now the largest portion...June 24, 2021 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (June 24, 2021) – In its 22nd consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) launches its 2021 consumer summer promotion, “The Sweet Escape,” offering shoppers an opportunity to win a $500 Visa gift card to help get away this summer by either traveling on vacation or creating their own oasis at home. Throughout the duration of the promotion, SCSA will share inspirational and educational content...October 8, 2020 | Press Releases
CITRUSDAL, South Africa (October 8, 2020) – Though borders in South Africa remain closed due to the pandemic, Summer Citrus from South Africa is happy to take part in this year’s virtual Fresh Summit as a sponsor of the Global Community Reception. The reception will take place on Tuesday, October 12, 2020 from 5:45pm – 7:15pm eastern, and will include a combination of group presentations and “Let’s Get Acquainted” breakouts...
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