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Summer Citrus from South Africa Concludes 25th Season

November 8, 2023 |

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,...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Launches Third Annual “The Sweet Escape” Summer Sweepstakes

July 13, 2023 |

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...

Summer Citrus from South Africa 2023 Season Update

June 22, 2023 |

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...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Prepares for a Healthy 2023 Citrus Harvest

April 26, 2023 |

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,...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Concludes Record Season

October 18, 2022 |

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,...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Launches “The Sweet Escape” Summer Sweepstakes”

July 12, 2022 |

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...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Announces Start of 2022 Season

June 13, 2022 |

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...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Launches “The Sweet Escape” Summer Sweepstakes

June 24, 2021 |

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...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Sponsors Global Reception for PMA Fresh Summit

October 8, 2020 |

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...

Summer Citrus from South Africa Hosts Successful Summer Promoition

August 17, 2020 |

CITRUSDAL, South Africa (August 17, 2020) – During its 21st consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) hosted a successful consumer promotion elevating the superior South African fruit during peak season. Despite being the first sweepstakes run solely on social media, the ‘Here Comes the Sun’ promotion received high engagement and impression numbers, earned participation with several national influencers and an increase in the brand’s Instagram followers. Through...

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