SAN ANTONIO, TX - Come June, U.S. consumers should be able to revel in some sweet, delicious citrus from South Africa. Summer Citrus from South Africa’s CEO Suhanra Conradie recently took the time to tell me about the coming season, as well as the company’s fast-approaching 20th anniversary.
“We started importing in 1999,” Suhanra begins, explaining that the company's program is both well-disciplined and successful. “Our mission is really to complement local citrus production by providing the U.S. consumer with fresh, sweet, and delicious citrus in the summer.”
In terms of this year’s incoming crop, Suhanra shares that volumes look to be up anywhere from six to eight percent from last year.
“We ship a sustainable 50,000 tons to the U.S. every year,” she continues. “Around June you will be able to eat some sweet and delicious citrus from South Africa!”
Summer Citrus from South Africa exports to several U.S. regions, including the Northeast and Midwest, plus lower regions like Florida and Texas.
To hear all Suhanra had to say about the excitement of the approaching season, watch our brief video interview above!
