A citrus industry body is pushing for an increase in the statutory export levy, which will in part be used to boost the sector’s competitiveness in international markets and to support black growers.
SA remains the second-largest global exporter of citrus fruit after Spain. In 2019, the local sector generated R20bn in export revenue and created 120,000 jobs...
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