Summer Citrus from South Africa Enters 25th Shipping Season; Suhanra Conradie Details
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - High-quality fruit is on the way weekly for the rest of the summer, as Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) promises. Despite some setbacks due to heavy rainfall in the Western Cape and in Citrusdal, South Africa, the company is entering its 25th shipping season with the support of the MSC Shirley, with the first shipment of fruit arriving in the United States toward the end of May.
“We kicked off our 25th season on a positive note and we followed our inaugural vessel, the MSC Shirley, immediately with other vessels that are now en route to the Port of Philadelphia as we gained momentum through the month June,” said Suhanra Conradie, Chief Executive Officer. “Our business is all about managing our challenges and utilizing our opportunities collectively. The news highlighting conditions in the Western Cape has certainly raised concerns about the season ahead and I’m here to confirm, fruit for the summer is on the way.”
SCSA has gained access to deliver fruit to both sides of the Delaware River at the Port of Philadelphia, confirming a steady and plentiful weekly supply of citrus, both with conventional and container vessels. According to a press release, this new approach to citrus shipments provides a significant advantage for the group, providing sustained long-term shipping opportunities for the planned growth of the program.
“Supply is up to expectations and ready to satisfy the demand for citrus in the U.S. throughout the summer. I can confirm weekly arrivals of either conventional or containers or both, will arrive at the Port of Philadelphia from July onwards for the remainder of the season,” said Conradie. “Our unique model of collaboration has proven successful yet again, and we have not only forecasted a healthy supply of citrus, but we’re also committed to delivering fruit to satisfy the U.S. market with the finest summer citrus available in the world. This is why SCSA remains the preferred supplier of citrus in the U.S. during the summer months.”
A video is available to illustrate SCSA’s plan and includes messages from the group’s Board of Directors.
Cheers to SCSA’s 25th season!
