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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:31:26 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>SA citrus exports to India gain new treatment options</title>
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	<description>South African citrus exporters have gained additional market access options in India after nearly a decade of negotiations, with Indian authorities approving new cold-treatment protocols for fresh citrus.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>DTIC, DHL, Standard Bank and MTN join forces on African SME trade</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dtic-dhl-standard-bank-and-mtn-join-forces-to-support-african-smes-290387a</link>
	<description>African SMEs are set to receive support aimed at helping them overcome barriers to cross-border trade through a new partnership between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), DHL, Standard Bank and MTN.</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>SA citrus export estimate falls as season peaks</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-citrus-export-estimate-falls-as-season-peaks-290747a</link>
	<description>South Africa's citrus industry has revised its 2026 export forecast downward as weather disruptions, port congestion and global market pressures continue to affect production and exports. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) now expects exports of 205.3 million 15kg cartons, down from its pre-season estimate of 209.4 million cartons.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Sugar imports nearly double as SA Canegrowers calls for tariff intervention</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sugar-imports-nearly-double-as-sa-canegrowers-calls-for-tariff-intervention-856463a</link>
	<description>Sugar imports into South Africa nearly doubled in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, prompting SA Canegrowers to call on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to finalise changes to the country's sugar tariff mechanism.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Ceres Fruit Growers completes major upgrade to expand export capacity</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ceres-fruit-growers-completes-major-upgrade-to-expand-export-capacity-745762a</link>
	<description>Ceres Fruit Growers (CFG), a shareholder packhouse for Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, has completed a multi-million-rand infrastructure and technology upgrade at its Western Cape facility to accommodate growing apple and pear volumes.</description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Western Cape opens export support programme for local business</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-opens-export-support-programme-for-local-business-745732a</link>
	<description>The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism has called on local businesses to apply for the latest round of the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP).</description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>ITAC recommends keeping frozen mixed vegetable import duty at 10%</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/itac-recommends-keeping-frozen-mixed-vegetable-import-duty-at-10-634601a</link>
	<description>The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has recommended that the current 10% ad valorem customs duty on frozen mixed vegetables be maintained following a review of the tariff and its impact on consumers, imports and domestic producers.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Standard Bank expands SME export programme with DHL Express</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-expands-sme-export-programme-with-dhl-express-620081a</link>
	<description>Standard Bank has expanded its Export Readiness Programme to Gauteng and the Western Cape, partnering with DHL Express South Africa to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prepare to enter international markets.</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Why AI could reshape South Africa's fruit export industry</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-ai-could-reshape-south-africa-fruit-export-industry-519950a</link>
	<description>South Africa's fruit export industry has built a reputation for innovation, but artificial intelligence (AI) could become its next major competitive advantage, changing how growers, exporters and supply chains plan, collaborate and compete in global markets.</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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	<title>Exporters urged to prepare for logistics and customs changes</title>
	<link>https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exporters-urged-to-prepare-for-logistics-and-customs-changes-397818a</link>
	<description>Logistics challenges, evolving customs requirements and digital trade reforms are reshaping South Africa's export environment, with industry experts urging businesses to stay ahead of the changes.</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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