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John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture

New citrus protocol with China highlights the hidden importance of cold chain and export logistics

Keagan Keyser
May 6, 2026April 28, 2026

By Eamonn Ryan

South Africa’s citrus export industry is entering a new phase of competitiveness, with updated phytosanitary rules for shipments to China set to improve both market access and supply chain efficiency.Read More »New citrus protocol with China highlights the hidden importance of cold chain and export logistics

China eases citrus cold treatment rules, reshaping SA’s export cold chain

Kristin Long
April 24, 2026

By Eamonn Ryan

On 10 April 2026, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announced that China had agreed to ease the cold treatment requirements for the export of South African citrus.

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trade agreements China South Africa

New citrus protocol with China highlights the hidden importance of cold chain and export logistics

China eases citrus cold treatment rules, reshaping SA’s export cold chain

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