South Africa seals major deal with India after 10 years of negotiations

• South Africa has secured an agreement with India to include additional treatment options for fresh citrus fruit from South Africa, potentially opening up a market of almost 1.5 billion people.
• The agreement is a significant step forward as the industry aims to expand its markets in countries like India and China, while reducing its reliance on Europe.
• The breakthrough follows years of discussions between the Department of Agriculture, the research and technical services organisation Citrus Research International, and Indian authorities, with South African citrus exports currently accounting for only 1.5% of India's total imports.