Tonnes of fruit stranded in EU, SA battle of oranges

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The new measures require South African farmers to apply extreme cold treatment to all Europe-bound oranges and keep the fruits at temperatures of two degrees Celsius or lower for 25 days. ECR_Newswatch

South Africa, the world's second largest exporter of fresh citrus after Spain, filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation last month after the EU introduced new plant and health safety requirements that orange farmers say threaten their survival.

The new measures require South African farmers to apply extreme cold treatment to all Europe-bound oranges and keep the fruits at temperatures of two degrees Celsius or lower for 25 days. South African citrus growers say the requirement puts undue extra pressure on an industry already in dire straits.

 

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