Dispute settlement procedures raise serious issues for South African citrus exporters An interview with Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa Justin Chadwick is Chief Executive Officer of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA). 16/11/2013
Parliamentary perspectives on the EU fruit and vegetable regime A European Parliament (EP) Agriculture and Rural Development Committee draft report on the future of Europe’s horticulture sector has highlighted t... 15/11/2013
Targeted restrictions placed on South African citrus exports Press reports indicate that following the eighth EU interception of a citrus consignment from South Africa infected with citrus black spot (CBS) th... 15/11/2013
Kenya strengthens links to multiple retailers According to press reports, the British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), which accounts for 10% of trade between Kenya and the UK, “has anno... 03/11/2013
Good progress reported in South Africa–China SPS dialogue in citrus and apple sector The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), with the aim of increasing export opportunities for citrus and apple producers, is intens... 20/10/2013
Challenges faced in diversifying South African citrus exports In the context of tightening EU SPS controls in the citrus sector, the South African Minister of Agriculture announced that the government “will be... 13/10/2013
Senegalese government temporarily removes import restrictions on onions In August 2013, the Senegalese government decided to review the import ban imposed on onions, which had been in place since February 2013 (see Agri... 11/10/2013
Fifth incidence of Citrus Black Spot intercepted in South African citrus exports to EU At the end of August 2013, a fifth incidence of citrus black spot (CBS) was found this season in South Africa citrus shipments to the EU, leading A... 06/10/2013
EU inspection rates modified for ACP floriculture and horticulture imports According to a report carried on the Hortidaily.com website in July 2013, the EC’s Standing Committee on Plant Health has introduced a number of ch... 08/09/2013
Australian investigation raises wider WTO issues on use of safeguards under FTA arrangements At the beginning of July 2013, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported on the “financial stress” being felt by the Australian processed fr... 26/08/2013