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Two Mumbai mothers met through a homeschooling group and discovered they both made natural cleaners from citrus waste. Their brand Urthy now rescues lemon peels from juice shops and transforms them into safe, eco-friendly cleaning products.
South Africa just became the world's top citrus exporter, shipping a record 2.9 million tons of fruit and surpassing Spain for the first time in history. The milestone celebrates decades of agricultural innovation and positions the country as a rising star in global food trade.
South Africa has overtaken Spain to become the world's largest citrus exporter by volume, shipping 2.9 million tons in 2025. The milestone celebrates decades of agricultural excellence and positions the nation as a key player in global food security.
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When South Africa's worst flood in 50 years cut off his neighbors, citrus farmer Jaco Malan loaded his boat with essentials and navigated debris-filled waters to deliver help. His five rescue runs brought food, fuel, and hope to isolated families in the Gamtoos River Valley.
Indonesian farmers are learning to fight a deadly citrus disease that could devastate Australia's $1 billion industry. This partnership is protecting crops on both sides of the ocean while improving food security for small farming families.
A striking new citrus fruit with a deep ruby interior is making its South African debut, bringing award-winning flavor and nutrition to shoppers. The Onix orange won international taste and innovation awards before arriving at Checkers supermarkets this season.
A two-hour weekly commitment can bring hot meals and friendship to homebound seniors in Citrus County, Florida. The local Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteer drivers to fill urgent gaps in service.
South Africa just secured a major win for its citrus farmers with China relaxing export rules, opening the door wider to a market that already buys 11.5 million cartons of fruit annually. The breakthrough promises lower costs, better quality deliveries, and more jobs in a sector that already employs 140,000 people.
While record rains destroyed orange orchards across India's Amravati district, one woman's 1-acre farm thrived, earning her $8,400 through scientific farming methods. Bharti Pohorkar's success challenges both gender norms and traditional farming practices in her region.
Scientists in Israel used gene editing to remove the bitter taste from grapefruit, potentially opening the fruit to millions of new fans. The breakthrough could also save cold-weather citrus farming.