About us
The history
In 2005 four organic citrus farmers formed SOGA - the Sundays Organic Growers Association, a group of farmers committed to supplying quality organic citrus to our customers. We farm in South Africa along the fertile Sundays River Valley, in the heart of Elephant country, near Addo Elephant National Park. In 2008 a fifth farmer who shares our vision & values joined SOGA.
We each farm on our own farms, but we cooperate with each other in research,packing, logistics and marketing to grow and supply superior citrus to our customers around the world.
The Sundays River Citrus Company, the largest packer and marketer of citrus in the Southern hemisphere pack our fruit, use their marketing and supply chain infrastructure to ensure that our fruit reaches you in perfect condition.
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Paul Marais |
Johnny Ferreira
Apart from organic citrus I farm with organic pomegranates, small dairy, bees and pastured chickens. My enjoyment in life comes from Farming, Family, Fishing, Friends, Flying and Good Food. |
Lionel & Marius Jurgens
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Chris Roets I farm organically with citrus & lucerne, as well as holistic farming with cattle, sheep & wildlife.
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Keith Finnemore |
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Fresh Produce
We are perfectly situated to grow a wide range of citrus cultivars. Our hot summer days are always tempered with cooling afternoon breezes off the sea. Winters are mild, but with warm days and cold nights, which induce fully coloured fruits with tender flesh. The best lemons in the world are grown at between 30 -35 degrees N and S.
Our valley, at 33 deg S is perfectly situated for the production of good quality lemons. An abundance of irrigation water allows us to water our trees when they need it.
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Cultivar |
Pack Week |
Months |
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Lemons |
16-39 |
Begin April - end September |
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Navels |
20-30 |
Mid May - end July |
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Valencias |
30-38 |
End July - end September |
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Grapefruit |
31-34 |
Begin to end August |
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Mandarins
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22-28
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End May - Mid July
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We are the world’s first producers of organic seedless lemons.
Any fruit that does not meet our strict export standard for external blemishes is sent to our processing plant where we produce premium single strength frozen juice and essential oils.
Our farms and packhouse are certified organic by Ecocert, to EC 834/2007 and NOP (National Organic Program) standards. All have Globalpgap and Natures Choice Accreditation. In addition, our packhouse conforms to BRC (British Retail Consortium) certification.
Farm Accreditation
All farms supplying fresh fruit for processing have the following accreditations:
- 100% Organic certified
- Ecocert (certification body for sustainable development) & NOP (National Organic Program for USA)
- Globalgap and Natures Choice
- Ethical Audit
Packing facility at Sundays River Citrus Company (SRCC) also include BRC (British Retail Consortium) accreditation.
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