Exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

Founded in 1988, Impala Citrus is a family-owned export company based in Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa. With over three decades of operational excellence, the company has established itself as a trusted and strategic supplier of premium South African citrus, table grapes, and pome fruits to global markets.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

Impala Citrus specializes in the export of fresh fruit, operating as an integrated sourcing, quality management, and logistics partner for global retailers and importers. The company works with a network of hand-selected growers across major South African regions including Citrusdal, Hex River Valley, Orange River, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

Main Product Categories:

• Citrus

  • Oranges (Valencia, Navel)
  • Lemons (Eureka, Lisbon)
  • Grapefruit (Star Ruby, Marsh)

• Table Grapes

  • Seedless Red (Crimson, Flame)
  • Seedless White (Thompson, Prime)
  • Black Grapes (Midnight Beauty, Sweet Sapphire)

• Pome Fruit

  • Apples (Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious)
  • Pears (Forelle, Packham’s Triumph)

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Impala Citrus is known for its:

• Strong grower relationships ensuring continuity of supply and traceability
• Flexible packaging solutions tailored to retail and wholesale clients
• Multi-brand strategy offering segmented positioning across various markets
• In-house logistics and quality control that guarantee cold chain integrity and compliance

The company operates with a customer-centric approach, consistently meeting the specifications of major retailers in Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Canada.

Financial & Operational Scale

While private and not publicly disclosing detailed financials, the company handles a substantial export volume annually:

• Citrus Exports: Over 2.5 million cartons per annum
• Table Grapes: Approx. 1.2 million cartons exported per season
• Pome Fruit: Over 800,000 cartons shipped annually
• Export Markets: More than 35 countries, including the UK, Germany, Netherlands, UAE, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Canada

Shipment and Export Records

According to data from platforms like Volza and TradeMap:

• Impala Citrus has averaged 5,000+ TEUs of fruit exports annually
• Major destinations include Canada, the UAE, Malaysia, and the Netherlands
• The company has achieved over 98% on-time delivery performance with its retail clients

Target Markets

Impala Citrus focuses on high-standard markets requiring full traceability and compliance:

• Retail supermarket chains in Europe and North America
• Wholesale importers and distributors in the Middle East and Asia
• Niche markets requiring branded, premium packaging (e.g., Japan and Korea)

Capabilities

• Global logistics coordination with cold chain compliance and reefer container expertise
• Integrated quality assurance across harvesting, packing, and shipping phases
• Bespoke marketing and packaging tailored to buyer branding requirements
• Real-time tracking of containers and harvest schedules

Certifications and Compliance

Impala Citrus works with growers and packhouses that comply with internationally accepted certifications:

• GlobalG.A.P.
• BRC (British Retail Consortium)
• SIZA (Sustainability Initiative of South Africa)
• GRASP (GlobalG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice)
• HACCP and ISO standards

These certifications allow seamless entry into regulated markets such as the EU and North America.

Customer Testimonials

“Impala Citrus delivers quality fruit that aligns with our brand expectations. Their team is professional, efficient, and solution-oriented.”
— Procurement Manager, EU Retail Chain

“We’ve worked with Impala Citrus for over a decade. Their flexibility and commitment to standards make them a top-tier supplier.”
— Middle East Importer

Major Achievements

• Exported over 100 million kilograms of citrus over the last 10 years
• Launched multi-market brands including Phoenix (Far East premium label) and Red Dragon (for select clients)
• Expanded operations into grapes and pome fruit, increasing product range by 40% in the last five years
• Maintains zero rejection rates for multiple seasonal retail programs

Impala Citrus stands as a benchmark of reliability, quality, and service in the South African fruit export industry. With its strategic sourcing network, disciplined compliance culture, and proven market success, the company remains a preferred partner for global buyers seeking premium Southern Hemisphere fresh fruit.