Citrus Packing Short Course

Course Content

 

South African Citrus Industry, Citrus Types and Cultivars, Citrus Value Chain, Market Specifications, Packhouse Overview, Packhouse Sanitation, Receiving, Initial Processes, Treatments, Pre-Packing, Packing, Inspections, Logistics

 

Duration

 

  • 2 days (1½ days classroom, ½ day packhouse)

 

Presenter

 

  • Barry de Klerk

 

Facilitation language options

 

  • English
  • Afrikaans

 

Course resources

 

  • Learner guide
  • USB with CRI Information Sheets on Water Sanitation, Wax Applications, Packhouse Check Lists, Packing Material Specifications, Zest Packing Guidelines, Export Standards for Citrus Fruit etc.
  • CRI Colour Prints for Blemish and Appearing Standards
  • Information pamphlets