Citrus Packing Short Course

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