CITRUSDAL, South Africa – For the third consecutive year, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) is excited to announce its 2019 consumer promotion, the “Taste of Summer” sweepstakes. Through August 21, SCSA encourages shoppers to locate South African citrus at their local grocery store and share the product on social media, elevating awareness of the brand and premium quality of the citrus available during the summer season.
The “Taste of Summer” Sweepstakes provides entrants with weekly opportunities to win a $150 Visa gift card to enjoy summer activities with friends and family. To enter, shoppers are asked to follow SCSA on Instagram, find the SCSA logo on pack in local stores and share product images on the social platform. If they are unable to locate the citrus in a particular market, they can share the provided image on Instagram and tag their local retailer requesting Summer Citrus from South Africa.
“We’re excited about this season’s promotion and look forward to interaction with shoppers,” said Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus from South Africa. “The goal of “Taste of Summer” is not only to inform consumers of the availability of South Africa’s supreme citrus, but also to showcase interest to retailers. We plan to share the results of the promotion and feedback from shoppers with retailers to demonstrate the demand during the summer season.”
To further enhance the promotion, SCSA will utilize targeted online advertising to key markets on Facebook and Instagram that encourage shoppers to participate in the sweepstakes. The promotion is also be supported by influencer partnerships in three major cities: Philadelphia, Atlanta and Houston.
To learn more about the summer promotion or about the fresh, sweet and delicious South African citrus available during the summer months, visitwww.summercitrus.com.
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About Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA)
Summer Citrus from South Africa represents the group of South African citrus growers who consolidate their logistics, marketing and sales efforts to bring the finest citrus fruit to market during the U.S. summer season. Established in 1999 and re-branded for expanded marketing efforts in 2016, the group provides Navels, Midknights, East Peelers, Star Ruby Grapefruit and Cara-Cara oranges across the globe. For more information about Summer Citrus from South Africa, visit www.summercitrus.com and visit the brand’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
