South Africans looking to add something new to their fruit bowl can now find the award-winning ALIZZA Fruit exclusively at Checkers stores nationwide.
Naturally seedless, easy to peel and exceptionally juicy, this premium citrus variety has already earned international recognition and is now being grown locally, giving shoppers a fresh new option for healthy everyday snacking.
What Is the ALIZZA Fruit?
The ALIZZA Fruit is a hybrid of a mandarin and a pomelo, combining the sweetness and convenience of a mandarin with the generous size and refreshing flavour of a pomelo.
Recognisable by its vibrant golden-orange skin and fragrant aroma, it’s equally suited to fresh juicing or eating on the go.
Whether packed into school lunchboxes, enjoyed after exercise or eaten as a healthy afternoon snack, the fruit offers a convenient option for busy families.
An Award-Winning Citrus Variety
Developed through global fresh produce company AMFRESH Group’s varietal innovation platform, GENESIS FRESH, the ALIZZA Fruit has twice received the prestigious International Taste Institute’s highest 3-Star Superior Taste Award, most recently in 2026.
The recognition places it among the world’s top-rated citrus varieties for flavour and eating quality.
Exclusive to Checkers
The ALIZZA Fruit is available exclusively through Checkers, following a partnership between the retailer and AMFRESH Group to bring the next-generation citrus cultivar into commercial production in South Africa.
The launch forms part of Checkers’ ongoing investment in premium fresh produce, giving customers access to innovative fruit varieties that are not widely available elsewhere.
Previous exclusive launches have included Pink Lemons, Finger Limes and the Spanish-grown ONIX™ blood orange.
Supporting South African Farmers
While Checkers continues to introduce unique international fruit varieties, the retailer remains committed to local agriculture.
Approximately 95% of all fresh fruit and vegetables sold by Checkers, including its citrus range, are sourced from more than 450 South African farmers.
According to Quintin Paladin, General Manager of Freshmark, Checkers’ fruit and vegetable procurement and distribution division, the retailer is focused on making healthy eating both exciting and convenient.
“The ALIZZA Fruit is a fantastic addition to our citrus range, combining premium quality with everyday convenience. Bringing a seedless, easy-to-peel fruit of this calibre to South African shoppers reflects our ongoing investment in varietal innovation,” he says.
