First shipment of South African avocados arrives in China

First shipment of South African avocados arrives in China

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has hailed the South African avocado industry’s active pursuit of international markets. Last week saw the arrival of the season’s first batch of avocados in Shanghai, China. “The expansion of markets stimulates the demand for South African products, and this demand in turn, drives economic growth and job creation across the sector. This ‘early bird shipment’ to China is a testament to the hard work, innovat…

SA avocados land in China amid red meat export setback

Days after China suspended South African beef imports over foot-and-mouth disease, the first shipment of local avocados for the current season reached Shanghai. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen hailed it as a crucial win for market access and export resilience. SA avocados land in China amid red meat export setback appeared first on Food For Mzansi

SA avocado growers ship first fruit of season to China

South Africa’s avocado industry is continuing to grow its market share and has shipped its first produce for the season to Shanghai for a second year in a row after signing an agreement with China. Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, conveyed his deep satisfaction this week with the avocado industry's active pursuit of international markets. One of Steenhuisen’s

Work in avo sector pays off with first shipment arriving in China

By Lungile Ntimba Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has praised the South African avocado industry’s efforts to expand into international markets, following the successful arrival of the season’s first avocado shipment in Shanghai, China. “This early bird shipment to China is a testament to the hard work, innovation and strategic foresight within our avocado industry,” Steenhuisen said in a statement on Wednesday. “South Africa is positioned…

South Africa's ZZ2 avocados arrive in Shanghai for the first time

Clive Garrett, Marketing Manager at ZZ2, speaks to Freshfruitportal.com about Shanghai's market opening to South African avocados, what it means for the country's industry, and what other commodities he looks forward to getting market access.  The post South Africa's ZZ2 avocados arrive in Shanghai for the first time appeared first on FreshFruitPortal.com. Keep reading