The priority has been to avoid tighter trade restrictions or export suspensions, as faced by other West African producers.
Extension visits to all 432 participating farmers are planned over the next two years.
South Africa expects to export approximately 25,000 metric tons of blueberries, matching last year’s performance.
The AfCFTA’s provisions for eliminating non-tariff barriers and resolving disputes provide a framework for addressing these challenges.
Kakuzi is positioning blueberries as a core product alongside its existing macadamia and avocado operations.