Fresh Produce – Trade & Market Updates

After tasting Cosmic Crisp in the US, Paladin said Checkers saw an opportunity to introduce the variety to South African shoppers.

The proposal is now under examination by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.

Avocados’ share of Rwanda’s total horticultural export revenues increased from 2.93% to over 10% during the same period.

The variety is intended for the premium citrus segment and provides retailers with a differentiated mandarin option.

The government is aiming to reach 20 tonnes per hectare by using new varieties developed through a research project with Nigerian partners.