A separate focus in the Strategy is the development of export logistics.
The association is also pressing EU authorities to carry out inspections at the source and step up controls at European ports of entry.
The proposed acquisition would return T&G’s wholesale operations to Turner family ownership and New Zealand control, reuniting the fractured Turner fruit and vegetable empire.
This strategic partnership bridges the gap between rural producers and premium overseas consumers, enabling farmers to access higher-value markets.
Moving forward, authorities plan to expand market access for a wider range of African products to sustain this growth.