The program also provided start-up grants, enabling members to turn the knowledge gained through training into practical investments.
A reliable certification system has therefore become essential for exporters seeking access to the European market.
After tasting Cosmic Crisp in the US, Paladin said Checkers saw an opportunity to introduce the variety to South African shoppers.
Stakeholders are looking to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand intra-African horticultural trade.
Cassayre said EXORT adds a new mode of action by helping plants optimize their own natural processes.