WHILE the south African kiwifruit industry is still in its early stages, the quality of exports is improving, and volumes are anticipated to rise as new growers come on board, reports Netherland's Fresh Plaza.
This season, South Africa is projected to export around 1,200 tonnes of kiwifruit, primarily to Europe, the Middle East, and Canada, where they can fill the gap between the end of European supply and the start of New Zealand arrivals.
'We start with 'FirstGold (Z487)' the earliest variety, then move on to 'CapeGold (H14)' and lastly 'SweetGold (Y368)' a mid-season variety,' said Sunveld Kiwifruit associate Craig Heslop.
'The first air-freight fruit arrived in Europe in week eight and the first sea-freight volumes in week 12-14. There was a delay in port this year, causing a two-week delay to sea arrivals, but the fruit still arrived within the window. New Zealand is also running a bit late, and we don't expect their arrivals before the first week of May.'
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This season, South Africa is projected to export around 1,200 tonnes of kiwifruit, primarily to Europe, the Middle East, and Canada, where they can fill the gap between the end of European supply and the start of New Zealand arrivals.
'We start with 'FirstGold (Z487)' the earliest variety, then move on to 'CapeGold (H14)' and lastly 'SweetGold (Y368)' a mid-season variety,' said Sunveld Kiwifruit associate Craig Heslop.
'The first air-freight fruit arrived in Europe in week eight and the first sea-freight volumes in week 12-14. There was a delay in port this year, causing a two-week delay to sea arrivals, but the fruit still arrived within the window. New Zealand is also running a bit late, and we don't expect their arrivals before the first week of May.'
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