date:Mar 13, 2014
case the last 5-7 years. These markets compete very well with traditional markets like the EU and are also willing to pay for top quality fruit. The trend to traditional markets is also a growth one, but at a much lower rate. And of course different markets require different specifications of fruit. South Africa also has a relatively strong local market, specifically for apples.
According to industry body Hortgro, the estimated volumes of apples is down 8.6% (a reduction of 2,976,882 cartons) o