date:Jan 25, 2021
demand due to lack of tourism
The production of the local Hayward kiwis won't start until March, which means that the kiwis available in the South African market are now being imported from Italy and Spain. Much of the demand for kiwis normally comes from the tourist industry, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus. A market agent says that there are kiwis available all year round. After the Italian season, the country immediately switches to New Zealand's supply. The domestic production fil