Tag: SA Avocado Growers’ Association

SA steps up to meet growing global demand for avos

Jul 5, 2024

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by

Anne Taylor

in Business, Economy, The Outlier

The world can’t get enough avocados, and South African farmers are capitalising on the soaring demand for this popular superfruit. Exports have increased by 63% over the past decade, according to the SA Avocado Growers’ Association. About 74,4000 tonnes of avocados were exported last year, just 9,500 shy of 2018’s record. ITC figures show the…