Long-term growth for Australian fresh produce exports

Despite the hurdles and challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Australian exporters can still count on much recognition for their fruits and vegetables around the world, a research firm reports. Presenting the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2020/21, Freshlogic Director Martin Kneebone said that Australia has become a serious exporter and has built a good reputation for providing quality products. This is also reflected in the figures, he says. "Even in the fruit category, where we have a serious volume and where prices are more volatile, we still get recognition for the top quality of our products," he said. "That is exactly the long-term position we need and aspire to. The success of exports depends on investment in cultivation and on good cultivation practices. And perhaps there is also pressure on the domestic market before the export volumes come through. We've seen that with two or three fruits. I think we've done well with citrus, grapes and stone fruit, which ...