Fresh blueberries from Zambia make entry to China

The General Administration of Customs of China announced yesterday that fresh blueberries from the Republic of Zambia, which meet the stipulated phytosanitary requirements, can be exported to China. According to the announcement, only fresh blueberries from the Chisamba region in central Zambia will be allowed to enter China. Exports to China can be made by air or sea. However, considering the fact that Zambia is an inland country, most of its exports are shipped to foreign markets by sea from Cape Town in South Africa or Walvis Bay in Namibia. Cold treatment requirements were also included in the ad. Zambian fresh blueberries destined for China Although Zambia is located within the tropics, its climate is relatively cool due to the high altitude, which makes the country very pleasant for human settlements and agricultural development. Taking advantage of key strengths like this climate, fertile lands and the third largest water resource on the African continent, two out of every ...