South African avocados arrive in China for the first time

Westfalia Fruit celebrated at a ceremony at the Huizhan market in Shanghai to mark the arrival of the first export shipment of South African avocados to China. The first container arrived on Tuesday 8 October and passed its customs inspection, a key moment in what South African exporters hope will be a major commercial success for their industry, Fruitnet said. The fruit will be shipped to retail supermarkets in southern and northern China. This milestone also marks the start of a major expansion for Westfalia, which in recent years has sought to access new and potentially lucrative export markets, including India, which it entered in 2022. This was said by Hans Boyum, the group's commercial director for Africa. "As we celebrate our first shipment of Westfalia Fruit avocados to China, we are delighted to mark this significant milestone for our company and the South African avocado industry. According to Boyum, “This achievement not only underlines our commitment to quality and ...