The fourth Horticulture Investment Forum was recently held in Harare, with the theme "Cultivating Growth: Horticulture Investors Powering Zimbabwe’s Economy." According to Nelson, CEO of HDC, the years 2025–2026 will mark the brand launch and financing phase, with a focus on expanding production and markets in 2027–2028, and achieving sustainable development goals in 2029–2030.
The fruit industry not only promotes exports but also concerns food security, nutrition, and employment, currently providing about 15,000 direct jobs, with a target to increase to 586,000 by 2030. The government is accelerating the implementation of the Horticulture Revival and Growth Plan, with a total of $1.187 billion in funding from the Presidential Fruit Initiative and support from private and development partners. With the opening of the Chinese export market, exports of products such as citrus, avocados, and blueberries have grown significantly, with blueberries becoming a leading industry in the fruit sector.