"Kiwis are where avocados were three years ago"

2025-11-07 00:00

In Buffeljagsrivier, in the Southern Cape, the Arisa packhouse is currently processing avocados, including Hass, Lamb Hass, and Gems, mostly meeting the required quality standards. "There has been significant growth in avocado production in this region over the last few years, following extensive plantings from Swellendam to Mossel Bay," says Etienne.

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