Slow start for South African berry exports

South African blueberry exporters have reported strong markets so far this season, although they have been frustrated by a slow start to production.

The industry is still on target to export some 25,000 tonnes this campaign.

Brent Walsh, chief executive of Berries ZA, said that after a slow start there were now signs of volumes increasing and after airfreight dominating,

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