Hot news from China has helped offset the dampening effect of cold weather on European stone fruit sales.

2026-02-20 00:00

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit packhouse in Franschhoek. This is where the first South African plums destined for China were packed and inspected.

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