Comment: South Africa’s exporters press on as problems persist

One of the many things I have learned in my two decades covering the fresh produce business is that people in the fruit trade know how to plan ahead.

Everything in this industry requires careful planning. Container ships require weeks of sailing time to reach their destination, so delivery schedules are drawn up far in advance. New varieties don’t appear magically overnight;

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