South Africa and the Netherlands are focusing on reducing food losses in the fruit export chain.

2026-06-02 00:00

Food loss in South Africa's fruit sector is affecting both domestic supply chains and exports to Europe, with cold-chain disruptions, transport delays, and port congestion reducing fruit quality and shelf life during export. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, South Africa loses around.

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