The South African stone fruit industry has drawn a line under a difficult export season that suffered from low volumes and logistical problems at ports, although improved profitability represented a beacon of light for producer

With more than 500 hectares of land and 300 employees, Three Farms, a farming company nestled in the indigenous lands of northeast South Africa, produces around 3,500 tonnes of avocados a year, with almost half of this sold for domestic consumption and the rest exported to either the UK or Europe

South Africa’s stone fruit industry is back running at full speed, with exporters saying they are in a stronger position following last year’s port strikes

Biobest and Floridienne have reached an agreement with Sofina and several private investors to increase the capital of Biobest by a minimum of €98.5mn (approx. US$105.3mn)