Subtropical Fruit
New markets offer limited short-term relief for South Africa’s growing avocado crop.
South Africa’s avocado industry is producing more fruit, but the bigger challenge is now finding profitable markets for it.
South Africa’s Kiwifruit Industry: A Sweet Surge of Innovation and Opportunity
South Africa’s kiwifruit industry remains small by global standards, but rapid expansion, improved varieties and a valuable early-season marketing window are positioning the country as an emerging premium supplier. New yellow- and red-fleshed cultivars are proving particularly well suited to South African conditions and are driving renewed investment in the crop.

