Ghana: Koforidua town becomes centre for Fruit business
A survey conducted by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) through the municipality indicated that the number of fruit vendors and sellers had shot up dramatically and the business had built a big clientele.
A local fruit vendor, Madam Comfort Agyei, said that there is currently a high demand for fruits of different varieties such as pawpaw, mangoes, watermelon, sweet apple, pineapple, guava, star fruit, coconut, banana, oranges and a host of seasonal ones one could choose from.
Madam Agyei said that fruit prices had gone up and that fruit which was previously sold for 50 pesewas and GH¢1.00 are now being sold at GH¢ 2.00 and above. (GH1= $0.27 USD)
Maame Esi Twum, a newcomer to the business, said it was fetching her a good income that enables her to support her household and she hopes that the business will continue to grow.
Source: spyghana