The horticulture directorate has suspended two companies on allegations of shipping immature avocados to overseas markets in a violation of set rules that threaten the sale of the fruit. Real Fresh Exporters Limited and Kandia Fresh Produce’s licenses were suspended by the regulator in late March as the government moves to protect the avocado market that risks being blacklisted for supplying low-quality fruits.
Agriculture Principal Secretary Harsama Kello said the due was involved in the export of immature avocados. Already, the PS said, he has restructured the leadership of the Horticulture Directorate, which now has a new head with more changes expected in the coming days.
Source: businessdailyafrica.com