On Thursday 13 July 2023, CBI launched the ‘Transitioning the Ethiopian horticulture to a Sustainable Export Alternative’(To SEA) project in Ethiopia. The project aims to support the Ethiopian horticulture sector in growing fruits and vegetables (FVV) exports, and making the shift from air freight to sea freight. The project will support 13 Ethiopian FFV companies with technical support, business linkages and pilot export shipments. Mr. Tewodros Zewdie of the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA), a key partner in this project, added that the shift sea-freight is a crucial priority for the growth and sustainability for Ethiopian horticulture exports. CBI can help in addressing the obstacles and growing Ethiopian exports.”During the event, the priorities for the sector’s shift to sea-freight were discussed by the attendants.

Source: Ethiopian News August 09, 2023 12:11 UTC