The fruit industry does more than just make money and create jobs. Zimbabwe also has a growing fruit industry with a focus on avocado production, litchis, pineapples, bananas, and oranges. Europe imported around 2.7 million tonnes of fresh fruit from Africa in 2020, with a total value of €2.5 billion. The challenges faced by African fruit producersAfrican fruit producers face many problems that make it hard for them to succeed. In conclusion, it is worth noting that Africa's fruit industry is booming at the moment, and Europe wants more of its fresh produce.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 17, 2023 13:23 UTC