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Spain to export stone-fruit to South Africa
Spanish producers and exporters of stone fruit can now export to South Africa, according to an agreement signed recently between the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture Food and Environment (MAGRAMA), and the South African Department of Agriculture, Services Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), FreshPlaza.com reports.
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According to Wikipedia, "Stone fruit" includes plums, cherries, mangos, peaches, and apricots. They commonly are referred to as "stone fruits" because their seed is very large and hard.
The EU accounts for 93% of Spanish exports of Spanish fruit and vegetables, FreshPlaza.com says, but producers and exporters grouped in the Spanish producer and exporter association (FEPEX) have shown a growing interest in exporting to non EU countries - such as South Africa - with interest in the stone fruit sector. In 2011, Spanish exports to South Africa stood at 4,543 tons, of which 3,818 tons were fruit - mostly table grapes and avocado - and 725 tons were vegetables.
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