Sales of immature avos prohibited

Avocado growers have been warned to ensure that avocados are properly matured before harvesting, as the sale of immature avocados is now prohibited, said the Subtropical Growers Association (Subtrop).

Immature avocados do not ripen properly and their sale is prohibited in terms of the Agricultural Product Standards Act as of 1 January 2014.

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