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Western Cape fruit producers: Export to Jamaica, Brazil and Japan
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:38

Region
South Africa
Western Cape

Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing

Summary:
What do tea, fruit puree and the fruit of the Jambul tree have in common? They each present export opportunities to local manuacturers in the Western Cape.
Contact
Judith Coetzee

Email
Judith@wesgro.co.za

Tel
+27 21 487 8653


Wesgro has identified three real export opportunities for local manufacturers in South Africa. For more information, or help with export readiness, contact Wesgro directly, or read on below.

1. Export your fruit puree to Jamaica

A Jamaican company is seeking to import fruit puree pulp and concentrate such as banana, passion fruit, mango, guava, orange and lychee from South Africa. In addition the company is keen to import canned mackerel, sardines, oats and ready-to-drink juices.

For more information contact Mpho Mminele on mpho.mminele@sahc-jamaica.com

2. Niche fruit stones needed for pharmaceutical manufacturing

A Brazilian importer is interested in importing stones of fruit of the Jambul (Syzygium cumini) tree. The stones need to be dry and free of pulp. These stones will be used in the production of pharmaceutical products.

For more information contact Mr Jacob Moatshe on +55 113265 0443 or email Wesgro at judith@wesgro.co.za

3. Export tea to Japan

A Japanese company is looking to import black tea from South Africa.

For more information contact Mr Shinji Yamamoto on +81 33265 2122 or email economic@rsatk.com

For more information on any of these opportunities contact Judith Coetzee at Wesgro on +27 21 487 8653 or email judith@wesgro.co.za

www.wesgro.co.za 

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