Despite early seasonal challenges, Tru-Cape is optimistic about the current apple and pear crop.
While Hortgro estimated apple and pear exports to increase by 7% and 1% respectively this season, Calla du Toit, procurement manager of Tru-Cape, said Tru-Cape's total volumes might be lower than initially expected.
“Income-wise, I'd say the season is above average, and production-wise it's average.”
In the Langkloof volumes were lower, but quality