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South Africa’s cherry industry is hitting new highs.

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GUEST - Thabile Nkunjana, Senior Agricultural Economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council.

South Africa’s cherry industry has reached a new milestone, with production climbing to a record 3,006 tons in 2025. Once a niche crop, cherries are now appearing more consistently in local retail during the festive season, supported by expanding plantings, favourable weather conditions and growing domestic and export demand.

13 Jan 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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