- Statistics show that lemons are a fashionable product, increasingly associated with health and well-being. In fact, the demand for them has increased in recent years, especially in the organic sector, given their versatility in cooking, cocktails and desserts, as well as their many uses in cosmetics. This has led a ... Read More15/05/2018noordThe South African fresh produce market system is unique in the world because it functions on a commission basis, as Attie Horn, president of the Institute of Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) and Michael Cordes, general manager of IMASA, explain to FreshPlaza. This system is governed by legislation that ... Read More28/04/2018noord
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