
Approximately 70% of plums grown in South Africa are sold overseas, mostly in Europe and the Middle East.

Plum shipments from South Africa are expected to increase by around 10% this year.

Plum farmers deliver their fruit at the Freshness First facility in Franschhoek for testing.

Firstly, the plums are weighed before they are checked for size and quality.

Samples of fruit processed at the facility are closely inspected and tested.

Demand for plums is increasing in African markets, but suppliers say more cold storage facilities need to be built across the continent to ensure fruit stays fresh.