South African litchi season defies the doomsayers
South African litchi season defies the doomsayers The bloodbath in the litchi season, predicted by some back in December, was never realised. The crop was predicted to be 30% up on last year (approximately 3,600 export tonnes, but that's not final), while market conditions in Europe and specifically France were in doubt due to Covid concerns. Consequently, traders say, the European market was underestimated and more South African litchis were sent to the Middle East instead of Europe this season. Early litchis were excellent in all respects, colour was better than last year, with strong X...