There are risks. "There is more and more competition from Asia. A lot of Egyptian strawberries go to destinations like Hong Kong and Singapore, and Russia is also a good buyer," says Lucien. Whereas other production countries are increasingly switching to soft fruit, the Egyptian growers remain faithful to the strawberry. "People are also succeeding in putting a good quality product on the market with strong varieties such as Fortuna and Festival."
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