Despite the effects of the pandemic, there is a large demand for Batiri oranges as a result of climate change and the maintaining of plants at the Batiri Farm. Food Processors (Fiji) Limited has supported Batiri farmers who harvest the locally grown oranges and it has been selling well.
Sales Manager Rohit Prasad said 102,000 Batiri oranges were picked last month: “Batiri oranges are supplied from Batiri Farm located in Vanua Levu. Altogether, 29 people were involved in harvesting Batiri oranges. The people involved were from Batiri Village and Vunivere Village.”
“Our sales team gets orders from the Suva Market and all leading supermarkets to meet the demand from people,” he said. “Customers can easily reach a supermarket to purchase Batiri oranges.”
Source: fijisun.com.fj