According to one company, Jacaranda Agricultura Nortea, a deal may be nearing completion to supply Mozambican lemons to Dubai as early as this year.
The company already produces bananas commercially, and its citrus operation will begin with 10 hectares dedicated to producing lemons, the company said in comments published by state news agency WAM.
Abilio Chipupure, general manager of Jacaranda, said the company looks to increase the production of lemons if it proves to be profitable.
"The contract with Dubai is pretty much firmed up," Chipupure was quoted as saying. "There are just a few technical details to be finalised, such as the forms of packaging and exporting the product."
"The market is guaranteed. When it’s all fixed, lemon production will take off with the prospect of gradually increasing the area under production."
source: arabianbusiness.com
