The News (Pakistan) published an article stating that Ahmad Jawad, VP of Pakistan’s Businesses Forum urged the government to take notice of Pakistan Horticulture Development Export Company’s failure to play its due role in enhancing this sector’s exports and decide if it’s worth it. Jawad said according to 2015 IFPRI IMPACT projections, Russia’s demand for fruit would the fastest-growing category in food demand, reaching $11.4 billion and the same was true for China, which could lead to tremendous opportunities for Pakistani fruits. Republished in Fresh Plaza.
Govt urged to activate its horticulture export body (The News)
April 21, 2021