Ethiopian trader Ethio Vegfru has launched shipments of sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Dutch market via a container equipped with modern refrigeration
The Ethiopian ministry of agriculture has announced the launch of its first ever shipment of refrigerated fruits and vegetables to the European market, according to a report from the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA).
Ethiopian importer and exporter Ethio Vegfru reportedly launched shipments of sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Netherlands, in the presence of state minister of agriculture Sofia Kassa.
Ideal climatic conditions enable Ethiopian growers to produce various vegetables all year round, as well as fruits including mangoes, grapes and oranges.
According to Tsegaye Abebe, managing director and founder of Ethio Vegfru, 12 tonnes of sugar snap peas and mangetout will be loaded at Koka before being delivered to the port of Djibouti, using a container equipped with modern refrigeration and the latest technology.
The produce will be transported to the Netherlands via the Ethio-Djibouti transport corridor within 23 days, marking a milestone in the development of a cool logistics corridor for the export of perishables via seafreight from the Port of Djibouti.
Abebe stressed Ethiopia’s potential for growth in various export markets, highlighting the need for increased efficiency and further investments, with the use of seafreight considered a sensible move for the penetration of new global markets.
