How Farmers Can Transform Apricots into Dried Fruit and Sweet Products in South Africa
Farmers Magazine | 19.12.2025 18:03
Apricot farming in South Africa presents a significant opportunity for farmers to increase profitability through value addition. Beyond selling fresh fruit, apricots can be processed into dried fruit, jams, preserves, and other sweet products. These products command higher market prices and appeal to both domestic and international consumers. Value addition also reduces post-harvest losses, which can be high for perishable fruit like apricots.
