Players defend Tanzania's horticultural exports amid rising pesticide concerns
The Tanzania Horticultural Association (Taha) has defended the quality of the country's fruit exports, asserting that they meet international safety standards. While acknowledging minor issues with pesticide residue in vegetable supply chains, the association maintains that their certification systems ensure continued market access.
Why it matters
Horticultural exports are a vital component of Tanzania's economy, and maintaining international trust is essential for the sector's growth.
Josephine Christopher is a senior business journalist for The Citizen and Mwananchi newspapers
Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Horticultural Association (Taha) has defended the country's horticultural exports, saying Tanzania continues to meet international food safety standards despite concerns over pesticide management in parts of the vegetable supply chain.
The association says exporters have maintained access to international markets through strict compliance with global standards, robust certification systems and continuous farmer training, with no significant notifications from overseas buyers affecting key fruit exports such as avocados.
Taha chief executive officer Jacqueline Mkindi said Tanzania's export-oriented horticulture sector has invested heavily in certification, quality assurance systems and capacity building to ensure producers comply with stringent international standards.
"We have never received any notification concerning our fruit exports, including products such as avocados, over issues related to standards and quality," Ms Mkindi said.
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