oil refinery plant avocado plant production in zimbabwe

   
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  • oil refinery plant avocado plant production in zimbabwe
How many Avocados were exported in Zimbabwe in 2022?

The Zimbabwe Avocado Growers Association said the 2022 avocado export season exceeded production estimates, adding that 5 180 tonnes of first-grade fruit was exported and 3 000 tonnes of second-grade fruit was exported for oil processing. The association added that Zimbabwe is expecting an increase in avocado production in the near future.

Is the avocado oil industry in Zimbabwe a good development prospect?

We believe the avocado oil industry in Zimbabwe will have a good development prospect. Upon the obtain of production certificate, the avocado oil mill will start production in September. In addition, they also produce Baobab oil which has an array of health benefits due to its abundance of minerals and vitamins.

How to extract avocado oil for industrial production?

Two main methods are in use to extract avocado oil for industrial production. According to the first method, fruits are dried and pressed at high tem-perature, subsequently oil is extracted by means of organic solvents.

Is avocado farming profitable in Zimbabwe?

While these ventures are lucrative, other fields of agriculture, among them fruit farming, can be equally rewarding. The Eastern Highlands, especially Chipinge, are the heart of avocado farming in Zimbabwe. Some of the prominent avocado varieties include hass, esther, fortuna, ryan and gwen, just to mention a few.