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Zimbabwe Ships First Blueberries to China Under Zero-Tariff Deal
Zimbabwe exported its first commercial blueberries to China in July 2026 under a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries that took effect on 1 May 2026. Zimbabwe, Africa’s third-largest blueberry producer, aims to produce 12,000 metric tons in 2026.
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