Jacky Goliath
This international flower show , hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society , is internationally herald and attracts 1000 of international visitors annually . South African fynbos displays have come through 37 gold medals since 1976 when it take part for the first metre .
Jacky Goliath say , " The South African team and our products have been well receive . Being part of the team and go with our national plant life is just so exciting . Everyone is excited to see South Africa back at the show . South African products stand up out so nicely . It is an honor to constitute South Africa . "
South Africa ’s exhibit at Chelsea will showcase the diverseness of the Cape Floral Kingdom .
Fynbos abridge flush are one of the Western Cape ’s income - generating export mathematical product . According to the Western Cape Government , Cape flora describe for 90 % of South Africa ’s cut blossom exports and provides income to many communities in rural area .
The Western Cape Government adds that in 2023 , fresh - cutting heyday perform well than dry out bloom on the global export markets and were valued at R85 billion compare to R10 billion for dried flowers . concenter on South Africa , refreshed - cut flowers also performed better than dry out flowers on the exportation markets and were measure at R932 million compare to R98 million for dried flowers in 2023 .
According to the manager of Cape Flora , Mrs Karien Bezuidenhout , the growth of the export market has spark off modernization and innovation within the industry . Karien Bezuidenhout said , " This has led to mellow product quality which has benefitted sales in domestic and outside markets . The growing demand for high - tone fynbos products in outside market is welcomed , providing livelihood for stakeholders and communities within the South African fynbos industry . "
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer , welcome the news of South Africa ’s involution . Minister Meyer say , " Our participation in the result will showcase the unique fynbos of the Western Cape , and with the possible increase in the exportation of fynbos cut - peak , more job will be created and both commercial and raw farmers will benefit . "
For more information : Western Cape GovernmentDaniel JohnsonTel : +27 21 4833261Email:[email protected ]
