Dar es Salaam, April 4 -- DODOMA: THE disruption in avocado export logistics, which has extended shipping durations to 50 days, is threatening the quality standards required by international markets.

Previously, avocado shipments from Tanzania took between 25 and 27 days to reach their overseas destinations.

This challenge was highlighted on Friday in Dodoma during the first national stakeholders meeting on avocado farming.

Speaking at the forum, Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) Chief Executive Officer Dr Jacqueline Mkindi said the ongoing Red Sea crisis has delayed avocado shipments, reducing their quality and limiting market reliability.

“Instead of the usual 25 to 27 days for shipments to reach destinations such as t...