Pineapple exporters face peak season cost shock

THE EASTERN Cape pineapple industry has had unexpected road barriers placed in its path in the heart of its spring season, and producers are now faced with heavy losses as a result of having to transport their goods on a far lengthier route to get to their markets.
The provinceÕs Public Works Department decided recently, without prior warning, to close the coastal road at Keiskamma cuttings, sealing off a 24km section of the road for construction purposes.