Ariston tea export volumes in 15pc decline

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LISTED agricultural concern, Ariston Holdings Limited (Ariston) suffered a 15 percent decline in tea volumes export during the quarter to June 30, 2022 due to shipping logistics disruptions.

In a trading update for the third quarter to June 30, 2022, Ariston said selling prices improved by an average of six percent during the period under review.
“Tea production was 14 percent ahead of prior comparative period due to improvements in harvesting labour availability,” the company said.
The group said macadamia export volumes declined by two percent compared to the prior comparative period.