Tanzania, Aug. 4 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Horticultural Association (Taha) has defended the country's horticultural exports, saying Tanzania continues to meet international food safety standards despite concerns over pesticide management in parts of the vegetable supply chain.

The association says exporters have maintained access to international markets through strict compliance with global standards, robust certification systems and continuous farmer training, with no significant notifications from overseas buyers affecting key fruit exports such as avocados.

Taha chief executive officer Jacqueline Mkindi said Tanzania's export-oriented horticulture sector has invested heavily in certification, quality assurance systems and capa...