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Chinese new year boosts abalone farming in South Africa

Published · 8 February 2016

Back to NewsChinese new year boosts abalone farming in South Africa

Abalones, or marine snails, are a much sought-after delicacy in Asia with demanding peaking around the Chinese New Year. Outside of Asia, South Africa is the largest exporter of farmed abalone – destined almost exclusively for the Chinese market. From Hermanus on the southern coast of South Africa, the BBC’s Jason Boswell finds out more for Africa Business Report.