STORY: The Iran war is threatening Zimbabwe's ability to get sugar snap peas to European tables at a critical time.
The country has re-established itself as a major supplier to the continent after economic collapse 20 years ago.
But rising freight costs - due to flight and fuel disruptions - are threatening recovery.
And may limit the ability of companies like Kuminda to connect local farmers with international markets.
Here's CEO Clarence Mwale.
"Last year, this time of the year we were paying around $2 - $2.20 a kg. This year we are paying $3.80. Now we're paying $3.80 per kg to export to the EU and UK. So to get products to London or to Amsterdam is more expensive this year."
Zimbabwe is recovering from a period of devastation following the seizure of white farmers' land by former President Robert Mugabe's government in the early 2000s.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is pushing for a revival in agriculture and better ties with white farmers.
Exports are back up again and peaked last year, according to trade agency ZimTrade.
It's now a major supplier of sugar snap peas to Europe.
For example, Zimbabwe accounts for 60% of the UK's imports of sugar snap peas, according to British officials.
But rivals in Egypt, Kenya and South America also supply those markets; now with a competitive advantage.
"They have more flight options. They are closer to the market. Their freight costs are not nearly what we are paying at the moment. So it does affect us. It does affect the farmer because the increase in costs eats into what we pay back to the farmers."
