André Kemp, Investment Manager at Norfund, explains why agri-processing needs capital, shareholder alignment, strong management and the courage to rebuild.
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Growing for the Consumer: Why Market Demand Must Guide Production Decisions
Consumer demand, category management and eating quality should guide long-term fresh-produce planting and production decisions.
From Market Access to Consumer Value: Building the Future of South African Fruit
South Africa’s new fruit export markets create opportunity, but success depends on reliable supply chains, consumer value and sustainable production.
Why Fruit Breeding Has to Look Beyond the Orchard
Fruit variety development must work across the entire value chain. Gerrit Genis of Sun World International explains how breeding, licensing and market insight shape future fruit categories.
Summer Star Ruby: South African Grapefruit promotion launched in the German Market
In a bold step to reinvigorate global grapefruit consumption, South Africa’s grapefruit growers, together with the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), have launched the Summer Star Ruby campaign, with Germany chosen as the first market for rollout.
South Africa leads world Macadamia production
Over the past decade, South Africa has become a powerhouse as country has been officially recognised as the world’s largest producer of macadamias, and the 2024 recovery on returns for macadamias after a two-year slump is further fuelling expansion.






