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PMA Fresh Connections 2019

Princess Mogale (ZZ2), Charles Malemone (Makepisi Agri), Sipho Mhlambi (Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market), Tshepo Maeko (Eliovision), Mokgethi Tshabalala (Grow Fresh Farms), Eric Mauwane (Oneo Farms) and Mbali Nwoko (Green Terrace).
Princess Mogale (ZZ2), Charles Malemone (Makepisi Agri), Sipho Mhlambi (Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market), Tshepo Maeko (Eliovision), Mokgethi Tshabalala (Grow Fresh Farms), Eric Mauwane (Oneo Farms) and Mbali Nwoko (Green Terrace).
Joëlle Kana, managing director of Food From Home, South Africa's only importer of plantain.
Joëlle Kana, managing director of Food From Home, South Africa's only importer of plantain.
Anele Mtshemla, CEO of Wild Coast Foods, with Lukhanyo Nkombisa (left) of the Citrus Growers' Association Grower Development Company.
Anele Mtshemla, CEO of Wild Coast Foods, with Lukhanyo Nkombisa (left) of the Citrus Growers' Association Grower Development Company.
Daniel Green and Russell Naudé of WSP.
Daniel Green and Russell Naudé of WSP.
Janus Goosen of Goosen Boerdery in Ceres with Ayanda Kanana, CEO of the Johannesburg Market.
Janus Goosen of Goosen Boerdery in Ceres with Ayanda Kanana, CEO of the Johannesburg Market.
Thomas Mouton (Corefruit), Xavier Murray and Wayne Mudge from Cape Five Exports.
Thomas Mouton (Corefruit), Xavier Murray and Wayne Mudge from Cape Five Exports.
Duo Landman of the Landman Group in Hoedspruit.
Duo Landman of the Landman Group in Hoedspruit.
Geo van Zyl, MD of RSA market agents with Anene Gunther, also RSA.
Geo van Zyl, MD of RSA market agents with Anene Gunther, also RSA.
Leandré Buys, Brenda Greyvensteyn and Simon Tattersall of Afrupro with Donovan Lewis of Allesbeste Boerdery, all from Tzaneen.
Leandré Buys, Brenda Greyvensteyn and Simon Tattersall of Afrupro with Donovan Lewis of Allesbeste Boerdery, all from Tzaneen.
Darren Yang and Vincent Vacu (Shanxi WSF Resources)
Darren Yang and Vincent Vacu (Shanxi WSF Resources)
Linda Mbatha (Johannesburg Market).
Linda Mbatha (Johannesburg Market).
Gift Mphahlele, Francois Schwalb, Molebjane Sekgobela and Joanell de Jager, all from ZZ2.
Gift Mphahlele, Francois Schwalb, Molebjane Sekgobela and Joanell de Jager, all from ZZ2.
Gift Mphahlele (ZZ2), Siphiwe Ngwenya (Mothlanthe Foundation), Tommie van Zyl and Molebjane Sekgobela (ZZ2).
Gift Mphahlele (ZZ2), Siphiwe Ngwenya (Mothlanthe Foundation), Tommie van Zyl and Molebjane Sekgobela (ZZ2).
Anouk Sijmonsma, PMA regional vice-president for Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand.
Anouk Sijmonsma, PMA regional vice-president for Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand.
Christian Strydom of grape producer Pitto and Jacques Beukes of Modderdrift grape farm.
Christian Strydom of grape producer Pitto and Jacques Beukes of Modderdrift grape farm.
Jandri Duvenage (RSA), Rossouw Cillié (Laastedrif Boerdery), Jaco Oosthuizen (RSA), Coenie Wolmarans (ABSA) and Jacobus Daniël Cillié (Laastedrif).
Jandri Duvenage (RSA), Rossouw Cillié (Laastedrif Boerdery), Jaco Oosthuizen (RSA), Coenie Wolmarans (ABSA) and Jacobus Daniël Cillié (Laastedrif).
Stian van Zyl and Karien Müller (Freshvest Capital) with Renier Boshoff of Tessenderloo.
Stian van Zyl and Karien Müller (Freshvest Capital) with Renier Boshoff of Tessenderloo.
CHEP: Gerhard Stander, Mo Salie, Trevor Drury and Hermann Haupt.
CHEP: Gerhard Stander, Mo Salie, Trevor Drury and Hermann Haupt.
Jacques Claassen and Gerhard Cronjé (Freshmark).
Jacques Claassen and Gerhard Cronjé (Freshmark).
Barend de Klerk and Bendré Herholdt with Dr Johnny van der Merwe, agricultural economist from the Northwest University and managing director of AMT.
Barend de Klerk and Bendré Herholdt with Dr Johnny van der Merwe, agricultural economist from the Northwest University and managing director of AMT.
Wilton September of SATI with three grape farmers, Warren Bam of WCB Boerdery, Hendrik Davids (Vergelegen) and Robin Johnson (Chuma Farms).
Wilton September of SATI with three grape farmers, Warren Bam of WCB Boerdery, Hendrik Davids (Vergelegen) and Robin Johnson (Chuma Farms).
Nicholis Cilliers (Star South), Johan Brink (Tru-Cape), Chris Schutte (Freshmark) and Jean-Pierre Schoeman (TopFruit).
Nicholis Cilliers (Star South), Johan Brink (Tru-Cape), Chris Schutte (Freshmark) and Jean-Pierre Schoeman (TopFruit).
Elly Mokoena and Gerhard Greeff (Komati Fruit) with Sipho Modiba, technologist from Woolworths.
Elly Mokoena and Gerhard Greeff (Komati Fruit) with Sipho Modiba, technologist from Woolworths.
Clayton Swart and Fanie Naudé of the South African Table Grape Industry.
Clayton Swart and Fanie Naudé of the South African Table Grape Industry.
Paul Joubert (Habata), Dawid Louw (Goede Hoop), Tiaan Swart and Ryno Palm (both FVC International), Niel Fyfer (Grape Alliance) and Etienne Niemand (PB Reyneke).
Paul Joubert (Habata), Dawid Louw (Goede Hoop), Tiaan Swart and Ryno Palm (both FVC International), Niel Fyfer (Grape Alliance) and Etienne Niemand (PB Reyneke).
Rory Young and Theo Craven of Golden Harvest.
Rory Young and Theo Craven of Golden Harvest.
Lindie Stroebel, general manager of the PMA in South Africa with Fanie Naudé of SATIand Andrew Patterson of mpact.
Lindie Stroebel, general manager of the PMA in South Africa with Fanie Naudé of SATIand Andrew Patterson of mpact.
Dorothy Baillie, Wynand Schultz and Marcello Bubalo, all from RSA.
Dorothy Baillie, Wynand Schultz and Marcello Bubalo, all from RSA.
Fresh sugarcane juice courtesy of the Cane Juice Co: Selena Douts and Helene Meyer.
Fresh sugarcane juice courtesy of the Cane Juice Co: Selena Douts and Helene Meyer.
Dirk Uys of Bayer.
Dirk Uys of Bayer.
Kenneth Nepiyala Jones, Bonz Mudzudzu, Kuda Mhemachena and Clarence Savieri of promotional company Bar Motion, working at the stall of the popular Rugani vegetable and fruit juices.
Kenneth Nepiyala Jones, Bonz Mudzudzu, Kuda Mhemachena and Clarence Savieri of promotional company Bar Motion, working at the stall of the popular Rugani vegetable and fruit juices.
Dumisani Ndlovu, Rudolf Barnard and Portia Ndlovu, Food Lovers Market.
Dumisani Ndlovu, Rudolf Barnard and Portia Ndlovu, Food Lovers Market.
Charl Coetzee and Ted Haller of Paltrack.
Charl Coetzee and Ted Haller of Paltrack.
Chantélle Hartebeest of Food For Mzansi.
Chantélle Hartebeest of Food For Mzansi.
John van Rooyen of Al3 Boerdery and Dawie Visser of Farm Fresh Direct.
John van Rooyen of Al3 Boerdery and Dawie Visser of Farm Fresh Direct.
Andrew Millson, Food Lovers Market.
Andrew Millson, Food Lovers Market.
Marco Braam of Bosman van Zaal with Dave Coventry of Rijk Zwaan.
Marco Braam of Bosman van Zaal with Dave Coventry of Rijk Zwaan.
Lungani Mvelase, Lindiwe Ngcobo and Mzwandile Radebe of the Citrus Academy.
Lungani Mvelase, Lindiwe Ngcobo and Mzwandile Radebe of the Citrus Academy.
André Steynberg of CHEP.
André Steynberg of CHEP.
Pieter Coetzee and Kyle Gorman of Haygrove Systems.
Pieter Coetzee and Kyle Gorman of Haygrove Systems.
Cheng and Ben Phua of Ideafruit.
Cheng and Ben Phua of Ideafruit.
Everhard van der Westhuizen (Van der Vyfer Transport), Pieter van Zyl (Freshmark), Chris Schutte (Freshmark) and Murray le Roux (Golden Harvest).
Everhard van der Westhuizen (Van der Vyfer Transport), Pieter van Zyl (Freshmark), Chris Schutte (Freshmark) and Murray le Roux (Golden Harvest).
Shannon Lesch of Market Demand Fruits and Braam Mouton, a Masters student in horticulture at Stellenbosch University.
Shannon Lesch of Market Demand Fruits and Braam Mouton, a Masters student in horticulture at Stellenbosch University.
Philip Immerzeel (Svensson), Gert Mulder (GroentenFuit Huis) and Dr Jack Vera, agricultural attaché at the Dutch Embassy in South Africa
Philip Immerzeel (Svensson), Gert Mulder (GroentenFuit Huis) and Dr Jack Vera, agricultural attaché at the Dutch Embassy in South Africa
Magda du Toit (Bayer), Rossouw Cillié (Laastedrif Boerdery) and Hugo Lochner of Plaas Media
Magda du Toit (Bayer), Rossouw Cillié (Laastedrif Boerdery) and Hugo Lochner of Plaas Media
James Lonsdale and Piet Steyn, both from Spar.
James Lonsdale and Piet Steyn, both from Spar.
Siphamandle Nkosi and Lebo Mokapane from the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum, with Lukhanyo Nkombisa of the CGA Grower Development Company.
Siphamandle Nkosi and Lebo Mokapane from the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum, with Lukhanyo Nkombisa of the CGA Grower Development Company.
Representing the PPECB: Dintle Phasumane, Charlene Scott and Jacques Petersen, with Lucien Jansen, CEO, at the back.
Representing the PPECB: Dintle Phasumane, Charlene Scott and Jacques Petersen, with Lucien Jansen, CEO, at the back.
Linda Wolfaardt and Hein Keulder of Fruitways.
Linda Wolfaardt and Hein Keulder of Fruitways.
Juan Meschini and Riccardo Salvi, both from Horto Sabor / Salvi Group.
Juan Meschini and Riccardo Salvi, both from Horto Sabor / Salvi Group.
Aron de Jong of the Dutch Embassy in South Africa with two students from Stellenbosch, Ingrid Vaughan and Karla Opperman.
Aron de Jong of the Dutch Embassy in South Africa with two students from Stellenbosch, Ingrid Vaughan and Karla Opperman.
Nicholas Tshotsho, Clement Magagula, Sanele Mvubu, Sandile Simelane and Tammy Dlamini of Eswatini's Namboard.
Nicholas Tshotsho, Clement Magagula, Sanele Mvubu, Sandile Simelane and Tammy Dlamini of Eswatini's Namboard.
Gary Britz, Giana Kattan and Carl Schultz of Ele Trading.
Gary Britz, Giana Kattan and Carl Schultz of Ele Trading.
Emmaculate Makolomakoe (Mafube Fresh), Renier Meyer (Favourite Fresh Exports) and Werner van Rooyen of FPEF.
Emmaculate Makolomakoe (Mafube Fresh), Renier Meyer (Favourite Fresh Exports) and Werner van Rooyen of FPEF.
Jandri Duvenage (RSA) and Danie Kieviet (Freshworld).
Jandri Duvenage (RSA) and Danie Kieviet (Freshworld).
James Strathdee (Tesco) and Nico van der Merwe (Sonop Boerdery).
James Strathdee (Tesco) and Nico van der Merwe (Sonop Boerdery).
Wikus Helman (Ele Trading) and Andrew Patterson (mpact).
Wikus Helman (Ele Trading) and Andrew Patterson (mpact).
David Farrell and Eddie Viening of Blue North Sustainability.
David Farrell and Eddie Viening of Blue North Sustainability.
Marletta Kellerman and Anton Kruger of the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum. They commission the bead art behind them from women artists in the Cape.
Marletta Kellerman and Anton Kruger of the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum. They commission the bead art behind them from women artists in the Cape.
Jacques Marais (RSA) and Louis de Wet (Marlo Boerdery).
Jacques Marais (RSA) and Louis de Wet (Marlo Boerdery).
Stephanie Nel of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council.
Stephanie Nel of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council.
Christi Kruger and Jara Kruger, Citrus Academy.
Christi Kruger and Jara Kruger, Citrus Academy.
Dov Unterslak, Amnon Sandman and Ari Zwick of StePac.
Dov Unterslak, Amnon Sandman and Ari Zwick of StePac.
CT van der Merwe (Al3 Boerdery), Fred Stevenson, Chris Janse van Rensburg and Tracy Joyce (Gerber Fresh).
CT van der Merwe (Al3 Boerdery), Fred Stevenson, Chris Janse van Rensburg and Tracy Joyce (Gerber Fresh).
Claudia Walklett of FPEF.
Claudia Walklett of FPEF.
Matome Ramokgopa of Enza Zaden South Africa with Dr Jack Vera of the Dutch Embassy in South Africa.
Matome Ramokgopa of Enza Zaden South Africa with Dr Jack Vera of the Dutch Embassy in South Africa.
Yolanda Potelwa, Immaculate Zinde (both Potatoes South Africa) and Rici Unterpertinger (RSA).
Yolanda Potelwa, Immaculate Zinde (both Potatoes South Africa) and Rici Unterpertinger (RSA).
Lucas van der Weijer (Aerus), Margit van den Anker and Karlijn de Wijs (Has University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands).
Lucas van der Weijer (Aerus), Margit van den Anker and Karlijn de Wijs (Has University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands).
Edith Tyiwa and Ntsiki Namba of NSN Trading.
Edith Tyiwa and Ntsiki Namba of NSN Trading.
Andrew Millson (Food Lovers Market), Gino Perini (Insight) and Deon Millson (Insight).
Andrew Millson (Food Lovers Market), Gino Perini (Insight) and Deon Millson (Insight).
Melissa van der Merwe (University of Pretoria), Derek Hallendorff (Rijk Zwaan), Monica Basson and Ingrid Vaughan of Stellenbosch University.
Melissa van der Merwe (University of Pretoria), Derek Hallendorff (Rijk Zwaan), Monica Basson and Ingrid Vaughan of Stellenbosch University.
Tania van der Merwe (Freshmark) and Patrick Viljoen (Star South).
Tania van der Merwe (Freshmark) and Patrick Viljoen (Star South).
Seatla Nkosi of the Industrial Development Corporation.
Seatla Nkosi of the Industrial Development Corporation.
Manny Fonseca and Jan van der Watt of Grobank.
Manny Fonseca and Jan van der Watt of Grobank.
Dr Johan van Deventer, general manager, and Quentin Paladin (Freshmark).
Dr Johan van Deventer, general manager, and Quentin Paladin (Freshmark).
Gerhard and Zetske Posthumus of Wesgrow, Christiana.
Gerhard and Zetske Posthumus of Wesgrow, Christiana.
Hardus Pieterse and Gert Smit (HNP Boerdery), Danie Kieviet (Freshworld), Johan van Zyl and Jannes van Zyl (Boschkrans).
Hardus Pieterse and Gert Smit (HNP Boerdery), Danie Kieviet (Freshworld), Johan van Zyl and Jannes van Zyl (Boschkrans).
Gerhard Stander (CHEP) with Sean Walsh of KaapAgri.
Gerhard Stander (CHEP) with Sean Walsh of KaapAgri.
Lemmer Human and Manie Potgieter (ZZ2) with Wilene Burger and Melissa da Costa (Federated Farmers).
Lemmer Human and Manie Potgieter (ZZ2) with Wilene Burger and Melissa da Costa (Federated Farmers).
Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi channeling the spirit of Muhammed Ali for business success in Africa.
Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi channeling the spirit of Muhammed Ali for business success in Africa.
Marinus Naudé (Denau), André Lombard (Corefruit), Andrew Paterson (mpact), Charl du Bois (Capespan).
Marinus Naudé (Denau), André Lombard (Corefruit), Andrew Paterson (mpact), Charl du Bois (Capespan).
Ndinannyi Mudzunga and Sandra Modjadji of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Ndinannyi Mudzunga and Sandra Modjadji of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Rutendo Hwindingwi (Deloitte), Dawie Maree of First National Bank, Yuval Cohen (BreedX) and Sean Moolenschot (Savenda Global Capital Partners).
Rutendo Hwindingwi (Deloitte), Dawie Maree of First National Bank, Yuval Cohen (BreedX) and Sean Moolenschot (Savenda Global Capital Partners).
View towards Table Mountain from Century City where the conference was held.
View towards Table Mountain from Century City where the conference was held.
Jan van der Watt (Grobank), Juan-Ivan Smuts (Lucerne Agri) and Manny Fonseca (Grobank).
Jan van der Watt (Grobank), Juan-Ivan Smuts (Lucerne Agri) and Manny Fonseca (Grobank).
Ryan Theron (Wesgrow) and Dawid Kotze (Favourite Fresh Exports).
Ryan Theron (Wesgrow) and Dawid Kotze (Favourite Fresh Exports).
Henk Haitsma, senior expert from PUM.
Henk Haitsma, senior expert from PUM.
Andrew Crafford of Imperial Logistics.
Andrew Crafford of Imperial Logistics.
Abie Loubser and George Erasmus (both AS Viljoen Boerdery) .
Abie Loubser and George Erasmus (both AS Viljoen Boerdery) .
Jaco Crafford, Charlotte Holsten and Sakhile Mthembu of Hello Choice.
Jaco Crafford, Charlotte Holsten and Sakhile Mthembu of Hello Choice.
Niels C Otte and Kristin Lawerentz of Save.
Niels C Otte and Kristin Lawerentz of Save.
Retief du Toit of Bokveldskloof apple farm in Ceres with Maine Daniels of RSA.
Retief du Toit of Bokveldskloof apple farm in Ceres with Maine Daniels of RSA.
Dilip and Anita Morar of Kadipore chilli farm in Walkerville, Gauteng.
Dilip and Anita Morar of Kadipore chilli farm in Walkerville, Gauteng.
Trevor Dukes of The Fruit Farm Group in South Africa.
Trevor Dukes of The Fruit Farm Group in South Africa.
Sean Moolenschot of Savenda Global Capital Partners.
Sean Moolenschot of Savenda Global Capital Partners.