About

BERRIES ZA – WE GROW MORE THAN BERRIES.
WE GROW A NATION.

Berries ZA was established in 2011 to create a structured platform that addresses common industry issues for the mutual benefit of our members.

While the local berry industry might be small compared to other fruit industries in South
Africa, the total annual exports currently exceed 20 000 tons — with this number expected to rise year-on-year.

Through the formation of Berries ZA, we can focus on collective strategic objectives to create a more prosperous local industry for producers and the community as a whole.

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OUR GOAL

EXPANDING
MARKET ACCESS

OUR OBJECTIVES ARE:

  • Ensure an economically viable and sustainable berry industry.
  • Establish uniform grading regulations for berries produced in South Africa.
  • Liaise with other berry groups — locally and internationally — to exchange
    information of mutual benefit.
  • Promote sales and consumption of berries in the local and export markets.
  • Facilitate relevant research in the berry industry.
  • Liaise with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural
    Development, other government departments, and industry stakeholders.
  • Collect and share relevant industry information.

WE ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN BERRY INDUSTRY

Berriesza Blackberry

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE:

Brent Walsh
CEO

Herman van Dyk
Chairperson

Directors:
Bruce Carter
Dylan Coleman
Justin Mudge
Jeán Kotzé
Hannes Laubscher
Johan le Roux
Jon Salters
Sean Tager

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