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Annual Technical and Trade Symposium 2026

28 – 29 May | Kronenburg, Paarl

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Shaping the berry future requires collaboration, shared insight, and the courage to look ahead together.

Following a break last year due to the IBO Summit, Berries ZA is delighted to once again welcome our Primary Members, Associate Members, valued stakeholders across the value chain, and partners in the broader fruit sector.

As the successes and global interest in our industry have grown over the past few years, so too has the value of gathering together through our annual Technical and Trade Symposium.

With a new, larger venue secured to accommodate our expanding community, we look forward to two days of meaningful dialogue. Together we will reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year, while focusing on the opportunities ahead and the foundations that continue to support the growth of our sector.

We extend our sincere thanks in advance to the sponsors who partner with us to make this event possible. The symposium provides a valuable in-person opportunity to engage with the broader value chain, connect with peers, and spark conversations that may lead to solutions for current industry challenges.

This year’s programme features a strong line-up of discussions, covering key technical topics relating to on-farm and post-harvest variables, alongside broader industry and trade conversations. Delegates can expect valuable insights into the economics shaping our sector and updates on progress within the trade environment.

For our members, the event will conclude with our Annual General Meeting, where your participation remains vital to the continued strength of our industry.

We look forward to welcoming you on 28–29 May as we come together to help shape the berry future.

REGISTRATION

Members R1500
Students R750
Sponsors Tier 1 3x Free, thereafter R1500
Sponsors Tier 2 2x Free, thereafter R1500

All prices Exclude VAT

Registrations are now closed

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Presentations

Drosophila suzukii: An update on the current research (18 months down the line) – Addison, Bekker, Karsten, Esterhuisen
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File Format: PDF
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Recommended Accommodation

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Grande Roche Hotel

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Laborie

Laborie

https://laborieestate.co.za/
Lemoenkloof

Lemoenkloof Guest House

https://www.lemoenkloof.co.za/
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Nuwerus Lodge

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Acc2

Oak Tree Lodge

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Acc6

Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis

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Acc3

Picardie Guest Farm

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Acc4

Pontac Manor Hotel & Restaurant

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Acc5

Under Oaks Guest House

https://www.underoaks.co.za/
Acc9

Wagyu Mountain Lodges

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Supported by

Tier 1

Tier1 Sponsor7@2x 100
Berryworld@2x 100
Driscolls@2x 100
Tier1 Sponsor5@2x 100
Tier1 Sponsor3@2x 100
Flowpack New
Mafroda@2x 100
Nedbank
Netafim
Nutrigro
Ozblu United@2x 100
Tier1 Sponsor8@2x 100
Tier1 Sponsor1@2x 100
Tier1 Sponsor2@2x 100
Tier1 Sponsor9@2x 100
Villa@2x 100
Unitec

Tier 2

Agrico@2x 100
Tier2 Sponsor2 Copy@2x 100
Boostrainer@2x 100
Delecta@2x 100
Dipar@2x 100
Felco@2x 100
Glencairns@2x 100
Tier2 Sponsor4 Copy@2x 100
Haygrove@2x 100
Irrigator@2x 100
Koppert@2x 100
Labelpro@2x 100
Tier2 Sponsor4 Copy 2@2x 100
Lovell@2x 100
Nexus@2x 100
River Bioscience@2x 100
Rovic@2x 100
Tier2 Sponsor3 Copy@2x 100
Zibo@2x 100
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