Media coverage
Fresh produce markets need support of their municipalities [News Coverage, Sowetan]
“…Demonstrating their significance to food supply chains, the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development’s latest report on fresh produce markets showed that despite the pandemic, nearly 3.2 million…
Read MoreSA has enough capacity for slap chips, Steers owner, Potatoes SA, say amid shortage claims [News Coverage, Business Insider South Africa]
“There is capacity in the manufacturing space in terms of the factories, [they] have enough capacity to produce it,” Mundell said. CEO of Potatoes SA, Willie Jacobs, said he does…
Read MoreSneak peak into Potatoes SA Congress & Forum (21-22 Sep 2022)
Sneak peak from Pieter Geldenhuys, Master of Ceremonies for Potatoes SA Congress & Forum (21-22 Sep 2022). Get the latest updates from megatrends, bio-engineering, to the green economy. We invite…
Read MoreFarmers threaten to abandon market [Media Coverage, Newzroom Afrika]
Public-private partnerships to save markets [Media Coverage, eNCA]
Potato Boss speaks on quality, quantity and exports [Media Coverage, Cape Talk]
Public—private partnerships needed to save fresh produce markets
“National fresh produce markets lie at the very heart of local food supply chains, but deteriorating infrastructure and a lack of municipal oversight may soon see farmers abandon these sites…
Read MoreTariffs on French fries benefit new potato farmers [Media Coverage, Farmers’ Weekly]
While the new tariffs on imported frozen French fries would not have a significant impact on South Africa’s potato industry, it was a crucial measure for protecting developing farmers, according…
Read MoreJannie Basson / Willie Jacobs episode (Media Coverage, Meer as Grond)
Watch the Meer as Grond episode featuring Jannie Basson and Willie Jacobs, by clicking here. This episode is proudly sponsored by Potatoes SA in collaboration with Agri SA.
Read MoreAldrin Lawrence / Willie Jacobs episode (Media Coverage, Meer as Grond)
Watch the Meer as Grond episode featuring Aldrin Lawrence and Willie Jacobs, by clicking here. This episode is proudly sponsored by Potatoes SA in collaboration with Agri SA.
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