Media statements

Impact of riots on fresh produce markets [Media Statement]: Big demand for potatoes on Durban and Pietermaritzburg Markets

By Hanrie Greebe / July 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Impact of riots on fresh produce markets [Media Statement]: Big demand for potatoes on Durban and Pietermaritzburg Markets

Riots that erupted in major metropolitan areas during the past week have had a disruptive impact on our country which is already bearing the brunt of the persistent Covid burden. …

Potatoes SA Media Statement (2/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse new Chairperson of PIDT pays tribute to Ernst Yzel

By Hanrie Greebe / July 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Media Statement (2/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse new Chairperson of PIDT pays tribute to Ernst Yzel

Since its inception in 2004, Ernst Yzel has been part and parcel of the Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT). One of Potatoes South Africa’s (PSA) objectives as a non-profit company…

Potatoes SA Media Statement (1/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse appointed as new Chairperson of PIDT

By Hanrie Greebe / July 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Media Statement (1/2): 1 July 2021. Dr Ben Pieterse appointed as new Chairperson of PIDT

The Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) has nominated Dr Ben Pieterse as the new chairperson succeeding successful potato farmer and businessman, Mr Ernst Yzel. His nomination is effective from 1…