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High-value perennial orchards in Africa that positively impact local communities and the environment.
Building a Sustainable Future in Agriculture
Verdant Frontiers has been building large-scale businesses in the real estate, fintech and agriculture spaces in Africa for over a decade to deliver compelling returns for investors and create life-changing jobs.
Verdant Orchards is a subsidiary of Verdant Frontiers and is focused on creating high-value perennial orchards in Africa aimed at making a positive impact on local communities and the environment, yet at the same time offering investors a compelling rate of return on their risk capital.
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VISION: We strive to be the leading exporter in our chosen orchard crops across diverse countries in Africa, while generating risk-adjusted returns and uplifting lives and communities.
MISSION: Our mission is to produce high-quality, healthy, sustainably grown orchard crops in Africa, for optimal global market windows. We aim to be the employer of choice, uplifting communities and creating life-changing jobs. Through innovation and proactive environmental stewardship, we attract partners and investors who share our vision and values, driving economic growth while reinforcing Africa’s potential for positive impact and strong financial performance.
We ensure that our values permeate all our people and processes.
We tell the truth and integrate our beliefs with our actions.
We do not engage in corruption & respect local norms and laws.
We are accountable to each other.
Everyone brings their best skills, ideas, and efforts to their work.
We promote open, direct, outcome-focused communication.
We continuously improve and build great companies with rigor and discipline.
We proactively manage environmental and execution risk.
We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and outcomes.
We respect each other and those around us.
We encourage and uplift each other in our daily work.
By fostering a positive environment, we ensure that everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
High value, hard currency export crop, high margin, strong & growing global market, counter-cyclical supply advantages
Low in complexity; similar agronomics, clear routes to market
Low carbon footprint and positive product health attributes
Job creation, boosts local employment, community development and the economy
The team researches potential acquisitions with a focus on expansion, product and geographical diversity.
*Current farm locations are linked on the map by clicking the dot associated with each farm.
Started
Verdant
Citrus
Massingir
in Mozambique
Invested in Verdant Orchards Munyati
in Zambia
Acquisition of Verdant
Citrus
Limpopo
in South Africa
Continued acquisition
& orchard development plan across South & East Africa
Further development
& expansion plans on all existing operating companies
Verdant Citrus Massingir, established in 2020 at the base of Massingir Dam in Mozambique, spans 500 hectares with excellent cost effective access to limitless water resources and ideal conditions for citrus farming. By 2025, 450 hectares will be planted in Phase 1. There is scope to further expand the orchard area with an additional 1,000 hectares. A packhouse on the farm is expected to be operational for the 2026 harvest, with the capacity to process 2 million cartons annually at full capacity. Varieties include lemons (9%), grapefruit (36%) and 55% valencia oranges. At scale, this operation will create 800 full time jobs.
Verdant Orchards Munyati is a 3,000 hectare farm in Southern Zambia (Choma), with 360 hectares of avocados expected to be in the ground by Q1 2026, with an eventual yield of 6,000 tons. The first orchard blocks are bearing and complement the 100 hectares of summer/winter row crops and cattle herd on the farm. Verdant is in partnership with our experienced farm partners. There is sufficient on farm water storage, with plans for future expansion in advance of our growth plans. Current packing is carried out in a third party packhouse close to our operations. At scale, we will have the following:
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Verdant Citrus Limpopo is located in South Africa's prime citrus region adjacent to the Limpopo River. This 2,800 hectare property has 804 hectares of existing orchards. There is scope to develop a further 250 hectares of orchards. The farm has 1.5 years of water reserves in farm dams, as well as seasonable pumping from the Limpopo, and river bed boreholes in the off season. The operation has a modern packhouse with the capacity to pack 1.5 million cartons per annum. The acquisition in 2024 includes a stake in a fruit marketing company with established branding and distribution channels. The experienced management team oversees a perennially performing farm and well-established infrastructure. At scale, the farm has the following:
The team brings extensive experience in Africa, with a balanced mix of skills in agriculture, finance, capital raising, and entrepreneurship, all united by a passion for integrity, teamwork, innovation, impactful results and ensuring continuity and effective risk management.
CEO &
Co-founder
COO
Finance Director
CIO
Chairman &
Co-founder
Specialist Advisers and ExCo Members:
Citrus: Dr Hoppie Nel and Francois Dillman
Avocados: David Blanks
Acquisitions of established orchards with proven track records create less risky launchpads for expansion. Maintaining engagement with our neighbors, the local communities in which we operate and government agencies enables a more positive relationship.
Experienced operators with a strong presence in Africa. The Verdant Orchards executive team has 70+ years of combined experience in related sectors.
A full pipeline and well-resourced due diligence based on a rigorous risk matrix ensures successful execution and promotes risk diversification.
Reduce financing risk by focusing on a USD export model and permanent patient capital, assisted by appropriate debt finance aligned with the group’s business stages.
Financial controls and reporting from the orchard level enhance oversight and ensure sound decision-making.
Verdant establishes and acquires orchards, providing life-changing jobs with fair wages, gender equity, and training for workers and their families, and progressive housing.
We invest in local communities through education, healthcare, clean water, and agricultural support based on assessed needs.
Our orchards sequester carbon, create sustainable food sources, and prevent soil erosion, offering one of the most environmentally sustainable crop options.
We rigorously track the success of our programs through KPIs aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Reducing carbon emissions through less minimum till practices and root-based carbon sequestration.
Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to minimize chemical use.
Utilizing cover crops and mulching to lower water needs, enrich soil carbon, and boost microbial activity.
Following Global G.A.P. certified Environmental Management Plans.
Supporting local communities in adopting sustainable practices.
Let’s build a bright future for Africa together.
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