We’re building high-value, perennial orchards in Africa that positively impact our local communities and the environment.
We're focused on investing in citrus, avocado, and macadamia orchards.
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Acquisitions for expansion and diversity
Started Verdant Orchards Massingir, Mozambique
Bought into Verdant Orchards Munyati, Zambia
Acquisition of Verdant Orchards Limpopo, South Africa
Continued acquisition & orchard development plan across South and East Africa
Currently evaluating several pipeline opportunities, aiming to add one operation per year.
Verdant Produce is a 500 hectare (1,235 acre) green field operation at the base of the Massingir Reservoir in Southern Mozambique. There's potential to expand another 1,400 hectares (3,460 acres) of citrus orchards. The soil and climate are ideally suited for crop and citrus production. Learn more.
Verdant Orchards Munyati is an established 3,000 hectare (7,400 acre) multi-crop farm in southern Zambia. 370 hectares (915 acres) of this exceptionally well-managed property has been set aside for avocado production.
Potential storage locations for crops and distribution methods for exportation.
An agricultural economics graduate with over 30 years of agribusiness leadership experience in Africa
A former farmer and financier with over 30 years of agribusiness experience in Africa
A seasoned finance professional and qualified chartered accountant based in South Africa
A BSc agriculture, MBA and CFA charter holder with over 30 years experience in capital markets
A serial entrepreneur who has started, grown and sold four companies since 1998
Fruit industry consultant with 30 years of experience in large fruit enterprise management
Creating jobs with equal wages and providing comprehensive training and support for workers and their families is a passion for us
Investing in education, healthcare, clean water and agricultural training
for the local communities is our vision
Planting orchards naturally sequesters carbon into the soil while creating
a sustainable food source
