PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Investment Information

Project Number

34183

Company Name

Westfalia Fruto Mozambique Limitada

Date SPI Disclosed

Feb 21, 2014

Country

South Africa

Region

Africa

Projected Board Date

Mar 25, 2014

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Active

Last Updated Date

Nov 30, 2016

Department

Regional Industry - MAS ME & Africa

Industry

Agribusiness and Forestry

Previous Events

Approved : Apr 15, 2014
Signed : Jan 14, 2015
Invested : Sep 28, 2015

Sector

Fruits and Vegetables

Project Description

Westfalia Fruto Mocambique Ltda (“WM” or the “Company”), a local subsidiary of Westfalia Limited, the leading South African avocado producer, plans to establish a 200 hectare avocado farm near the city of Chimoio in Central Mozambique (the "Project"). The Company will also build a packhouse to handle own production and that of the local fruit growers (avocados, litchis, mangoes) for the export market. WM will support local small farmers and emerging commercial growers in improving their fruit production through provision of training and technical assistance; and ensuring their access to markets through Westfalia''s established networks.

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