This development is a significant milestone, and the result of long-standing collaboration between government and the industry.
We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Ministry and specifically the Department of Agriculture, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (the South African Embassy in the Philippines), and the Philippine Ambassador to South Africa for their continued support and hard work in achieving this goal. The dedication and commitment to strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two countries by all parties concerned has been instrumental in securing this market access.
“We have been working on expanding market access for South African table grapes and are very pleased at this outcome. The Philippine market presents exciting opportunities for our growers and exporters,” said Mecia Petersen, CEO of SATI.
“The South African Table Grape Industry remains committed to providing high-quality products that meet global market demands. With this new market access, we look forward to building the South African table grape brand in the Philippines,” said Petersen.
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About SATI
SATI is the unified South African Table Grape Industry Association. All table grape producers are required to register with SATI, which is mandated by law as the industry’s official levy administrator. The levy is required to fund and facilitate market access and development, research and technology, information provision, transformation, and training. SATI is dedicated to operating a partnership that strives to maintain South Africa’s position as the preferred country of origin for retailers around the world. Contact: info@satgi.co.za
