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Initiative aims to see SA move away from importing R20bn worth of goods & source from local farmers.

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GUEST – Daan Wensing is the CEO and Chair of the Executive Board of IDH

IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative and African Food Systems Alliance today launched an initiative that will see South Africa move away from importing R20 billion worth of good and source from local farmers. The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen the African food value chain and grow the continent’s food systems above and beyond.
21 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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