Gert Marais Email and Phone Number

I have 40 years of experience in maximizing the Return On Investment of POME fruit projects.I consult on every aspect of producing high quality fruit. From selecting the most suitable climate/area for investment to client product purchases at supermarketsMy expertise lies in the professional conversion and preparation of POME orchards for the export market, where I leverage cultivar characteristics, microclimate in orchard design, cultivar choice, industry expertise, and natural resources to ensure maximum yield.I am passionate about innovation and have experience in the evaluation of new cultivars, implementation of new production techniques and the establishment of new orchards and training systems. My work includes profiling new cultivars to optimize shelf life and storage duration, ultimately enhancing consumer satisfaction.Additionally, I have built and managed a high-performance team responsible for exporting POME fruit to countries and supermarkets around the world, managing relations between producers, wholesalers, and supermarkets.This extensive POME fruit exporting experience allows me to do in depth Market and Supply Chain Analysis and provide deep product insight.Combined, my skills and experience allows me to deliver comprehensive Financial Models and Forecasts of production yields and expected profits (Both revenue and expected costs – Multiple years), to aide decision making before assisting in achieving pre-determined investment goals