SIX33 AGRICULTURE

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

Six33 Agriculture’s purpose is to build, maintain and grow world-class primary production operations focused on high value exportable produce. They are actively involved in the companies they partner with and nurture them to create sustainable growth. SIX33 Berries currently owns and operates two blueberry production facilities in the Stellenbosch area and the business is run by a strong management team with experience in the production, technical and commercial side of berries. The business has gone past the proof of concept stage and is ready for growth. Blueberries are locally produced and exported, which is an attractive currency hedge. The health benefits of this superfood are the main driver for a rising global demand. The most significant impact driver is potential job creation and wealth distribution in the local communities where they work.

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JOHAN LE ROUX

2018 FELLOW

CO-FOUNDER & CEO  |  SIX33 AGRICULTURE

Johan co-founded SIX33 Agriculture and is the CEO, as well as serving as a director of the South African Berry Producers Organisation executive committee. Previously, Johan helped establish Eurafruit in 2007, a leading soft fruit company in South Africa and the global market. In 2011 he was instrumental in establishing the first world-class berry nursery exclusively for Eurafruit’s group of growers. During Johan’s tenure at Eurafruit he was strategically involved in new business, commercial and operational development of the business. He holds a BSc, majoring in Horticulture and Agricultural Economics from Stellenbosch University.